The beloved Big Buck Hunter franchise is charging onto home platforms in a major way. Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy has been officially announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, with a launch date set for April 11, 2025. This new installment promises to be the most expansive entry in the series yet, packing 27 thrilling treks and 135 unique hunting locations drawn directly from the legendary arcade lineup. Whether you grew up feeding quarters into the cabinet at your local bar or you are discovering the series for the first time, this release has something for every kind of sharpshooter.
Step into the great outdoors for the ultimate virtual hunting experience. Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy brings 27 epic treks and 135 diverse hunting sites from the iconic arcade series to your living room. Available across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store, this title is the definitive home console adaptation — placing you on a worldwide adventure where you can pursue Whitetail Deer, Caribou, Gemsbok, and a massive roster of wildlife.
Prepare to lock, load, and take on the wild like never before. This home edition elevates the best-selling arcade hunting franchise to extraordinary new heights, delivering more than triple the content found in any previous console version. From towering Elk and rugged Bighorn Sheep to fearsome trophy targets like Grizzly Bears and Lions, the animal roster is the biggest the franchise has ever assembled — spread across a stunning variety of global environments.
With 27 heart-pounding Bonus Games, an expanded weapon arsenal that now includes the Crossbow alongside the classic Shotgun, head-to-head multiplayer modes, and a completely reimagined Trophy Room, Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy raises the bar for arcade-style hunting games. Whether you are a battle-hardened veteran or a brand new player picking up a controller for the first time — the hunt is calling.
Key Features
The Ultimate Home Hunting Experience
Explore nine distinct animal Adventures set across diverse worldwide biomes. With over three times the content of previous console entries, hunters will traverse 135 hunting sites across 27 treks and enjoy 27 fan-favorite Bonus Games including Pappy's Moonshine Factory and Space Attack.
Dynamic Multiplayer Action
Challenge friends and family in competitive local multiplayer modes that support both turn-based and simultaneous play. No argument about who is the top marksman — settle it on screen.
Thrilling Trophy Animals & Critters
Track an incredible variety of wildlife including Cheetahs, Black Panthers, Woolly Mammoths, and many more exotic targets. Earn bonus points by picking off over 48 small game critters such as Rabbits, Coyotes, and Crocodiles.
Upgraded Gameplay Mechanics
Select from expanded weapon loadouts including the classic Shotgun and the brand-new Crossbow for an added layer of strategy and challenge on every hunt.
A Reimagined Trophy Room
Show off your greatest trophies in a completely redesigned Trophy Room featuring customizable display options and evolving frames that grow with your collection.
Breathtaking Environments & Visuals
Lose yourself in beautifully rendered landscapes powered by fluid, on-rail camera movement that makes every hunting site feel immersive and alive.
Pricing & Availability
Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy launches April 11 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store at a retail price of $39.99.
A premium "Mythic Hunting Pack" DLC will also be available for $14.99, featuring two additional animal Adventures with headshots-only Zombie Deer, the fearsome Buckzilla, plus bonus games and more.
Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy is licensed by Play Mechanix, developed by Cradle Games, and published by GameMill Entertainment.
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