Steam app 518790 · updated 11 Oct 2026, 18:10 UTC
Discover an authentic hunting game in a dynamic open world that reacts to your every move. Track prey, face unscripted encounters, and master the hunt alone or with friends.
717 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
120 months, November 2016 to October 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
14 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
30 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 343 hourly samples from 16 Sep, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
16 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 374 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
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160 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, Jun 2025 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
Yeeeehaw! These three new 19th-century classic weapons let you live out your Wild West dreams. The Old West Weapon Pack DLC includes a historical rifle, shotgun, revolver, and whole lot of black powder.Once you purchase the DLC, all weapons…
sandra.ferroniPatch 9.3With the release of the Old West Weapon Pack comes a new patch for everyone! These patch notes won’t cover the new DLC, but if you missed it, read more in the announcement article.Fallow Deer Antler RemasterFallow deer antlers have…
Patch notesNew DLC: Old West Weapon PackYeeeehaw! These new 19th-century classic weapons let you live out your Wild West dreams. The Old West Weapon Pack DLC hits store platforms on September 15th with a historical rifle, shotgun, revolver, and whole…
AVA_ViviDid you know that we turned your favorite Peruvian capybara into a marketable plushie? Adorned with his signature white hat, when you order him, our partners at Makeship will send him straight into the sanctuary of your loving arms. Only…
AVA_Vivi\An issue affecting the functionality of the German Shorthaired Pointer DLC is now patched up.Thank you to everyone who reported the issue to our team!
Patch notesWith this patch, we have also updated the Known Issues list.Bug FixesEquipmentRelevant species from Intisuyu Hunting Reserve have now been added to the codex entries for Game Feeders.MissionsOn Medved Taiga National Park, the second…
Patch notesCome along for an adventure in Intisuyu, a thrilling new DLC map located in Peru! Hunt many unique species from capybaras to tapirs across 3 distinct biomes: Andes foothills, cloud forests, and dense river jungles. But stay on guard because…
AVA_ViviWith the release of Peru Hunting Reserve comes a new patch for everyone.New DLC: Peru Hunting ReserveHunt 10 new animals, for 14 species total across Andean foothills, through misty cloud forests, to dense river jungles, giving you 3…
AVA_ViviExcited to finally reveal some of the most unique animals from Peru are coming to the next DLC! What are you most interested in seeing?In case you missed it, Intisuyu, a thrilling new DLC map located in Peru, arrives on June 16th. Wishlist…
AVA_ViviCome along for an adventure in Intisuyu, a thrilling new DLC map located in Peru.The new DLC arrives on June 16th. Wishlist now!Intisuyu: A Hunter's DreamUnique AnimalsHunt 10 new animals, for 14 species total across the reserve. You’ll…
AVA_ViviHey there hunters,Vivi here, your friendly local community manager! I asked our Discord what kinds of things I should talk about in this post and was flooded with questions, so this is now a Q&A. I couldn't answer everything here, but did…
AVA_ViviHunt any animal class with just a few tools in your arsenal. The Multi-Class Weapon Pack DLC includes 3 bolt-action rifles and 1 combination shotgun that allow for maximum adaptability.Once you purchase the DLC, all weapons will be…
EW_Vivi* The new patch arrives on Tuesday, April 14th with Multi-Class Weapon Pack DLC.New DLC: Multi-Class Weapon PackOn top of the patch, you can purchase a new weapon pack DLC that equips you with 3 new bolt-action rifles and 1 new combination…
EW_ViviNew DLC: Multi-Class Weapon PackIntroducing 3 new bolt-action rifles and 1 new combination shotgun, allowing you to hunt all animal classes in a single pack, arriving April 14th.RICHARDSSON .500A powerful, straight-pull rifle for the…
EW_ViviProtect the bunnies from predators for some easter rewards! How to participate: Get in-gameHunt a predatorPass the harvest checkRepeat until the progress bar reaches 100%When the progress bar reaches 100%, everyone who participated will…
EW_ViviLure in herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores alike with the Mineral Block, Scent Tube, and Hanging Carcass Feeders. Study your prey, find the perfect location, and deploy the right bait. Game Feeder Pack 2 is out now across all platforms…
EW_ViviNew Mule Deer FursThree new, very rare fur variations have been added to all Mule Deer populations: Erythristic Red, Erythristic Isabelline, and Mosaic.ImprovementsTrophy Lodge UIImproved the visualization of trophies in the Trophy Lodge…
EW_ViviNew DLC: Game Feeder Pack 2A new Game Feeder Pack is hitting all platforms on February 24th. Game Feeder Pack 2 will equip you to attract more species with higher… steaks?Introducing three new feeders equipped to attract herbivores…
