NACON releases Hunting Simulator 3 for consoles and PC

NACON and developer NACON Studio Ghent have released Hunting Simulator 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Built using Unreal Engine 5, the game features two large open-world environments set in the mountainous forests of Colorado and the plains of Texas, each covering approximately 100 square kilometers.

A central feature of this installment is the SimFauna system, designed to create a dynamic ecosystem where animals react to environmental factors, player actions, wind direction, and sound. The wildlife population is intended to behave more realistically, with animals aging and reproducing.

Players can utilize various licensed vehicles, including models from Polaris, Ford, and Kawasaki, to navigate the terrain. The gameplay also includes a canine companion capable of tracking scents and retrieving game. Players can customize their experience at a personal hunting lodge, which features over 200 items, including firearms from brands such as Remington, Beretta, Winchester, and Browning.