Players who already own the game will still be able to access and play it until November 11, 2026.
Players who already own the game will still be able to access and play it until November 11, 2026.
Howdy hunters, We wanted to throw in a few notes of our own, anticipating some things you may want to know. The Community League will end October 9. We won’t start another. Regular Competitions will run as normal to end on November 10, so anyone entering a final competition can s
Howdy hunters,
We wanted to throw in a few notes of our own, anticipating some things you may want to know.
The Community League will end October 9. We won’t start another.
Regular Competitions will run as normal to end on November 10, so anyone entering a final competition can see the end result if they wish.
Daily Missions will run as normal until the end.
Trophy of the Week will continue in Discord
The external competition site is up and running! The top 10 comps each week will be paid out in em$. You can join the comps here: https://thc-comps.com/
Sales. The possibility to purchase new in-game currency has been disabled. Any in-game currency that you already own can be used until November 11. Starting tomorrow, most of the store will be on sale at 95% discount. The exceptions: items that have caused problems in the store before, items we've never put on sale (and therefore aren't sure they won't break anything), and the Wolfsbane weapons, which are 100% off so everyone can join in on Halloween. The sales will run until November 11.
The game has always been online; this means old disc copies of the game will not work after the shut down. Please do not be fooled into paying a fortune for a disc that won’t work.
We still don’t like hackers, particularly those who try to dominate competitions.
Please remember that if you want to download images from the gallery or Discord to do this before November 11. We will not be able to save anything for you.
You will not be able to create a new game account or Forum account, effective immediately. Please think about this before deleting an existing account. All accounts and information will be deleted on November 11 with the shutdown.
Obviously this all means that a lot of stuff we promised won't be delivered, and some fixes will have to be shelved. You have our sincerest apologies for this, we wish we could have ended on a higher note.
We hope you'll join us in saying goodbye to Classic.
Happy Hunting, wherever you find your animals.
We are so proud of what we’ve built over the last 17 years. Having such a passionate community of hunters sticking around with us after all this time is something we truly cherish. So it is with a heavy heart that we bring you news about our future. After careful consideration, w
We are so proud of what we’ve built over the last 17 years. Having such a passionate community of hunters sticking around with us after all this time is something we truly cherish.
So it is with a heavy heart that we bring you news about our future. After careful consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to say goodbye to theHunter Classic. As we face the reality of our dwindling playerbase, continuing active support is simply no longer financially sustainable. The game is set to shut down on November 11th, 2026.
When we started developing Classic, we never dreamed it would reach the level of success that it did. Back then, we were a small team, many of us fresh out of college, working on our first game. Working in such an experimental way was something special.
Before we close the door on this chapter, we would like to celebrate one last Halloween with you with the traditional Classic werewolf event from October 28th to November 11th, 2026.
Thank you for being a part of this journey and sticking around with us for all these years, many of you for a huge chunk of your lives. We do not take that for granted.
From everyone at Expansive Worlds and Magic Media, we wish you many thrilling hunts, wherever you find them next.
Q1: What do you mean when you say you're "shutting down" theHunter Classic?
This means we will no longer make content, patches, or updates for the game, and that the game will be removed from storefronts on November 11th, 2026. Additionally, you will no longer be able to purchase any new in-game currency from storefronts from July 9th, 2026. However, you can use your current in-game currency until November 11th, 2026. After this date, the servers will go offline, and the game will no longer be playable.
Q2: Why are you removing the game from store pages completely?
With the decision to sunset theHunter Classic, we cannot continue selling the title on storefronts. We will remove the game from store pages to avoid any future confusion regarding the status of the game.
Q3: Will you add an offline option so I can keep playing after the servers go offline? Unfortunately, due to the online nature of the game and how its core systems were built, it isn't possible to make theHunter Classic playable offline.
Q4: What will happen to my save files and progress?
You can continue playing as normal, with progress intact, until the servers shut down. After that point, the game will no longer be playable.
Q5: Can I get a refund for my in-game currency or recent in-game purchases?
In-game currency and other in-game content are non-refundable. However, you can still purchase items with your existing currency until the game shuts down.
Q6: Will there be any farewell events or community activities?
