# Hunting Simulator 3 release and gameplay details

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hunting-simulator-3-release-and-gameplay-details
> Updated: 2026-09-17T23:45:31.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

NACON and NACON Studio Ghent announced the release date for Hunting Simulator 3, scheduled for October 29, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Developed with Unreal Engine 5, the game features the ‘SimFauna’ system, which creates a dynamic ecosystem where over 35 animal species age, reproduce, and evolve based on player interaction. The game includes two 100 km² open-world maps set in Colorado and Texas. 

Players can utilize hunting dogs, various weapons, and licensed vehicles from brands such as Ford, Kawasaki, and Polaris. Following the initial announcement, NACON opened pre-orders and released further gameplay details.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: NACON reveals Hunting Simulator 3 gameplay and release date

NACON has revealed gameplay for Hunting Simulator 3, featuring a dynamic SimFauna ecosystem and massive open worlds in Colorado and Texas, arriving October 29, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nacon-reveals-hunting-simulator-3-gameplay-and-release-date

### 2026-08-19: NACON announces Hunting Simulator 3 release date

NACON and NACON Studio Ghent announced Hunting Simulator 3 will launch on October 29, 2026, for PC and next-gen consoles, featuring a dynamic SimFauna ecosystem and expansive maps of Colorado and Texas.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nacon-announces-hunting-simulator-3-release-date

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