THEHUNTER: COTW - Patch 1.8
Patch 1.8 introduces new outposts in Hirschfelden and Layton Lake, improves multiplayer synchronization, updates the animal respawn system, and balances mission objectives.
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- HirschfeldenAdded 6 additional outposts to the map to improve player utility.→6
- Layton LakeAdded 7 additional outposts to the map to improve player utility.→7
- Multiplayer
- Increased the default maximum player count for new sessions from 2 to 8.2→8
- Bullet trajectories and scopes are now correctly synchronized, allowing players to see exactly where others' shots land.
- Shooting Range
- Added a HUD that provides instant visual feedback on where bullets land on targets.→Added
- Fixed an issue where terrain on low-quality settings would obstruct targets.
- Tents & Ground Blinds
- Purchasing the DLC now grants 5 tents and 5 ground blinds instead of 1.1→5
- Fixed an issue where vegetation would clip through tents.
- MissionsGeneral balance changes to missions to make them fairer and easier to complete, including photo objectives and weapon requirements.
- WeaponsLever Action:Fixed a bug where lever action rifles were incorrectly using shotgun statistics.shotgun→rifle
✚Bug fixes5
- Layton LakeFixed an animal exploit near Lake Kraken and updated the respawn system.
- MultiplayerFixed the distance filtering for multiplayer game searches.
- MissionsFixed various mission bugs, including missing objective regions and incorrect fox harvest counting from blinds.
- General
- Fixed a stuck empty tutorial box that appeared after harvesting animals.
- Fixed an issue where the flashlight could not be toggled.
◆Other changes3
- MultiplayerShared takedown rewards now show the specific reward received based on participation rather than the total.total→individual
- Shooting RangeTarget toggle buttons can now only be used from within the control room.anywhere→control room
- GeneralAnimals now correctly repopulate if they were killed but not harvested.
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Patch history
- Pointer DLC Fix arriving July 28thJul 23, 2026 · 3w
A targeted fix for the German Shorthaired Pointer DLC is scheduled for release on July 28th to restore proper pointing functionality.
+1→ - Hotfix 9.2.1 NotesJul 14, 2026 · 1mo
Hotfix 9.2.1 focuses on bug fixes for missions in the Intisuyu Hunting Reserve, trophy corrections for Old Scar, and stability improvements for multiplayer and PlayStation.
+5→ - Hotfix 8.3.1Oct 30, 2025 · 9mo
Hotfix 8.3.1 addresses map-related performance issues and extends the current Community Challenge.
+1→ - Community Challenge FixJul 1, 2025 · 13mo
Fixed a bug preventing Community Challenge rewards from unlocking upon 100% completion.
+1→ - The Winter Hotfix is now live!Dec 10, 2024 · 20mo
A hotfix addressing save game issues, animal behavior adjustments for birds, and various bug fixes across equipment, multiplayer, and UI.
+7−1→ - Bugfix PatchJul 23, 2024 · 25mo
A bugfix patch addressing issues from the Rhododendron Update, focusing on animal respawn logic, weapon accuracy, and mission completion in Sundarpatan Nepal Reserve.
+2→ - Showcase Update Hotfix is now available!Mar 28, 2023 · 41mo
A hotfix addressing various stability crashes, UI bugs, and save data restoration issues following the Showcase Update.
+1→ - →In-game DLC Store Now OpenMar 31, 2022 · 53mo
The in-game DLC store is now available for Steam users to improve accessibility to additional content.
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