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Into The Highlands – theHunter: Call of the Wild Opens Its Scotland Hunting Reserve

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Thehunter Call of the Wild Scotland Reserve
TheHunter Call of the Wild Scotland Reserve

The wild reaches of theHunter: Call of the Wild expand again today as the long anticipated Scotland Hunting Reserve launches across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

This new map invites hunters into mist dipped Highlands, deep lochs and ancient forests, bringing one of the world’s most atmospheric hunting destinations into the game’s already expansive roster of reserves.

Featuring a generous selection of new animals, biomes and missions, Scotland promises a hunting experience shaped by myth, history and rugged natural beauty.

Scotland Hunting Reserve – Key Details At A Glance

  • Price: £9.99
  • New Scotland Map: Tòrr nan Sithean
  • Seventeen iconic animals, including five new species
  • Eight main missions and ten side missions
  • Six distinct biomes inspired by Scottish terrain
  • New Benelhag 12GA semi automatic shotgun
  • New Premium Trophy Mount Pack available
  • Included within the limited Winter Hunting Bundle
  • Available on PlayStation, Xbox and PC

Welcome To Tòrr Nan Sithean – A Reserve Shaped By Legends

Scotland’s new reserve leans heavily into atmosphere, letting players wander through green valleys, towering Highlands, Celtic forest trails and weather beaten fishing villages. Listen carefully and you might even hear the whisper of the game’s mythical stones, or spot ancient ruins emerging from the mist.

The visual design pays homage to iconic locations: blue shimmering lochs, castle remnants, hidden coastal caves and rugged moorlands coated in heather. From lookout points, the view feels both timeless and mysterious, echoing the DLC’s theme of old stories merging with new hunts.

Experience the map in motion in the launch trailer…

A Rich Roster Of Scottish Wildlife

With 17 species roaming Tòrr nan Sithean, the DLC balances familiar prey with new additions that challenge even seasoned players.

Some species have been remastered, some are incredibly fast and alert, and others may require a second look just to confirm what wandered through the treeline. For players with a hunting dog at their side, the varied behaviour patterns make every track and trail feel dynamic and unpredictable.

Six Biomes To Explore

The reserve includes six distinctive biomes, each carefully crafted to feel like a living, breathing part of Scotland:

  • Caledonian Forest
  • Purple Heather Moorland
  • Grass Hills
  • Wetlands
  • Highlands
  • Rainforest

Each biome invites different strategies, with visibility, vegetation density and terrain shape shaping how hunters move across the map.

A New Shotgun For Upland Hunts

One of the standout extras in this DLC is the Benelhag 12GA, a versatile semi automatic shotgun with a tubular magazine. Supporting birdshot, buckshot and slug rounds, it is well suited for Scotland’s varied game, from smaller fast footed animals to tougher targets lurking near the lochs.

Launching alongside the map is the Premium Trophy Mount Pack, offering 16 new plaques, 40 platforms and fresh textures for lodge customisation. Players can also opt for the Winter Hunting Bundle, which includes both the Scotland map and the Trophy Mount Pack until 31st January 2026.

Additionally, free update Patch 8.4 introduces Trophy Lodge filtering and other improvements for all players.

A Strong New Chapter For A Long Running Fan Favourite

Our original review of theHunter: Call of the Wild praised the game’s pacing and immersive freedom:

theHunter: Call of the Wild is a simulator I enjoyed far more than I anticipated… it looks stunning, plays beautifully and I look forward to heading back to the hunt some more.

The Scotland Hunting Reserve carries that spirit forward, offering one of the most atmospheric and lore rich reserves to date.

Hunt The Myths, Feel The Highlands

With iconic wildlife, incredible vistas and an ambience pulled straight from folklore, the Scotland Hunting Reserve presents a powerful new reason to return to the hunt.

Whether you are planning long range stalks across the grass hills or creeping through mist soaked moors, Tòrr nan Sithean feels like a world waiting to be learned, step by step, track by track. The usual digital storefronts will sort you out with a download, like the Xbox Store.

Neil Watton
Neil Wattonhttps://www.thexboxhub.com/
An Xbox gamer since 2002, I bought the big black box just to play Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee. I have since loved every second of the 360's life and am now just as obsessed with the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S - mostly with the brilliant indie scene that has come to the fore. Gamertag is neil363, feel free to add me to your list.
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