Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Nine Rocks Games announced a release date for animal-hunting sim Way of the Hunter.

Way of the Hunter is launching on August 16th across Windows PC (via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

Digital preorders are now available with a standard edition $39.99. All preorders get you the Hunter’s Pack which includes three cosmetic items: The Engraved Shotgun, a special Car Paint and a Wooden Carved Animal Statue.

Preorders are also live for the $54.99 Elite Edition which comes with the Way of the Hunter Season Pass, including two new region DLCs that’ll make the world of Way of the Hunter even bigger, upon their release at a later date. All preorders made for the Elite Edition before August 16th will net you a 10% discount.

Here’s a new trailer:

Here’s a rundown on the game:

This authentic hunting experience lets you explore and hunt in large open-world environments in the USA and Europe . Discover true to life animals in beautiful natural habitats and handle various detailed and highly realistic weapons.

Face the challenges of ethical hunting, supported by a compelling story, or simply enjoy hunting the rich environments freely.

Features

• Dozens of strikingly detailed animal species with realistic behavior models for a truly immersive hunting experience
• Enjoy your perfect hunting adventure among friends in co-op mode
• Hunt like a pro with features that highlight animal signs, blood splatter analysis, and shot review with the rewindable bullet camera
• Two vast hunting territories with 55 square miles each
• Realistic ballistics and bullet physics simulation
• Sophisticated natural animal animations and reactions when sensing the players presence
• A compelling story about the struggles of a family hunting business, and the rivalry and friendships that surround it
• Complex Trophy system generates unique antlers and horns based on multiple factors like fitness and age
• Shot review with the rewindable bullet camera