theHunter: Call of the Wild’s “Sundarpatan Nepal Hunting Reserve” DLC Out Now on PlayStation, Xbox & PC

Expansive Worlds’ open-world fishing game Call of the Wild: The Angler also receives a new DLC & content update today

STOCKHOLM – June 18, 2024 – Expansive Worlds, a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group, is excited today to release theHunter: Call of the Wild’s newest DLC, the “Sundarpatan Nepal Hunting Reserve,” on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. Available for $11.99/€11.79, with an additional 20% discount offered across all storefronts through June 24, this new location adds three sprawling regions to the acclaimed immersive hunting game set across the stunning lands of Nepal.

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Welcome to the Sundarpatan Nepal Hunting Reserve, where beauty and exploration go hand in hand. Discover a variety of breathtaking environments, from snowy mountains to dense forests and lush tropical lowlands, in pursuit of 13 wildlife species. Take on a variety of unique challenges with a new weapon at your disposal – the 19th century-era Gandhare Rifle – while exploring the natural and cultural richness of Nepal’s lands and people.

Key Features

• Elevate Your Hunting Game: Discover 13 animal species, including 10 new species unique to this area. You’ll need to be on high alert as you come face to face with the territorial Bengal Tiger, the rare and impressive Barasingha, the elusive Snow Leopard, and the Large Tahr – known in these parts simply as the “Great One.” 
• Push Your Boundaries: Hunt at altitude on snow-covered open ridges in the mountains, explore iconic rhododendron forests, and brave overgrown sal forests in the tropical lowlands. Diversity is all around you in Sundarpatan, and the sheer scale of this location will challenge even the most experienced hunters. 
• Embark on a Journey of Cultural Exploration and Education: Uncover the natural and cultural richness of Nepal. Showcase your hunting expertise with local experts and wardens, and complete non-hunting mission objectives such as agriculture, photography and repairs to support and develop the reserve. 
• Hunt with the Historical Gandhare Rifle: Originally a breech-loading firearm in the late 19th century, the Gandhare Rifle is a handcrafted, high-caliber, single-shot rifle. Made in Nepal by the Nepal Army, the weapon is a testament to Nepali innovation in both the military and hunting realms.

A free update is also available today for all players adding two Nepal-inspired cosmetic items: the Sundarpatan Rhododendron Paint and Sundarpatan Flowers Camo! It also includes remasters of the Water Buffalo and Blackbuck models, population resets for a range of species, multiple bug fixes and more! The gameplay experience using the TOBII eye-tracking peripheral has also been significantly improved. For the full update patch notes, click here.

Also available today from Expansive Worlds is a new DLC for the open-world fishing game Call of the Wild: The Angler - the “LakePal Bait Boat Pack”! This new remote-controlled fishing companion is available for $4.99 on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store, and lets you experience unparalleled control with the ability to position your bait with precision. The DLC launches alongside a free update that adds a new fish, the Wels Catfish, and new mechanics like bait throwing and bait catapulting. Check out the new trailer here!

About theHunter: Call of the Wild

theHunter: Call of the Wild offers the most immersive hunting experience ever created. Players can immerse themselves in the atmospheric single-player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends. Since its release in 2017, theHunter: Call of the Wild has grown to feature an incredibly diverse animal species roster across twelve unique reserves, and continues to actively engage millions of players. theHunter: Call of the Wild is available for Epic Games Store, Steam, Microsoft Store (including PC Game Pass), Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, and PlayStation 4. For more information, visit the game’s website, and join the community on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Discord.

About Call of the Wild: The Angler

Experience the freedom of fishing in a vast open world in Call of the Wild: The Angler. Explore the great outdoors by boat, off-road vehicle, or on foot, solo or in online co-op multiplayer for up to 12 players. Battle a variety of unique species in an authentic and engaging fishing experience, with multiple rods, reels, lures, hooks, floats, and jig heads at your disposal. Call of the Wild: The Angler is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store.

Mauritz Carlström
Senior Communications Manager, Avalanche Studios Group
mauritz.carlstrom@avalanchestudios.se
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About Expansive Worlds

Expansive Worlds is a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group and a leading developer and publisher of outdoor games. Since 2007, Expansive Worlds has been devoted to delivering highly immersive outdoor gaming experiences for millions of players. It is best known for the long-standing and successful theHunter franchise, as well as the new fishing game Call of the Wild: The Angler. Expansive Worlds develops games using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast open worlds with endless creative possibilities. Learn more at www.avalanchestudios.com/divisions/expansive-worlds.

About Avalanche Studios Group

Avalanche Studios Group is a leading interactive entertainment company offering a wide range of games and live services from creative divisions Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction. Its portfolio includes the Just Cause franchise, theHunter: Call of the Wild, Generation Zero, Rage 2, Call of the Wild: The Angler, and the upcoming Contraband. Founded in 2003, Avalanche Studios Group draws from nearly two decades of open-world experience. All its games are developed using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast and dynamic worlds, full of emergent gameplay and endless creative possibilities. Learn more at www.avalanchestudios.com.