Way of the Hunter 2 Animal List: Species by Reserve
The official 1.0 FAQ lists species across New Laurentia and Kilimaya Reserve, while the roadmap confirms 28 species shipped in Version 1.0. Two additional species were delayed to post-launch updates; this list reflects the reserve names published in the current FAQ.
Basis: Nine Rocks Games — current Way of the Hunter 2 FAQ; Nine Rocks Games — The Road Ahead; Nine Rocks Games — 1.0 launch and release notes
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The Scarlet Seeker · Source / open if playback failsAn official-source species list for Way of the Hunter 2 Version 1.0, grouped by New Laurentia and Kilimaya Reserve.
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New Laurentia
The current official FAQ lists these New Laurentia species: American wolverine, grizzly bear, Dall sheep, eastern wild turkey, Northwestern grey wolf, mallard, western moose, white-tailed ptarmigan, Rocky Mountain elk, Rocky Mountain mule deer, snowshoe hare, northern white-tailed deer, wood bison, Rocky Mountain pronghorn, and Central European wild boar.
Kilimaya Reserve
The same FAQ lists Greater kudu, blue wildebeest, Nile crocodile, spotted hyena, blesbok, Cape mountain zebra, common hippopotamus, Cape honey badger, southern lion, South African ostrich, Cape buffalo, southern yellow-billed duck, and southern common warthog. The roadmap separately says two further species were delayed beyond 1.0. Use the in-game Encyclopedia if a current patch changes the displayed roster.