West Hunt news & patch notes

Happy Independence Day!

It's the 4th of July, and America is turning 250 years old!

Whether you're watching fireworks, firing up the grill, or hiding indoors with the AC on full blast, we hope your Independence Day is a good one!

Summer Sale

As part of the Steam Summer Sale, West Hunt and ALL DLCs are 50% off right now until July 9th! A great time to grab anything you've been eyeing.

From all of us, have a safe and Happy 4th of July!

Patch Notes: The Legend Returns!

We are thrilled to bring back a piece of history that many of you have been asking for. Whether you are a veteran who was there at the beginning or a newcomer looking to see where the journey started, this update is for you.

The Old Town Map is BACK!

The map where everything began is officially back in the rotation. Revisit the classic streets and alleys that defined the early days of the game.

To make this homecoming even better, we aren't just giving you one version of the map:

• Town (Classic): Experience the original atmosphere in its purest form.

• Town (Christmas): The festive spirit is here to stay! You can now toggle and play the iconic holiday version of the map, complete with its unique seasonal look.

Explore the Next Generation: North Hunt

If you love the soul and DNA of the hunt, we invite you to check out the official sequel. North Hunt takes the core experience you love and brings it into a brand-new era with upgraded graphics, new mechanics, and much more.

Wishlist and Play North Hunt here:

Thank you for being part of this community since the very first day in the Town. See you in the game!

Hi everyone,

We are approaching a very important event! 👀🔥

North Hunt, the sequel to West Hunt, is launching in Early Access on April 16th, 2026. 🤞

If you're wondering about the difference between West Hunt and North Hunt, please check out the trailer.

Your feedback will shape the future of North Hunt.

So join us in Early Access and help forge the adventure

🎩 $4.59 for the Whole Wardrobe

If you’re jumping back into West Hunt, now’s the perfect time to do it in style.

Normally priced at $22.99, the VIP Upgrade is now 80% OFF  which means for the value of a single skin, you unlock them all.

Every Sheriff. Every Outlaw.Every cosmetic variation.

Instead of paying premium per skin, you get the entire collection for $4.59.

If you're:

• Coming back after watching your favorite creators spark chaos

• Reinstalling for “just one more round”

• Or planning your next mind-game session with friends

Now’s the smartest time to upgrade. Just full access permanently unlocked.

❄ ️ Come from the North…

If you love the deception, tension, and clutch moments of West Hunt keep an eye on what’s next.

North Hunt, the evolution of West Hunt is on steam. Sharper identity. New mechanics. Bigger mind games.

👉 Wishlist North Hunt and stay ahead of the next hunt.

See you in town… or in the village. ⚔️ 

🎄 West Hunt | Winter Holiday Update Is Live! 🤠

❄️​ Town Map Holiday Makeover:

🎅 New Craftable Pet: Santa Gnome:

🎁 Daily Login Rewards & Twitch Drops Return:

🔫 Prop Hunt Mode Added to Matchmaking:

🎨 Want Free Skins? 

Hey Hunters!

We’re thrilled to finally share our very first North Hunt Devlog, now live on YouTube!

From the creators of West Hunt, North Hunt brings the same hilarious social deduction energy to the Viking North where players become cunning Thieves or commanding Chiefs, battling wits, skill checks, and chaos.

What’s inside Devlog #1:

• Skill Check System: Nail it or fail it. Precision now means everything.

• Chiefs & Thieves Classes: Each role brings new tricks, perks, and betrayals.

• Notoriety & Hint Mechanics: Suspicion grows, and the hunt tightens.

• Fresh Viking World: Longhouses, icy villages, and sacred forests come alive.

Watch the full Devlog now:

This is just the first step in the North Hunt journey! Expect more devlogs,feature reveals, and sneak peeks soon plus your chance to get involved in exclusive playtests.

Want to Play Early? Join the Closed Beta!

We’re opening applications soon for our Closed Beta, where selected players will help shape the future of North Hunt

Fill out the form here to sign up: Closed Beta Form

Stay tuned! those who sign up will get first access to closed beta invites and exclusive in-game rewards!

Join the Community:

• North Hunt Discord | Join the village and meet fellow Chiefs & Thieves.

• NorthHuntGame | Follow for devlogs, memes, and chaos:

• Follow North Hunt on socials All Links so you don’t miss future events, giveaways, and beta updates!

Thank you all for your patience, feedback, and excitement. Let’s Hunt… or be Hunted!

