Way of the Hunter 2 Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 01 April 2026 / 3,279 Views
Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Nine Rocks Games announced the open-world hunting game, Way of the Hunter 2, will launch for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S alongside the PC version when it leaves Early Access.
View a trailer of the game below:
Read details on the game below:
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 wonderous 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 a 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 favorite 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 behavior of the local moose population.
Early Access
Way of the Hunter 2 launches in Early Access with a clear goal: to create the most immersive and authentic hunting simulation possible, together with its players.
The game is fully playable, offering a solid core experience, but remains a work in progress by design. By opening development early, the team ensures that community feedback can meaningfully influence systems, mechanics, and future content while they are still flexible and evolving.
The current Early Access version provides a strong foundation of gameplay systems and features, including:
- The vast Canadian hunting region of New Laurentia, ready to explore.
- A selection of rifles, shotguns, bows, and game calls.
- A hunting dog companion for tracking.
- Strategic hunting gear like decoys, blinds, animal calls, a monopod shooting stick, and advanced equipment.
- Exploration using a vehicle, along with tents for fast travel and time skipping.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.
