[h1]YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND[/h1] Today, it warms our hearts to finally welcome the adorable new [i][b]Labrador Retriever[/b][/i] to [i]theHunter: Call of the Wild[/i]. [previewyoutube=N7y8p4P2e2Q?;full][/previewyoutube] This intelligent and versatile dog isn’t just a pair of extra eyes and ears in the wild - it’s a loyal companion that empowers you to hunt in an efficient new way. On command, it can fetch any rabbit, hare, waterfowl, or upland bird on land or in water, starting with the harvest you are pointing at. Bring your four-legged bestie home today! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2631430/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__Labrador_Retriever/ [h2]DEEPEN BONDS & AND INCREASE PROWESS[/h2] [b]Grow your connection by petting, giving treats, or playing.[/b] As you get to know each other and hunt more often, its efficiency will gradually improve. When it’s time to head back to the lodge, expect the Labrador to be there too, happily wagging its tail. [b]Name your pooch, choose its appearance, and assign traits that match your hunting style.[/b] Decide between male or female and seven unique fur coat variations! What’s more, you can also add multiple dogs to your roster for rotation in each new hunt. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27000850/abd5296b9e289a4c21aa7225ef8596edd5f8eede.png[/img] [h1]The Companion Update[/h1] Alongside the Labrador Retriever, we’ve released the free Companion Update which includes a few improvements to the dog-related systems in the game and multiple bug fixes. [h2]NEW FEATURES[/h2][list] [*] Not sure if you’ve invested in the right skills for your companion? Players can now [b]use in-game currency to reset and reassign their dog’s unlocked Traits[/b]. As it turns out, this old dog can learn new tricks after all. [*] If a dog’s name suddenly lost its charm, players are now able to [b]rename their hunting companion[/b]. [u]Developer’s Note:[/u] [i]Changing the name will cost 1000 in-game cash.[/i] [*] We’ve added an option to [b]retire a dog from the kennel[/b]. All good dogs deserve good rest. [u]Developer’s Note:[/u] [i]Keep in mind that you’re not going to get back money spent on the retired dog![/i][/list] [h2]ADJUSTMENTS & IMPROVEMENTS[/h2][list] [*] We’ve updated the Kennel screen with an improved look and feel. [*] A new dog commands section has been added to the key bindings menu. [u]Developer’s Note:[/u] [i]Players can now map dog commands to keyboard and controller buttons easily.[/i] [*] Players are now able to reset a single keybind instead of switching all keybinds to the default ones. [*] The Codex now includes more information about fleeing noises.[/list] [h2]BUG FIXES[/h2] [h3]GAMEPLAY[/h3][list] [*] Leaving the tripod by fast traveling will no longer make the exit button stay on the screen. [*] The Collared Peccary now shows the correct fur variation in Trophy Lodges. [*] We’ve addressed an issue with ‘Respawning’ messages staying on the screen in certain situations. [*] We’ve fixed multiple issues within the Harvest Screen where bones of the Red Fox, Red Deer, Magpie Goose, and Feral Pig were not shown correctly. [*] Players will no longer get stuck on a black screen between cut-scene and gameplay transitions on Yukon Valley. [*] We’ve addressed a bug where the crosshair was placed too high while using binoculars. [u]Developer’s Note:[/u][i] Players should now be able to spot animals without any distractions[/i] [*] The Pumping Iron perk for bows is enabled again and should be working as initially intended. [*] The Grelck Drilling Rifle will no longer be missing from the player's hand if they have only unlocked the first level of the Muscle Memory Perk. [*] The Iron Sight on the M1 Iwaniec should now be aligned properly in the ring. [*] Switching to another Trophy Lodge while already being present in one will no longer get players stuck in the floor. [*] We’ve addressed an issue where the game was crashing on the original PlayStation 4 under specific circumstances on Rancho del Arroyo. [*] The Grelck Drilling Rifle should now play its reload animation correctly if the player has only 1 point in the Muscle Memory Perk. [*] Switching to lures while manual chambering is on will no longer jam a gun.[/list] [h3]MULTIPLAYER[/h3][list] [*] We’ve addressed an issue causing search status to keep infinitely loading in the Multiplayer menu if the game was launched without an internet connection. [*] We’ve fixed an issue where if two or more players shoot the same Crocodile, the listed body parts were different from their respective X-ray images on the Harvest Screen. [*] Clicking on someone's name in the Multiplayer screen and then clicking somewhere else will now close the dropdown menu. [*] Dogs should now correctly spawn for players in a Multiplayer session. [*] Players with the Windows Store version of the game should no longer experience issues when receiving game invites from their APEX Connect friends. [/list] [h3]MISSIONS[/h3][list] [*] We’ve fixed an issue with a mission in Emerald Coast where the image of a practice target was not visible in the low graphics settings. [*] We’ve grounded the traps in Te Awaroa so they no longer float in the air after being set up by a player.