theHunter: Call of the Wild
| Developer | Expansive Worlds |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Avalanche Studios |
| Release | 2017-02-16 (PC Steam; console dates not independently confirmed) |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One (PS5/Xbox Series via backward compatibility) |
| Price model | Paid; $19.99 standard Steam package (free license only for Classic owners) |
| Listed price (USD) | 19.99 |
| Modes | Single-player; online co-op up to 8 players |
| Status | Active |
| Setting | 19 reserves across North America, Europe, Africa, Australia, Nepal and Peru |
| Maps | 19 reserves: Layton Lake District, Hirschfelden + 17 DLC reserves |
Expansive Worlds released the PC version of theHunter: Call of the Wild on 16 Feb 2017; the console release dates are not separately confirmed in the sources used. It is the long reserve catalog and the place Classic owners were sent when that game stopped on 11 Nov 2026. Newer engines — Apex is the name on the research file — and a large DLC list are why it still leads “best hunting game” threads.
Price, twice
Steam’s store listing shows a $19.99 standard package and a separate free license for owners of theHunter Classic. The free license is not a free-to-start offer. The page lists paid DLC items. A third-party Game Pass tracker listed the game; the tracker’s own page was checked, and that is one source, not a Microsoft announcement. Platforms on the store page do not include a native PS5 or Switch build.
Reserves and the newest packs
The official index counts 19 reserves: Layton Lake District and Hirschfelden plus 17 DLC maps across North America, Europe, Africa, Australia, Nepal, and Peru. Steam’s own sentence has said 18 global reserves. Peru Hunting Reserve is dated 16 Jun 2026. Old West Weapon Pack is dated 15 Sep 2026. Species are not one published total. Co-op is online, up to 8. Rifle customization is deep enough that “best rifle menu” searches point here, which is a player question, not a lab result.
If the 2026 map is the point, compare Way of the Hunter 2. The ranked view is best hunting games. The PC shelf is hunting games on PC.
FAQ
How much is Call of the Wild?
Steam’s standard package is $19.99; its ‘Free’ display is the separate Classic-owner license. A Game Pass tracker is a separate source.
How many reserves are there?
The publisher index lists 19, counting Layton Lake District, Hirschfelden, and 17 DLC reserves. Steam marketing copy has said 18. I do not average that to 18.5.
Is it the replacement for Classic?
The Classic farewell points here. Co-op is listed up to 8 players, same cap Classic used to advertise.
Sources
- Steam — checked 2026-11-13
- Reserve index — checked 2026-11-13
- Game Pass tracker — checked 2026-11-13
- Metacritic — checked 2026-11-13
- Expansive Worlds trailer — checked 2026-11-13
Updated 2026-11-13. Questions: [email protected].