Way of the Hunter

Way of the Hunter is a 2022 open world hunting game developed by Nine Rocks Games. The base gameplay is similar to the game theHunter: Call of the Wild, though Way of the Hunter puts a greater emphasis on game/herd management, tracking, long range shooting, as well as ballistics, in which the player not only has to keep track of bullet drop, but also making sure a fired shot has enough impact to down an animal. Remarkably, nearly all firearms and equipment, even ammunition, are modeled and named after real-world licensed equipment. The base storyline follows professional stuntman River Knox as he returns to his grandparents' hunting lodge in Idaho, as well as other adventures in Transylvania. The "Aurora Shores" DLC which released on February 23, 2023 follows wildlife trooper Jackie Mackovich in the wilderness of Alaska. The "Tikamoon Plains" DLC, which released on August 11, 2023, follows safari guide Malachi Burnett in South Africa. The "Matariki Park" DLC, released on February 6, 2024, alternates between River Knox and Jackie Mackovich who uncover a conspiracy at a hunting reserve in New Zealand.
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=Rifles=
==Marlin Model 336==
The Marlin Model 336 chambered in .30-30 Winchester, appears in the game as "Grandpa's Old Rifle". It serves as the starting rifle in the game.
==Remington 783==
The Remington 783 appears in the game, chambered in .243 Winchester.
==Remington 700 Long Range==
The Remington 700 Long Range appears in the game, chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum.
==Remington 700 Alpha 1 Hunter==
The Remington 700 Alpha 1 Hunter, chambered in 7mm PRC, was added to the game via the "Remington Arms Pack" on June 17, 2024.
==Remington 700 SPS==
The Remington 700 SPS, chambered in .375 H&H Magnum, was added to the game via the "Remington Arms Pack" on June 17, 2024.
==Remington 673 Guide Rifle==
The Remington 673 Guide Rifle appears in the game, chambered in .350 Remington Magnum.
==Springfield M1903A1 (Remington Contract)==
A Remington 1903 appears in the game, chambered in .30-06.
==Remington 7600==
A Remington 7600 appears in the game, chambered in .270 Winchester.
==Ruger 10/22==
The Ruger 10/22 appears in the game as the "Stinger 22" and is chambered in .22 Long Rifle. It one of only two self loaders in the game.
==Steyr Pro Hunter==
A Steyr Pro Hunter appears in the game, chambered in .243 Winchester.
==Steyr Pro Hunter II==
A Steyr Pro Hunter II appears in the game, chambered in 7mm-08 Remington.
==Steyr Scout==
A Steyr Scout appears in the game, chambered in .223 Winchester.
==Steyr Monobloc==
A Steyr Monobloc appears in the game, chambered in .308 Winchester. A secondary variant, the Steyr Monobloc ARMAD with a Green-Brown finish and chambered in .270 Winchester was added into the game via the "Steyr Arms Pack" on October 19, 2023.
==Steyr SM12==
A Steyr SM12 appears in the game, chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum.
==Steyr Zephyr II==
A Steyr Zephyr II appears in the game, chambered in .22 Long Rifle.
==Steyr Carbon CL II==
A Steyr Carbon CL II appears in the game, chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum.
==Steyr Mannlicher CL II Fullstock==
A Steyr Mannlicher CL II Fullstock was added to the game via the "Steyr Arms Pack" on October 19, 2023. It is chambered in 9.3x62mm.
==Steyr SSG M1==
A Steyr SSG M1 was added to the game via the "Steyr Arms Pack" on October 19, 2023. It is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor.
==Steyr-Gams==
A Steyr-Gams was added to the game via the "Steyr Arms Pack" on October 19, 2023. It is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor.
=Shotguns=
==CZ Redhead==
The CZ Redhead over/under double-barreled shotgun appears in the game as the "Bonser & Klein Standard", chambered in 16 gauge.
==Double-Barreled Shotgun==
Two double barreled shotguns appear in the game as the "Hol-Den the Jack 1502" and "Cinnamonsky the Jack" respectively. Both are chambered in 12 gauge.
==Unknown Semi-Automatic Shotgun==
A semi-automatic shotgun of unknown make appears as the "Morning Silence" and is chambered in 20 gauge. At launch the description initially noted that as an advantage over a pump action it "can be short-stroked under stress", missing a critical apostrophe and t.
==Remington 870 Wingmaster==
A Remington 870 Wingmaster appears in the game, chambered in 20 gauge.
thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Wingmaster - 12 gauge
==Remington 870 Fieldmaster==
A Remington 870 Fieldmaster with synthetic furniture, chambered in 12 gauge Sabot Slug, was added to the game via the "Remington Arms Pack" on June 17, 2024, making it the only shotgun able to fire non-birdshot prior to the August 2, 2024 update that added multiple ammo types. 
==Remington 870 SPS Super Magnum==
A Remington 870 SPS Super Magnum, chambered in 12 gauge, was added to the game via the "Remington Arms Pack" on June 17, 2024.
==Remington V3 Waterfowl Pro==
A Remington V3 Waterfowl Pro appears in the game, chambered in 12 gauge.
=Other=
==Crossbow==
An unknown crossbow of potentially fictional make appears in the game as the "Harpe WonderHit".
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