EW_Vivi2026's first Community Challenge is here for the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in Scottish wildlife. Here's how to participate:Get in-gameHunt a mustelid (minks, martens, badgers)Pass the harvest check Repeat until the progress…
EW_ViviHello! My name is Emily, and I’m a technical animator on theHunter: Call of the Wild! With the new Scotland reserve we finally introduced mustelids to the game: the Badger, Pine Marten, and my personal favorite, the Mink! Join me as I give…
EW_ViviGrab a dog or map or extra gear or gift COTW to a friend for 90% off. (We won't tell them you only spent $2)
EW_ViviHogmany is almost here! To celebrate, we're gonna need you to find us lots and lots of hogs. Are you in?To contribute:Go hunting for Wild BoarPass the harvest checkRepeat until the progress bar reaches 100%When the progress bar reaches…
EW_ViviScotland Hunting Reserve is now available!Immerse yourself in the story of Tòrr nan Sithean. Stalk through old castles and whispering stones amongst vast landscapes. From the towering Highland mountains to the Celtic woodlands, you won’t be…
EW_ViviNew FeaturesNew Great One: The Wild Boar Great One comes with 9 fur variations and many variations of tusks, built with our TruRACs system.New Multimounts: Buck and Brock, Claw and Order, Mischief Syndicate, and Boar Boys.Trophy…
EW_ViviJoin us next for a pre-release livestream on Twitch and YouTube to celebrate the Scotland Hunting Reserve release! The livestream will feature Lead Narrative and Game Designers Ben and Kyle and will be hosted by Flinter. We'll go through…
EW_Vivi\REGARDING PATCH 8.4We've been seeing some misunderstandings around the new Premium Trophy Mount Pack DLC. Some hunters are under the impression that new trophy lodge customizations will all be under paid DLC. We want to clarify better; our…
EW_ViviThis month's community challenge is now available and features turkeys.To contribute:Go hunting for any turkeyDown one with any shotgunPass the harvest checkRepeat until the progress bar reaches 100%When the progress bar reaches 100%…
EW_ViviExplore the Scottish HighlandsEmbark with us to the home of Celtic legends, Tòrr nan Sithean (pronounced Tor na Sheen). Your next hunting trip is in Scotland Hunting Reserve, a place where every path winds through history. You don’t have to…
EW_ViviComing SoonPatch 8.4Find your trophies easier and customize them with new plaques and platforms.This and more are coming to the next patch!And more...?Your next hunt burrows within misty highs and lows.
EW_ViviA few weeks ago, we held a Q&A with the community on Discord. First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who joined! Your passion, insightful questions, and active participation made it an incredibly valuable session. These direct…
EW_ViviLet's make Call of the Wild better (together!). The survey is a bit longer, but your feedback will go a long way.Take the survey
EW_ViviThe Halloween Howling event is already at 100%. The wolf community will never forget...You can still get rewards for a limited (but now extended) time. Harvest a Grey Wolf during night time (19:00 - 04:00) and pass the Harvest Check before…
EW_ViviWe noticed many players reporting performance issues related to opening your map after Patch 8.3. So with that we have just one note for the Hotfix today:Fixed some crashing and lagging issues related to opening your map, particularly if…
Patch notes\Tomorrow (October 30th), Hotfix 8.3.1 will come out on all platforms. This solves some crashing and lagging issues related to opening your map.The Hallowing Howling Community Event is also getting a 1 week extension so you have more time…
EW_ViviNew FeaturesNew Great One, the Gray Wolf, with 9 possible variations.Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep on Rancho Del Arroyo got replaced with Desert Bighorn Sheep. The Desert Bighorn subspecies looks similar but has new fur variations.This…
EW_ViviGain control over your hunting grounds with the Game Feeders Pack. Strategically deploy Game Feeders and specific baits to attract wildlife to your desired location, transforming your hunting strategy.The Box FeederTarget deer species with…
EW_ViviHi everyone! My name’s Chris, and I’m a Game Designer on theHunter: Call of the Wild. Today I’d like to talk to y’all about the new Game Feeder Pack that the team and I have been working on.Bringing Feeders into the WildFirst things first.…
EW_ViviThe Game Feeder PackRevolutionize your approach to the wild. Decide on the ideal location, choose from three new Game Feeders, and select the right bait for a hunting experience like never before. Leverage your knowledge to attract animals…
EW_ViviHere's how you can work together to unlock 2 exclusive rewards: Hop in-game Use a bow or crossbow to hunt Whitetail, Mule, and Blacktail Deer Pass the Harvest Check Repeat until we reach 100% completion by October 2ndImportant: Once we…
EW_ViviThis hotfix addresses a critical multiplayer issue for PC players. The Known Issues list has also been updated.