Yes! To celebrate this incredible 17-year journey, we will host one last Halloween Event from October 28th to November 11th as a final send-off before the doors close.
Q7: What happens to the community channels?
Our official community channels (including forums and dedicated Discord/social spaces) will be closed down alongside the game's sunset on November 11.
Q8: Will you provide customer support if I have issues with the game post-removal?
Yes, we will provide customer support until the end of 2026.
Q9: Is there any chance the game will return in the future?
We have no plans to resume development of theHunter Classic or relaunch the game on any platforms in the future.
Q10: What should I do if I encounter technical issues?
Please reach out to our player support team at
https://support.thehunter.com/hc/en-us/categories/4415891889426-Classic
Player support will be available until the servers shut down.
Q11: How will the shutdown affect Avalanche and their other titles?
This transition will not impact any of Avalanche's staff, other active titles, or future projects.
Q12: What will happen to my game data?
Following the termination of services we intend to delete all theHunter Classic player accounts, forum accounts and content, and related personal data, except where we are legally required or permitted to retain certain data.
If you wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data (such as access or deletion), please contact us at [email protected].
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Howdy, Hunters! We want to update you all on the current progress of the backend update. The backend update is currently in the final stage - integrating the new backend with the game client. Most of the functionality is already working, including the launcher itself. Right now,
We want to update you all on the current progress of the backend update.
The backend update is currently in the final stage - integrating the new backend with the game client. Most of the functionality is already working, including the launcher itself. Right now, the development team is focused on integrating the features that operate inside the game, such as the inventory, Confirm Kill, and other API-driven functionality.
The development team has already made good progress in this area. However, a reliable timeline can't be provided at this time. As they move forward, they're encountering a number of unexpected issues that need to be resolved, and those may take additional time. As is often the case, the final steps tend to be the most challenging ones for the development team. We will continue to provide information and updates in the near future!
Thank you, everyone, for your patience and understanding!
Happy hunting!
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Skull skins could change after leaving and re-entering the lodge - fixed. Some rocks, bushes, and hay bales could disappear when Large Equipment was placed nearby - fixed. Reindeer antlers appeared slightly detached from the head - fixed. Clothing legs and feet slots in the inven
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Howdy Hunters, Have you heard of TRUClips ? Of course not, we just made it up. Starting today, you can upload short form media (shorts) to a platform of your choice for a chance to win prizes in-game. No, you may not exchange the prize for cash. Create your most entertaining vide
Howdy Hunters,
Have you heard of TRUClips? Of course not, we just made it up. Starting today, you can upload short form media (shorts) to a platform of your choice for a chance to win prizes in-game. No, you may not exchange the prize for cash.
Create your most entertaining video in short form and submit it via the form at the bottom. Please read through the rules. We will enforce them.
The competition ends at 21:59 UTC, 30th April. Winners will be announced on Stream Wednesday 6th May. Please make sure when you submit the video, you enter the correct in-game name. 50 winners in total will be chosen.
The video must qualify as a short. You may upload it to any hosting site as long as the public has access to it.
The video must be created and uploaded after the start of the competition - previously uploaded/published videos will not be considered. You may use older footage.
The video must be made from in-game footage. AI entries will be disqualified instantly, no matter how amusing they are.
Videos must have a minimum of 500 views, meaning the players get the first round of voting. Total viewcount, likes or any other metrics will not count to our final decision regarding winners. You are free to post the videos on any social media to gather views. The official Discord will have a channel dedicated to the competition if you want to use it. Do not use shortform links and do not remove the embed. The server rules still apply. https://discord.com/channels/1397226331791691837/1489518481421504552
You can change your submitted video with the form, but you may also wait and pick a submission later from among your videos. The end date will not change.
Judges will include members of the community, however the final decision will be made by us.
Official Content Creators may enter, but will be judged in a separate category.
Any repeat of this or similar community competitions is contingent upon good behaviour. Attempts to use this to spread NSFW content, hate speech or anything unrelated to the game will not be well received by us.
The prize pool looks like this for players:
1st - 3000 em$ & a Full Loadout
2nd - 2000 em$ & purchasable Rifle + Scope of your choice
3rd - 1000 em$ purchasable Rifle of your choice
4-10th - 1000 em$
11-50th - 500 em$
Submission form: