Any decent human being would agree to disagree when it comes to the subject of hunting for sport. But there is a continuous release of videogames based on hunting; could these be the future for the ‘sport’? They have been released to varying degrees of success from theHunter: Call of the Wild to Hunting Simulator 2. Can this latest release faithfully recreate the pastime? Find out today as Way of the Hunter releases on Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC.
Way of the Hunter boasts two massive territories in the US and Europe, with over 55 square miles each. That’s a lot of ground to cover and animals to hunt. As the new owner of the family hunting lodge, you and another play can team up co-operatively and explore these vast areas.
You can choose to partake in either the story mode where you will face the challenges of ethical hunting, or simply run wild and free in the environments to do as you please. There will be a choice of highly realistic weapons to take with you, along with a rewind feature to make sure you got the perfect shot.
Key features include:
- Hunt like a pro with features that highlight animal signs, blood splatter analysis, and shot review with the rewindable bullet camera
- Dozens of strikingly detailed animal species with realistic behavior models for a truly immersive hunting experience
- Enjoy your perfect hunting adventure among friends in co-op mode
- Two vast hunting territories with 55 square miles each
- Realistic ballistics and bullet physics simulation
- Sophisticated natural animal animations and reactions when sensing the players presence
- A compelling story about the struggles of a family hunting business, and the rivalry and friendships that surround it
- Complex Trophy system generates unique antlers and horns based on multiple factors like fitness and age
Way of the Hunter is on the Xbox Store now and comes in a couple of different flavours. The Standard Edition is priced at £34.99 and comes with the Hunter’s Pack. This includes a new paintjob for the car, a wooden carved mouflon statue for the lodge and a unique shotgun complete with engravings. The Elite Edition comes with all the above plus the Season Pass for £44.99. The Season Pass will include two new regions to be released at a later date.
Want to know how it plays? We’ve been hands-on with Way of the Hunter on Xbox Series X|S in recent times, and our review is live. Give it a little read.
Game description
This authentic hunting experience lets you explore and hunt in large open-world environments in the USA and Europe . Discover true to life animals in beautiful natural habitats and handle various detailed and highly realistic weapons. Face the challenges of ethical hunting, supported by a compelling story, or simply enjoy hunting the rich environments freely. + The Way of the Hunter Hunter’s Pack
