Way of the Hunter 2 is out on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S after leaving early access on September 29, 2026. A packaged PS5 edition follows on November 26.
Way of the Hunter 2 left early access and released on September 29, 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The PC version had spent roughly six months in early access, and the console versions arrived alongside the full release rather than months later. THQ Nordic's sequel shipped with two maps, New Laurentia in North America and the Kilimaya Reserve in Africa, and about 30 huntable species, from moose and wapiti to bison, hippos, lions, and Nile crocodiles.
The run-up to launch was a sequence of updates and dated announcements. The third early-access update, released in June, added the Rocky Mountain Pronghorn, Central European Wild Boar, and Southern Warthog, and overhauled the damage system so large-caliber bullets deal realistic damage even when not hitting vital spots; it also fixed a crash that occurred after 2 to 3 hours of play. THQ Nordic Japan then dated the PS5 physical edition for November 26 and the PC full version for September 29, and confirmed hunting dogs, an improved bullet camera, a new trophy system, and two-player multiplayer.
At full release, THQ Nordic committed to a season pass running through late 2027. The finished version added the ability to pet the hunting dogs that track wounded prey, new weather options, a prey-trail highlight toggle, and improved auto-save, alongside fixes for multiplayer and tutorial issues. Two-player co-op returns. Equipment spans more than 10 licensed brands, including Bergara, Bushnell, and Christensen Arms. Prices are 5170 yen on PC and PS5 and 5200 yen on Xbox Series X|S, tax included.
The packaged PS5 edition arrives November 26, roughly two months after the digital release and adds no new content. THQ Nordic has tied the retail edition to the hunting dog companion, and pre-orders opened September 3.
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- game · 2026-11-26 · Japan · 2026-10-23
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- game · September 29 · digital · 2026-10-07
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- game · 2026-09-29 · PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S · 2026-10-03
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- PS5 packaged edition set for November 26 · 2026-10-03
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- pre-orders opening · 2026-09-03
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- adds hunting dogs, an improved bullet camera, a new trophy system, and two-player multiplayer · 2026-09-03
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1d ago
THQ Nordic ships the PS5 packaged edition of hunting sim Way of the Hunter 2 on November 26, following the digital release. Game Spark pairs the news with an interview with Sadao Onoe, chairman of the Japan Hunters Association, who describes falling firearm-hunting license numbers, rising boar and deer damage, and practical countermeasures: hide crops behind sheet metal, mow surrounding grass, and apply to local government for pest culling.
Oct 7
THQ Nordic will release a packaged PS5 version of Way of the Hunter 2 on November 26, for a game that left early access and reached official release on September 29 and is also available on PC and Xbox Series X|S. The hunting sim pairs track reading, wind direction and equipment choices with a wildlife officer framing and multiplayer.
Oct 3
THQ Nordic released Way of the Hunter 2 on September 29, 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The PC version ended roughly six months in early access, and the console versions arrive alongside it, with a PS5 packaged edition set for November 26. The hunting simulation from Nine Rocks Games takes place across two maps, New Laurentia in North America and the Kilimaya Reserve in Africa, and covers about 30 huntable species, from moose and wapiti to bison, hippos, lions, and Nile crocodiles. Two-player co-op returns, and the full version adds the ability to pet the hunting dogs that track wounded prey, new weather options, a prey-trail highlight toggle, and improved auto-save. Equipment spans more than 10 licensed brands, including Bergara, Bushnell, and Christensen Arms. Prices are 5170 yen on PC and PS5 and 5200 yen on Xbox Series X|S, all tax included. The full-release update also fixes multiplayer and tutorial issues.
Sep 3
THQ Nordic Japan announced that the PS5 physical edition of Way of the Hunter 2 releases on November 26, 2026, with pre-orders opening September 3. The PC full version arrives September 29. The open-world hunting game adds hunting dogs, an improved bullet camera, a new trophy system, and two-player multiplayer.
Jun 27
THQ Nordic released the third update for the open-world hunting sim Way of the Hunter 2, adding three new animals: the Rocky Mountain Pronghorn, Central European Wild Boar, and Southern Warthog. The patch also overhauls the damage system so large-caliber bullets deal realistic damage even when not hitting vital spots, and fixes numerous bugs including a crash after 2-3 hours of play.