GameMill Entertainment and Cradle Games have confirmed a release date for Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy on Nintendo Switch.
The hunt of a lifetime awaits you across 27 epic Treks and 135 diverse hunting Sites, delivering more than three times the content seen in any previous game in the popular arcade hunting series.
This globetrotting adventure will see you track down “the biggest roster of animals ever,” from Elk and Bighorn Sheep to more dangerous trophies such as Grizzly Bears and Lions.
In an experience that is promises to set “a new standard for arcade hunting adventures,” you can also expect 27 Bonus Games, expanded weapon choices like the Crossbow, competitive multiplayer modes, and a reimagined Trophy Room.
The publisher has outlined the game’s key features, which include:
- The Definitive Big Buck Hunter Experience Comes Home: Dive into nine unique animal Adventures spanning a variety of worldwide environments. With over three times the content of previous Big Buck Hunter console games, explore 135 hunting Sites across 27 different Treks and face off in 27 fan-favorite Bonus Games like Pappy’s Moonshine Factory and Space Attack.
- Dynamic Multiplayer: Jump into competitive hunts with your friends in local multiplayer modes, featuring both turn-based and simultaneous play.
- Exciting Trophy Animals & Critters: Hunt a wide range of beasts, including Cheetahs, Black Panthers, Woolly Mammoths, and more. Score extra points by targeting over 48 small game critters like Rabbits, Coyotes, and Crocodiles!
- Enhanced Gameplay: Choose from expanded weapon options like the classic Shotgun and all-new Crossbow for added challenge.
- Reimagined Trophy Room: Showcase your hunting achievements in a completely reimagined Trophy Room with customizable displays and evolving frames.
- Stunning Environments & Visuals: Immerse yourself in beautifully rendered locations with fluid, on-rail camera mechanics.
Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy will be released at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide on 11 April 2025.