Patch notesPump, flip, unfold, and fire with 3 curated tactile hunting weapons: a modern lever-action rifle, a fast-loading pump-action rifle, and a lightweight portable folding shotgun. Available now!Pump, Flip and Fire Weapon PackAnantha Action .22…
EW_ViviPump, Flip and Fire Pack DLCThis weapon pack features three new tactile firearms that bring a fresh level of versatility to your hunts.Anantha Action .22 MAG - lightweight but sturdy lever-action rifle.Frost .257 - a classic magazine-fed…
EW_ViviCheck out our latest dev diary video, Behind the Boom: Making of the Pump, Flip and Fire Pack.When you think about how we make theHunter: Call of the Wild, you might imagine us behind a computer screen. But believe it or not, touching real…
EW_ViviHowdy, Hunters! Looking to diversify your setup with guns that are a blast to handle? Get your hands on the Pump, Flip and Fire Pack, an upcoming DLC that includes three new tactile weapons.Anantha Action .22 MagA lightweight but sturdy…
EW_ViviJuly's Community Challenge is here so let's get hog wild!Get in-gameHarvest any species of pigPass the harvest checkRepeat until the progress bar reaches 100%Once everyone in the community has reached the goal together, you'll each unlock…
EW_ViviThis patch fixed a bug that didn't unlock the Community Challenge rewards upon reaching 100% completion.The current challenge was finished last week so you'll now see these 3 rewards if you participated!If you haven't yet, just go out and…
Patch notesHey hunters!Our names are Annette and Warren Hobart and today we hope to teach you a thing or two about how our Indigenous culture inspired the narrative and setting of the newest map, Alberta Hunting Preserve.Our BackgroundWe are a proud…
EW_ViviGet in on our HOT summer deals with lots of DLC's to grab, including-14 different reservesAll 3 dogsAaaaand much moreHave a friend you've been wanting to hunt through the summer days with? Base game is also on sale for 75% off!SEE ALL DEALS
EW_NekoAre you bold enough to brave the snow? Head on over to Alberta Hunting Preserve, otherwise known as Askiy Ridge!Buy Alberta now!Alberta Hunting PreserveAlberta introduces 13 missions that immerse you in the Canadian winter through the…
EW_NekoAlberta Hunting Preserve On June 17th, Askiy Ridge Hunting Preserve will open its doors to hunters. Snowy and frigid landscape, 19 animal species including North American Beaver and Manitoban Elk, 13 unique missions, and more await the…
EW_NekoEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| the Hunter: Call of the Wild | theHunterCotW_F.exe | --enable-crash-reporter | windows 64 | |
| Release.exe | theHunterCotW_R.exe | windows 64 | branch thp_main_latest, thp_main_stable, thp_marketing_1, thp_marketing_2, thp_playtest, thp_qa_live, thp_RC, thp_staging_latest, thp_staging_stable, thp_qa_testbranch_1, thp_qa_testbranch_2, thp_qa_testbranch_3, thp_qa_testbranch_4, thp_main, thp_staging, thp_dev_branch, thp_ur_test | |
| Profile exe | theHunterCotW_P.exe | any | branch thp_main_latest, thp_main_stable, thp_playtest, thp_qa_live, thp_RC, thp_staging_latest, thp_staging_stable, thp_qa_testbranch_1, thp_qa_testbranch_2, thp_qa_testbranch_3, thp_qa_testbranch_4, thp_main, thp_staging, thp_dev_branch | |
| Release.exe | theHunterCotW_R.exe | windows 64 | branch huntinglodge_streams | |
| Release.exe (locally-running social server) | theHunterCotW_R.exe | --social-host localhost --social-port 8080 --social-disable-ssl | windows 64 | branch thp_main_latest, thp_main_stable, thp_playtest, thp_qa_live, thp_RC, thp_staging_latest, thp_staging_stable, thp_qa_testbranch_1, thp_qa_testbranch_2, thp_qa_testbranch_3, thp_qa_testbranch_4, thp_main, thp_staging, thp_dev_branch |
| Release.exe (connecting to int social server) | theHunterCotW_R.exe | --social-host social-server-integration.kube.avalanchestudios.se | windows 64 | branch thp_main_latest, thp_main_stable, thp_playtest, thp_qa_live, thp_RC, thp_staging_latest, thp_staging_stable, thp_qa_testbranch_1, thp_qa_testbranch_2, thp_qa_testbranch_3, thp_qa_testbranch_4, thp_main, thp_staging, thp_dev_branch |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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WinMyDocuments | Avalanche Studios/COTW/Saves/{64BitSteamID} | * and below |
WinMyDocuments | Avalanche Studios/theHunter Call of the Wild/Saves/settings | * and below |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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