Way of the Hunter 2 Release Date, Editions, Price & DLC
Prices and editions checked:
Release timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Revealed (it had been called "Next Hunting Adventure"); closed beta sign-ups |
| Feb 23 - Mar 6, 2026 | Free demo during Steam Next Fest, about 25% of New Laurentia; #47 most played demo |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Steam Early Access at $29.99 (20% off until April 9) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1.0 date announced at the THQ Nordic showcase |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Version 1.0 on PC (Steam, GOG), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S |
There is no 1.0 launch time to look up any more: the console versions and the PC update went live the same day. Not on PS4 or Xbox One.
Editions and price
| Edition | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Base game | $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 / AU$54.95 / ¥5,170 |
| Deluxe | Base game + Season One Season Pass (consoles: + Heirloom Pack and 24h early access for pre-orders) | $59.99 / €59.99 / £49.99 / AU$99.95 / ¥7,590 |
During Early Access the PC price rose from $29.99 to $34.99 before 1.0. Owners of the first Way of the Hunter get 13% off either edition on the same platform. Buying on one platform does not unlock the game, or any bonus, on another.
DLC at launch
| DLC | Contents | Steam price | Free for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season One Season Pass | 8 DLCs over the first year; currently deer, dog, ibex and kudu statues | $34.99 | Deluxe owners |
| Heirloom Pack | Engraved .243 Win rifle, matching scope, modern .270 Win rifle, bronze elk statue | $4.99 | Early Access owners; console pre-orders |
| Night Hunting Pack | Low-light optics: scopes, collimator and binoculars | $4.99 | Way of the Hunter 1 base game owners |
| Lodge Decoration | Animal statues for your lodges | $1.99 | — |
The Heirloom Pack is not part of the Season Pass. To check the pass works, look for the deer statue in New Laurentia, the dog and ibex statues at the Hearth & Hunt Headquarters and the kudu statue in Kilimaya. If they are missing, restart the game fully, update it, then contact the store you bought from.
What the Season Pass will add
Nine Rocks has not named the eight DLCs. Its roadmap says paid DLC will bring gear from real-world partners, completely new hunting regions (two new maps are planned in the first year) and later a dog-focused DLC. Free updates continue alongside it. The full plan is on the patch history and roadmap page.
Release and DLC questions
When did Way of the Hunter 2 come out?
Version 1.0 launched on September 29, 2026 on PC (Steam, GOG), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It had been in Steam Early Access since March 26, 2026.
How much is Way of the Hunter 2?
Standard Edition $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 / AU$54.95. Deluxe Edition (game + Season One Season Pass) $59.99 / €59.99 / £49.99 / AU$99.95.
What is in the Way of the Hunter 2 Season Pass?
Eight DLCs released over the first year after launch. Their order and contents have not been announced; right now the pass adds four trophy statues (deer, dog, ibex and kudu). On Steam it costs $34.99.
Is Way of the Hunter 2 on Game Pass?
No Game Pass release has been announced. The official FAQ lists Standard and Deluxe purchases on the Microsoft Store only.
Do Way of the Hunter 1 owners get a discount?
Yes: 13% off Standard and Deluxe on the same platform, and the Night Hunting Pack free for owners of the first game's base game.
Is there a physical edition?
Yes. Nine Rocks says physical editions are planned for PC and consoles and were in production at launch.