— North Hunt and West Hunt Team

✨: جديد التحديث

✅ :دعم اللغة العربية

👮 :زي جديد للشريف "فهد

حيوان أليف جديد: "شيشة"! – أضف لمسة من الطرافة إلى مغامرتك مع رفيق يدخن الشيشة بجانبك

!بطاقة تحميل جديدة: "شيشة" – اجعل لحظات الانتظار أكثر أصالة بطابع عربي مميز

✨ What's New in the Update:

🔗 Take the survey here and take the chance to win a WH key

What’s new in this update:

Skins:

• Gingerbread Woman (Twitch drop)
• Gingerbread Man (Level reward)
• Hot Dog (Shop)
• Fancy Gingerbread Man (Shop)

Pets:

• Snake (Level reward)
• Diplodocus (Twitch drop)
• Chinese Dragon (Shop)
• Hippo (Shop)

Emotes:

• Too Easy (Level reward)
• Pick Nose (Shop)
• Arms Folded (Shop)

Titles:

• Quick Draw (Level reward)
• Main Character (Level reward)
• Noob (Shop)
• Sexy Lady (Shop)

Taunts:

• Behind You (Level reward)
• Nani (Level reward)

Whistles:

• Onii-chan (Twitch drop)
• UwU (Shop)

Sprays:

• Ornament (Level reward)
• Snowman (Shop)
• Tree (Shop)

Gun:

• Candy Cane (can be crafted in the Forge)

Congratulations to our #PropHaunt winner

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You stumble upon an abandoned town in the Wild West...

Submission Rules:

• Submit a screenshot of you playing in the Spooky Prop Hunt Map to the West Hunt Screenshot section of the Community Hub
• Must include the following tag in submission to be considered #PropHaunt
• One entry per user
• Once winners are announced they have 30 days to respond to the ww_cm account to receive their keys

Submission Details:

• You can upload screenshots using the screenshot uploader tool. By default this button is bound to "F12", and can be edited within the Steam settings.
• Open the Steam client and click on "View" and then "Screenshots" at the top to access the screenshot uploader.

Rewards:

• 1 winner will receive one Halloween Pack and Halloween Pack 2 DLC Keys

Finally, the new most anticipated exciting amazing West Hunt mode is here! 🤠🌵🪨

The map also got some upgrades adding a spooky taste🦇🦉👀

What team are you on?

Submission Rules:

• Reply to our Giveaway Tweet with a clip of you and your friends Playing West Hunt or Zombie Within
• One submission per user

Rewards:

• 2 winners will receive 3 West Hunt, 3 Zombie Within, and 3 West Hunt DLC packs (for Zombie Within) EACH!
• Once winners have been announced, you have 30 days to join the Wandering Wizard Discord and send the moderators a message via Mod Mail to claim your keys.

Back to the West Hunt

Submission Rules:

• Submit a clip of you and your friends Playing West Hunt in 4v4 Mode to Social Media - Twitter(X), Instagram, Tik Tok, or YouTube
• Use hashtag #BackToTheWestHunt in your submission title so we can easily find it on socials
• One submission per user

Rewards:

• 1 winner will receive 8 random item bundle keys, 1 to keep and 7 to give to their friends
• Once winners have been announced, you have 30 days to join the Wandering Wizard Discord and send the moderators a message via Mod Mail to claim your keys.

It's time for a Fireworks Fiasco!

Submission Rules:

• Post a picture of your local fireworks from the 4th of July to Twitter(X) or Instagram
• Make sure to upload the photo with the West Hunt logo png superimposed on top
• Use hashtag #WestHunt4th in your submission so we can easily find it on socials
• Add a short 4th of July themed caption
• One submission per user

Rewards:

• 1 winner will receive 4 random item bundle keys, 1 to keep and 3 to give to their friends

Westhunt - Update v1.4 Patch Notes

New Features:

4v4 Mode (Custom Rooms Only)

Daily Login Rewards Enhanced

UI Updates:

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an issue where outlaws could be detected through the outlines of other objects, ensuring a fairer stealth experience for all players.
• When the custom setting "Disable Sheriff's Outline" is enabled, the sheriff's icon will no longer appear on the minimap, maintaining the element of surprise in gameplay.
• Plus several minor bug fixes to enhance game stability and performance based on your feedback.

Congratulations to our Big Shot Summer Community Event Winner!

Winner: DiamondBat Toons

Rewards:

• 3 West Hunt base game Keys

It's a Big Shot Summer!

Kaif McNasty Smii7y Vanoss Sascha und Leon Nogla Swol Big Puffer Blarg Grizzy

Submission Rules:

• Submit a split screen shot of you playing as the Sheriff using one of West Hunt’s Influencer skins and tag the corresponding creator on Twitter(X) or Instagram
• Use hashtag #WestHuntBigShotSummer in your submission title so we can easily find it on socials
• Add a short description to your submission letting your favorite creator know how much you appreciate them
• One submission per user, we don’t want to spam our YouTuber friends

Rewards:

• 3 of our favorite submissions will win 3 West Hunt base game Keys for them and their friends

Added Global Chat:

• Utilize the new global chat feature to help organize custom games with others

Teleportation Improvements:

• Enhanced teleportation mechanics to provide smoother and more reliable movement across the game world.
• Addressed instances of teleportation glitches and inaccuracies reported by players.

New Exclusive YouTuber Skins:

Unlimited sheriff bullets:

• Enjoy unlimited sheriff bullets, intensifying the hunt for outlaws!
• Outlaws, beware! Stay one step ahead of the sheriff's relentless pursuit to survive and thrive!

