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theHunter: Call of the Wild

Learn practical tracking, wind, animal behavior, weapon and ammunition choices, reserve planning, and trophy-hunting fundamentals for the open-world hunting game.

Steam releaseFeb 16, 2017 Latest visible hotfix9.2.1 · Jul 14, 2026 Verified Sep 1, 202619 destinations Online multiplayerUp to 8 players

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A group of hunters moving through an autumn reserve at sunrise

Beginner Guide

Build a first-hunt plan around movement, tracking, wind, and shot placement.

Two deer standing on a sunlit hillside in theHunter: Call of the Wild

Animal Classes & Shots

Use classes 1–9 only for weapon suitability, then learn ethical shot placement.

Mountain and cloud-forest landscape from Intisuyu, Peru Hunting Reserve

Reserves & Wildlife

Plan routes, compare habitats, and keep animal notes tied to each reserve.

A deer viewed through a rifle scope in theHunter: Call of the Wild

Weapons & Loadouts

Match weapons and ammunition to animal classes and the hunt you are planning.

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A young deer moving through tall grass in theHunter: Call of the Wild

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Beginner Field Guide

Start with wind, movement, tracking, and a simple first-hunt plan.

Beginner8 min read

Reference

Animals & Fur Types

Confirmed Peru context and transparent “pending” fields for missing rarity data.

Reference12 min read

Weapons

Weapons & Loadouts

Start with class 1–9 compatibility and confirm current equipment details.

Field guide10 min read

A bear crossing golden grassland beneath distant mountains

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Tracking & Wind

Use wind, slow movement, and observation to make a more deliberate approach.

Field guide7 min read

DLC

DLC & Reserve Guide

Browse official DLC categories without treating dynamic prices as fixed facts.

Buyer guide14 min read

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Multiplayer Basics

Plan an online hunt for up to eight players with source-aware platform notes.

Beginner8 min read

About the Game

What is theHunter: Call of the Wild?

theHunter: Call of the Wild is an open-world hunting game developed by Expansive Worlds and published on Steam by Avalanche Studios. It supports a single-player campaign and online multiplayer for up to eight players.

Official descriptions highlight dynamic weather, day-night cycles, simulated ballistics, realistic sound, scent carried by wind, animal behavior, and deliberate choices across weapons, ammunition, and equipment.

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