[/list] [h3]UI[/h3][list] [*] Using a controller to collapse sections in the storage menu will no longer make the storage items disappear. [*] Reload speed time for Colt .45 guns should now show accurate numbers. [*] Changing the position of the Grelck Drilling Rifle in the weapon wheel in inventory should not detach the bullets or sights from it anymore. [*] We’ve addressed an issue that was causing the color names for certain animals in the multi-trophy creator display to be cut off in French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Japanese, and Czech languages. [*] The loadout menu should now display text in the correct language after changing the game’s language. [*] Items will no longer get stuck to the mouse if they are dragged too fast in the Cache menu. [*] Pressing the Back button on the keyboard will now correctly close the Pause menu.[/list] [h3]GRAPHICS[/h3][list] [*] We’ve fixed a minor graphical bug related to the Mississippi logo on the World Map screen. [*] The eyes of the Sika Deer will no longer look black under certain lighting conditions in Trophy Lodges. [*] We’ve smoothed out the look of Mallard models in the Harvest Screen. [*] The Tiki torch flames on Emerald Coast are now under control and will no longer flicker too much from the wind. [*] A hunting structure on Emerald Coast will no longer clip through the ground. [*] A bridge on Emerald Coast got properly attached to the ground and it will not hover. [*] We’ve addressed a minor graphical issue caused by petting a Dog in Trophy Lodges. [*] Small backpacks will no longer have a pointy texture sticking out of them. [*] We’ve updated the image of a bullet for the .243 R. Cuomo to properly show a rifle bullet instead of a pistol bullet.[/list] [h3]ART[/h3][list] [*] We’ve fixed an issue with an icon of a hunting structure on Emerald Coast being placed a few meters away from its actual location. [*] We’ve addressed a few bugs with missing collisions for household items like washing machines, dryers, and toilets.[/list] [h3]ANIMATION[/h3][list] [*] We’ve fixed some third-person animation issues with the Zagan Varminter .22-250 rifle. [*] The reload animation for the Nordin 20SA will no longer play when the gun is fully loaded. [*] We’ve improved the third-person animations for the Rangemaster 338, 7mm Empress Magnum, and 7mm Regent Magnum weapons.[/list] [h2]JOIN THE COMMUNITY FUN[/h2] [h3]SPILLING THE BEANS ON THE HUNTING LODGE[/h3] Tuesday, November 28th at 6 PM CET / 11 AM ET – Don’t miss the release livestream today! While we won’t spoil all of the surprises, we’ll have a special guest from the development team join us to talk about our newest furry companion. To top it off, Jaxy has been absolutely [i]itching[/i] to share a special announcement for an upcoming event. Tune in via [url=https://www.twitch.tv/expansiveworlds]Twitch[/url] and [url=https://www.youtube.com/@ExpansiveWorlds]YouTube[/url]. [h3]THE COMPANION GIVEAWAY COMES TO AN END[/h3] Yesterday, we wrapped up our Companion Giveaway through Gleam. Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to the winners! Hunters from all over used [url=https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thehuntercompanion/]#theHunterCompanion[/url] on Instagram to show the world their loyal companions. Let’s be honest, this whole thing may have been a ploy to see everyone’s adorable pals. Here are some highlights! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27000850/ef2234a764e8f399befca385d78cf1ace6e8e2ff.png[/img] The fierce duck-hunter on the left was posted by [url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz6izFELhUc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]ksusparkiekong[/url], nice fetch! Then we have an adorable little sleeping kitten companion accompanying [url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz6zSQWCbmS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]gregorovich97[/url] and his Bloodhound for a hunt. The last beautiful doggie is basking in the sun with [url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz4plqNC3Du/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]ashdahlia[/url]. There were more heart-warming companions to scroll through, so give the tag a look! [h3]CREATOR EARLY ACCESS[/h3] Want to see the Labrador Retriever in action before you tag your new friend in? Creators got early access to our newest DLC, so we encourage you to join [url=https://discord.gg/thehunterofficial]theHunter’s official Discord[/url] and check out the #cotw-creator-vods channel or look at the theHunter: Call of the Wild category on [url=https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/thehunter-call-of-the-wild]Twitch[/url] and [url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7YYuW_dC7H6Rcc93Gsti8Q]YouTube[/url]. [h3]DARE DROP EVENT[/h3] Sign up for the Dare Drop event and entertain your audience in fun and fresh ways while getting sweet rewards! [url=https://daredrop.com/e/thehunter-call-of-the-wild-labrador-retriever]Join today[/url] and meet your new companion.