More hunting dog breeds, types?

[Migel]

I've been thinking that this game needs hunting dogs. It can get so lonely, and every hunter I know has a dog. Makes me wonder, will we get more dog breeds, maybe with different specialties? Retrievers for bird hunts or flushing, smaller dogs for rabbit hunting, etc.

I just... kinda want a golden Retriever, that's pretty much it.

[DopaTrain]

It's probably on the way.

[CaptainNebulous]

They mentioned on the livestreams that this first breed was chosen because it was the most voted for in the community survey, and that it's a bit of a "test dog" for them as well. It is likely there will be more breeds down the road, but there is probably some higher priority items in the meantime.

[MorbusGon]

Originally posted by MetalMastodon:

but there is probably some higher priority items in the meantime.

I'm really curious what that could be, considering how popular the Bloodhound DLC is and how much the demand for more breeds alone here on the Steam forum is. ^^'

[SneakyGremlin]

I'm hoping for a golden retriever as well.

[CaptainNebulous]

Originally posted by MorbusGon:

Originally posted by MetalMastodon:

but there is probably some higher priority items in the meantime.

I'm really curious what that could be, considering how popular the Bloodhound DLC is and how much the demand for more breeds alone here on the Steam forum is. ^^'

I can't say for certain, although I can certainly think of some things I'd consider a higher priority in regards to gameplay, quality of life, and usefulness. But it's important to not expect the developers to tunnel vision on one thing. So I try to push that point across, even if new breeds may be sooner than we think.

But I can tell you that it's not assumed by the developers that this is a one-and-done deal. Nothing is 100% yet but I don't think there needs to be much worry about there never being another dog added.

[☢☣Red»Klayton☣☢]

Cool I want a pointer as well.

[OleGreyGhost]

Some new breeds would be great AFTER they fix the NEW BUGS just introduced.

[Terrortoma]

Yes, but it would have to be different mechanics for a Retriever, because Retrievers, well, retrieve felled game. Whereas Bloodhounds are scent hounds, so they are for tracking and not retrieving.

[MorbusGon]

Originally posted by MetalMastodon:

Originally posted by MorbusGon:

I'm really curious what that could be, considering how popular the Bloodhound DLC is and how much the demand for more breeds alone here on the Steam forum is. ^^'

I can't say for certain, although I can certainly think of some things I'd consider a higher priority in regards to gameplay, quality of life, and usefulness. But it's important to not expect the developers to tunnel vision on one thing. So I try to push that point across, even if new breeds may be sooner than we think.

But I can tell you that it's not assumed by the developers that this is a one-and-done deal. Nothing is 100% yet but I don't think there needs to be much worry about there never being another dog added.

Yes of course. It was meant more as a rhetorical statement. The DLC was a fine game changer for me and other hunters. In my opinion better than another weapon pack. But 1 or 2 breeds and dog rolls more and it would be perfect. The game gained new attraction for me to be able to level up a new companion.

[Hidden Gunman]

It's a fair bet we won't see a pack of fifty fox-hounds and a horse, old chaps.

And for the same PC reasons I won't get azawakh or pig dogs... :(