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theHunter Call of the Wild Announced
Vienna, Austria; Stockholm, Sweden, June 27th, in the
year of our Lord 2017: We aimed well, took a deep
breath and fired a meaningful shot: THQ Nordic joins the hunting
party and will distribute theHunter: Call of the Wild late 2017
on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One together with developer Expansive
Worlds and publisher Avalanche Studios. The game (as in video
game, not forest animal) will be available in retail stores in
North and South America, Australia and New Zealand. It will also
be available across other markets, via separate distribution
channels and partners.
Klemens Kreuzer, Managing Hunting Director at THQ Nordic says:
"Fortunately, we did not have to bring rifles, game calls, and
other trapping devices to our meetings with Avalanche Studios
and Expansive Worlds. With the excellent hunting simulation
theHunter: Call of the Wild, we are excited to deliver the
thrill of the hunt to living rooms across these important
markets. "
"We're excited to partner with THQ Nordic", says Pim Holfve, CEO
of Avalanche Studios. "theHunter: Call of the Wild continues to
be a very successful game for us, and thanks to this
distribution agreement, we'll now be able to reach even more
virtual hunters in key markets. THQ Nordic will be a valuable
partner for us as we keep expanding our self-publishing
business."
theHunter: Call of the Wild, released on PC in February 2017,
offers players the most immersive hunting experience ever.
Stunning visuals, a vast open world to explore, over 50 square
miles of varied terrain teeming with life: the hunt for majestic
deer, awe-inspiring bison or massive black bear – among many
other huntable species – alone or in a party. theHunter: Call of
the Wild offers cooperative and competitive multiplayer options
for up to 8 players. Steady your aim at the shooting range,
drive ATVs, team up with other hunters and earn those bragging
rights!