Bug fixes:

Coming Soon:

• Prepare for daily doses of excitement! In the next patch, get ready to claim exclusive rewards just by logging in each day. Stay tuned for more details on what treasures await!

• Prepare for high-stakes team hunts in the Old West!
• Prepare to round up your posse for adrenaline-fueled hunts in the upcoming 4v4 Custom Mode! Strategize, coordinate, and reign supreme over the Wild West!

Happy Cinco de Mayo Westerners!

Submission Rules:

• Submit a screenshot of you playing in the Mexico City map to the Screenshots section of the Steam Forum
• Use hashtag #WestHuntCincoDeMayo in your submission to be considered
• Once winners are announced you have 30 days to respond to the ww_cm account to receive your keys

Submission Details:

• You can upload screenshots using the screenshot uploader tool. By default this button is bound to "F12", and can be edited within the Steam settings.
• Open the Steam client and click on "View" and then "Screenshots" at the top to access the screenshot uploader.

Rewards:

• 3 randomly selected submissions will win 1 random bundle key each. Random bundles include skins, taunts, and more!

April Showers Bring May flowers… a shower of bullets that is.

Submission Rules:

• Submit a screenshot or video of you shooting The Outlaw with your last bullet in a 10 shot round as the Sheriff in Custom Game Mode
• Must include the following tag in submission to be considered #RainingBullets
• One entry per user
• Once winners are announced they have 30 days to respond to the ww_cm account to receive their keys

Screenshot Submission Details:

• You can upload screenshots using the screenshot uploader tool. By default this button is bound to "F12", and can be edited within the Steam settings.
• Open the Steam client and click on "View" and then "Screenshots" at the top to access the screenshot uploader.

Rewards:

• A feature on our next announcement post and a shout out on Social Media
• 3 randomly chosen winners will win 1 random bundle key each

1st Place Winner: Tux

2nd Place Winner: ToniEight8

Rewards:

• A feature on our next announcement post and a shout out on Social Media
• Winners will receive 3 Steam keys for them and their friends

Submission Rules:

• Submit a video of your fastest run catching the outlaw to the Videos section of the West Hunt Steam Forums
• Must include the following tag in the title of the submission to be considered #FastestInTheWest
• Must include time of fastest run in the description of the video
• One entry per user
• Once winners are announced they have 30 days to respond to the ww_cm account to receive their keys

How to Upload a Video to Steam Community:

• Videos must be uploaded to YouTube before you'll be able to submit them to the Steam community. YouTube videos must be set to public and embedding must be enabled.
• Adding a video to the Steam community can be done by clicking the "Videos" link on the right side of your Steam profile.
• If your Steam account is not yet linked to YouTube, you'll need to click the "Link to YouTube" button at the top of the page.
• On the next page select the "Access your YouTube videos" button. You'll then be prompted to enter your YouTube account credentials and to authorize Steam.
• Once you're done linking your YouTube account with Steam, return to the videos page on your Steam profile and select the "Add videos from YouTube" button near the top. Clicking on this button will give a page which looks like the following:
• Find the video you want to share and click on the checkbox to the left of the thumbnail under the "Select Video(s) to add" section. Once you have a video selected choose the game you want to associate it with by using the drop-down list. If you're adding a non-Steam game video, you can type the name of the game into the text box beneath the drop-down instead.
• When you're ready, click on "Add Video".
• Near the top of the page you'll receive confirmation letting you know the video was added.
• If you click on the "Videos" button on your Steam profile it will now display the video you just added. The video will also appear in the community hub for the selected game.

Rewards:

• A feature on our next announcement post and a shout out on Social Media
• The 3 fastest Sheriffs will receive 3 Steam keys for them and their friends

• The penalty for leaving games is less harsh(when you are already dead).
• Bug fixing
• Improved anti-cheat.

Congratulations to our Leaderboard Winners!

Sheriff Top 3

From February 8th-14th West Hunt is having a Free Week!

• Participants must be a member of the Wandering Wizard Discord to Qualify
• Winners will be announced via Discord. Once Leaderboard winners have been announced, they have 24 hours to submit the following via Mod Mail; A screenshot of their West Hunt Username and a link to their Steam or Switch Profile.
• No cheating or bug abusing is allowed. Please be aware that rules may be added/changed during the event.

• The Top 3 Leaderboard winners will win 3 West Hunt Steam keys each for them and their friends

Hello Westerners!

Here are the winners of our #GettingAwayWithIt Community Challenge!

• 1st Place - 3 Keys (West Hunt Summer Pack, West Hunt Halloween Pack, West Hunt Halloween Pack2)
• 2nd Place - 2 Keys (West Hunt Halloween Pack, West Hunt Halloween Pack2)
• 3rd Place - 1 Key (West Hunt Halloween Pack2)
• Community Vote - All 4 DLC and 1 Base Game Key! (West Hunt Exclusive Pack1, West Hunt Summer Pack, West Hunt Halloween Pack, West Hunt Halloween Pack2)