Hunting Simulator 2

Hunting Simulator 2

Released Jul 2020

With your hunting dog by your side, explore the Texan desert and forests of Colorado and Europe as you track down 33 animal species. Choose your gear from over 160 official weapons, accessories and clothing items (including Browning, Winchester and Bushnell).

68% positive · 1,065 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Hunting Simulator 2 launched on July 16, 2020 and received post-launch support including a major feature patch on December 14, 2020 and a paid DLC expansion, "A Ranger's Life," on March 25, 2021. That expansion is the last piece of content the developer shipped for the game. All four DLC items listed on the store are released, and no new DLC has been announced. Developer communications in 2026 confirm that the studio's focus has fully moved on to the next game in the series. Posts on April 30, May 7, and September 10, 2026 — all made on the Hunting Simulator 2 store page — announce gameplay reveals, playtesting, and the confirmed October 29, 2026 launch date for Hunting Simulator 3. None of these posts mention any further content or updates for Hunting Simulator 2. The developer explicitly noted in the May 7 post that they were "excited to share something special" related to HS3 and directed the community to follow the sequel's page going forward. With Hunting Simulator 3 now confirmed as "gold" and launching imminently, development resources are clearly dedicated to the new title. Hunting Simulator 2 is a complete, standalone product.
Evidence
Developer announces Hunting Simulator 3 has gone gold and will launch October 29, 2026. Post made on the HS2 store page with no mention of any further content for HS2.
news post · Sep 10, 2026 source development ending
high
First gameplay footage of Hunting Simulator 3 revealed. Developer thanks HS2 community and redirects them to follow HS3, with no mention of further HS2 content.
news post · May 7, 2026 source development ending
high

Content

4 of 4 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Nacon
Achievements
37
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

It's open season!


In stunning natural environments, choose your gear from the best official weapons and accessories and set off with your dog in search of a variety of animal species in this hunting simulation.

Hunting in an open world

Explore the plains of Colorado, the Texan desert and the forests of Eastern Europe in vast open worlds of over 6 square miles.

A wide variety of animals

Track down 33 animal species in their natural environment by using the best hunting techniques. Locate animal tracks and follow them to reveal your prey.

Realism at the heart of the game experience

Hunt animals with realistic behaviours and advanced artificial intelligence. Aim accurately to ensure you don't ruin your trophy.

A faithful companion

Use your hunting dog to track your prey. Labrador Retriever, German Shorthaired Pointer and Beagle, each dog has its specific hunting attributes.

Lots of equipment to choose from

Kit yourself out with over 160 weapons, accessories and clothing items from the best brands: Browning, Winchester, Bushnell, Kryptek, Verney-Carron...

Last evaluated Sep 10, 2026
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