Way of the Hunter 2 Release Date — Early Access to Full Launch

Way of the Hunter 2 left Early Access and launched in full on September 29, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. The game's first public release was earlier: it entered Early Access on Steam on March 26, 2026 at $29.99, and spent about six months in development with the community before the 1.0 release at $39.99.

Way of the Hunter 2 Release Timeline

The dates below come from THQ Nordic announcements and the Nine Rocks Games FAQ.

Date	Event
January 29, 2026	Dog companion announced with a dedicated trailer
March 26, 2026	Early Access launch on Steam (PC), $29.99, with a 20 percent discount to $23.99 until April 9
April 28, 2026	First major Early Access update: ecosystem management, suppressors, and thermal optics
May 27, 2026	Second update adds the Kilimaya Reserve in Africa
September 29, 2026	Full release: leaves Early Access and launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X and S

• The Early Access phase was PC only, so console players waited for the September launch.
• The full release price is $39.99, up from the Early Access price of $29.99.
• A release trailer for Way of the Hunter 2 was published on the same day as the full launch.

Editions, Prices, and the Season Pass

At full release, THQ Nordic laid out the editions and the post-launch plan.

Edition	Price	Contents
Standard Edition	$39.99 / EUR 39.99	Base game
Deluxe Edition	$59.99 / EUR 59.99	Base game plus the Season One Season Pass
Season One Season Pass	Sold separately	Eight DLCs releasing in the game's first year
Night Hunting Pack	Free for owners of the original Way of the Hunter	A returning DLC granted as a loyalty reward

• Owners of the original Way of the Hunter get a loyalty discount on the same digital platform.
• There are no microtransactions, per the Nine Rocks Games FAQ; paid content arrives as DLC.
• The Deluxe Edition is the cheaper way to get the Season Pass compared with buying it on its own.

What Comes After Launch

• The Season One Season Pass promises eight DLCs across the first year.
• THQ Nordic says the studio will keep supporting the game with new biomes, species, and gear.
• The game shipped with two hunting grounds: New Laurentia and the Kilimaya Reserve.
• Console versions arrived alongside the full PC release rather than during Early Access.

For the platform breakdown, see the platforms page; for the technical picture, see requirements.