Hunting Simulator 3

 
Hunting Simulator 3 comes from developer Nacon Studio Ghent and publisher Nacon. The game released on October 29, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players explore wild open-world hunting grounds in Colorado and Texas on foot or by off-road vehicle.

About the Game
Hunting Simulator 3 builds its hunts around a living ecosystem called SimFauna. First, players scout the terrain and read the behavior of the wildlife. Then they track a target, choose gear, and decide how to approach. Animals react to players, so careless movement can end a hunt early. Meanwhile, herds age, breed, and shift their pecking order over time. As a result, no two outings look quite the same.
Two large maps give players plenty of ground to cover, because each one spans roughly 100 square kilometers. Licensed gear from real brands also adds variety to every trip. Additionally, a hunting dog can join the party to help find game. Together, these systems favor patience and preparation over fast action. Online co-op lets friends share the same world.

Key Features

SimFauna Wildlife: Animals age, reproduce, and react to what players do. Therefore, a quiet approach pays off more than a rushed shot.
Two Large Maps: One map covers Colorado and the other covers Texas. Each spans about 100 square kilometers, so players can wander far from camp.
Licensed Gear and Vehicles: Around 75 weapons and equipment items come from brands such as Remington, Beretta, Winchester, and Browning. Additionally, five licensed vehicles from Ford, Kawasaki, and Polaris help players cover the terrain.
Hunting Dogs: A dog breed ships at launch to track and flush out game. Free updates are planned to add more breeds later.


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It offers many reserves from around the world. In contrast, Hunting Simulator 3 focuses on two large American maps with a living animal ecosystem.
Players who want a wide range of locations and species.


Way of the Hunter
It aims for a cinematic look and a realistic hunting ethic. However, Hunting Simulator 3 leans on licensed gear and dog companions.
Players who value visual realism and slow, careful hunts.


Hunting Simulator 2
It introduced hunting dogs and a smaller scale. Still, the third game adds bigger maps and a more detailed animal simulation.
Players who enjoyed the earlier series and want a larger sequel.




Game Details

Developer: Nacon Studio Ghent
Publisher: Nacon
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Release Date: October 29, 2026
Genre: Simulation
Engine: Unreal Engine 5
Price: $39.99 (Standard Edition) / $54.99 (Apex Predator Edition)
Local/Online Co-op: Online co-op for up to 4 players
Controller Support: Partial
Supported Languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Polish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese


System Requirements
Minimum Specs

OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB, DirectX 12
Storage: 25 GB available space

Recommended Specs

OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-14600K 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 4.7 GHz
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16 GB, DirectX 12
Storage: 25 GB available space