Sydney, Australia – January 30th, 2026: The time has come to lift the curtain on Way of the Hunter 2, formerly known as Next Hunting Adventure. The next evolution of hunting simulations is built on a brand-new technical foundation and is designed to deliver the ultimate hunting game experience for years to come.
Developed by Nine Rocks Games, Way of the Hunter 2 introduces a loyal hunting companion to aid you on your hunts. Your dog is the perfect tracker, helping you locate animal signs or follow the trails of fleeing animals. Through constant training and exercise, your companion will improve over time, learning to reliably respond to your commands — becoming not only an invaluable tool in the field, but also your trusted adventure buddy.
The first hunting ground in Way of the Hunter 2 is set in the vast Canadian wilderness, home to big game such as moose, elk, bears, and bison, as well as smaller animals like rabbits, turkeys, and a variety of other bird species. As the new hunter in town, the game’s story takes you across two breathtaking environments, where you’ll assist a local warden in investigating unusual behaviour within the moose population.
A vastly improved bullet camera allows you to analyse each shot in detail, helping you refine your technique and achieve the perfect shot. The new Hunting Lodge serves as a central hub where you can showcase your trophies, unlock important upgrades, and plan your next adventures. Each territory features its own unique lodge, allowing you to visualise your achievements across every hunting ground.
Authenticity is essential for any simulation. Way of the Hunter 2 features gear from more than 10 real-world brand partners, ranging from hunting rifles and high-tech equipment to apparel, delivering a deeply immersive and realistic hunting experience. If you’re looking for the ultimate hunting simulation, wishlist Way of the Hunter 2 today to make sure you don’t miss any upcoming updates. While we’re not ready to talk about the “when” just yet, Way of the Hunter 2 might be closer than you think – stay tuned.
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About Nine Rocks Games
Nine Rocks Games is a game development studio headquartered in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. “The team consists of veteran game developers with great experience in making successful games, including global hits like Way of the Hunter, DayZ, Soldier of Fortune: Payback, Chaser, or many of the multimillion-selling Cabela’s line of hunting games, including Big Game Hunter and Dangerous Hunts.
About THQ Nordic
Founded in 2011, THQ Nordic is a global video game publisher and developer. Based in Vienna (Austria), and with subsidiaries all around the globe, THQ Nordic brands include Darksiders, MX vs. ATV, Destroy All Humans, Wreckfest, Titan Quest, Biomutant, Gothic, ELEX, Kingdoms of Amalur and many more.
THQ Nordic is meant to represent a core approach of doing much more than “owning” a highly competitive portfolio of IPs. It revolves around cherishing them and aligning them with the very best development resources to expand upon them with the level of experience that communities and established fan bases expect and deserve.
About Way of the Hunter 2
Explore the vast outdoors of North America in this next-level open-world hunting game.
Feel the thrill of the hunt and keep an eye out for the wild and wondrous species that are roaming the Canadian wilderness. Hunt and display big game like Moose, Elk, Bears or Bison as well as smaller animals like Rabbits, Turkeys and various other birds.
As the ultimate hunting simulator, Way of the Hunter 2’s goal is to become the most authentic and advanced virtual hunting experience. Building upon our previous experience, invaluable player feedback, and countless iterations, this game will start as the foundation for many updates, expansions, and true long-term support.
With over 10 different real-world brand partners, from hunting rifle manufacturers to high-tech equipment and precision optics, our commitment to realistically simulating your favourite hunting gear guarantees ultimate in-game immersion.
As the new hunter in town, you are recruited to take on a series of unique challenges that span two breathtaking environments and introduce you to a cast of memorable NPCs. In New Laurentia, you’ll team up with a skilled dog trainer and assist the warden as you uncover the mystery behind the unusual behaviour of the local moose population.
Features:
- Hunting Dog: Bring your loyal hunting companion to support you while you hunt and track game. It can search for animal signs, locate blood trails, and track down wounded animals. Your dog will learn and improve with constant exercise and training.
- Shot review: Our improved bullet camera lets you break down every shot with precision. Analyse trajectory, speed, angle, placement, and more — learn how to make the perfect shot, every time.
- Hunting Lodge: Welcome to the Hunting Lodge — your ultimate hub for adventure. Plan your next hunt, showcase hard-earned trophies, and unlock powerful upgrades to build the hunting paradise of your dreams. Each map features its own Lodge, unique to that territory.
- High-Tech Equipment: High-end gear will amplify your instincts — delivering the most immersive and realistic hunting experience with improved night vision and next-level hunting reserve monitoring for managing your habitats.
