Winter Preview Show – New Hunting Content Coming this December!

Howdy, Hunters!

Thank you for tuning in to our first ever Winter Preview Showcase! We had so much fun doing the show, and can’t wait for you to experience all the new content when it arrives on all platforms on December 3.

Wishlist now:

• Salzwiesen Park | Steam, Xbox, Epic Games Store
• German Shorthaired Pointer | Steam, Xbox, Epic Games Store
• Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack | Steam, Xbox, Epic Games Store

In today’s post, we’ll recap everything that was announced during the show, as well as dive into some of the upcoming improvements and features you can expect in the free Winter Update.

Let’s take a look!

New Hunting Location: Salzwiesen Park

Welcome to possibly one of the best waterfowl hunting spots in the world!

Located in Schleswig-Holstein, which sits near the border of northern Germany and Denmark, Salzwiesen Park offers a more contained biome packed with the same animal density and species diversity as our larger reserves. Here, you’ll find 15 different species, including two new birds: the plump Gadwall and the striking Ferruginous Duck, as well as two new ‘Great Ones’.

If you’re looking for a challenge, be sure to check out the Clay Shooting Range – our new gameplay feature unique to Salzwiesen Park – where you can put your accuracy skills to the ultimate test by pinpointing and pulverizing up to three flying targets at a time. Want even more of a challenge? Invite your friends and fellow hunters and compete for those sweet bragging rights as you climb the session-based leaderboard.

Salzwiesen Park also includes the versatile new GOPI 10 GRAND–the perfect shotgun for small game and clay shooting!

New Companion Dog: German Shorthaired Pointer

Meet the newest addition to your hunting kennel!

Just as its name suggests, the German Shorthaired Pointer is designed to point you in the right direction of your desired prey. On your command, it will leap and bound its way towards all but the largest of predators, making them much easier to target.

Capable of pointing towards animals of all classes with the exception of harmful predators, it helps you encounter more animals and find their whereabouts quicker, delivering a more efficient hunting session. Some additional traits also bring extra utility, such as searching for a particular species after you’ve located and interacted with a clue associated with it.

Already own two dog breeds? You’re in for a treat! With the new Expert Dog feature arriving with the free update, you can customize your very own expert hunting dog by enhancing one dog with the skills of two. For example, by combining the skills of a Pointer and a Retriever, you can train your dog to skillfully flush out birds and efficiently retrieve them after you’ve taken your shot.

New Weapons: Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack

Get ready to take your shooting skills to new levels with the Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack. This is the first pack to be made in collaboration with you, our incredible and supportive community.

Each of the three bolt-action rifles brings its own nuanced characteristics, offering owners the opportunity to engage a variety of small and large game with impressive accuracy.

• Vallgarda .375 – Your ultimate companion while hunting large and dangerous game. With the Vallgarda .375 bolt-action rifle’s accuracy and power, it’s an ideal weapon to bring with you to your hunts.
• Johansson .450 – The rugged construction and smooth operation of Johansson .450 enables it to deliver a consistent and reliable performance while offering the perfect balance between modern innovation and traditional styling.
• Fors Elite .300 – This bolt-action rifle thrives in fast-paced scenarios. Make sure to take full advantage of its rapid reloading mechanism and superior hipshot capability. Its large magazine size means extended shooting sessions are a must.

Enjoy the Winter Update

Check out the highlights below and keep an eye out for the full patch notes release in the future.

• Hunter Challenges – Say goodbye to Hunt Club Beta and take on this new challenge. Pick from a variety of daily and weekly tasks and earn in-game cash. But that’s not all! Big Community Challenges are expected to make a comeback in 2025!
• 2 new Great Ones – What’s better than one GO? Two, of course! Ring-Necked Pheasant and Red Fox will join that prestigious club in December. You will be able to find them both in Salzwiesen Park, Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve, and New England Mountains.
• Visual upgrades for Red Fox, European Rabbit, and Cinnamon Teal.
• General tweaks and improvements to the bird hunting experience.
• New multi-mounts.
• Multiple bug fixes and more!