After staking a claim on the PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Predator: Hunting Grounds is set to arrive on the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series. To add to the news, original developer IllFonic is now the publisher for the asymmetrical multiplayer title, which will see major content updates in 2024 and 2025.
Per the press release, IllFonic will release two major upgrades in 2024. The April version 2.49 upgrade for the currently available PS4 and PC versions updates player movement, Predator and Fireteam weapon balance, UX improvements, and more. Look forward to more details on the Xbox and PS5 versions coming later this year, with new Predators also arriving later this year and in 2025.
“This game has a strong, enthusiastic player base and a vocal community that wants to see the game updated and supported,” says Charles Brungardt, CEO of IllFonic. “Now that IllFonic is publishing games, we knew we had to get Predator: Hunting Grounds back. We knew we needed to get back to the Chopper!”
The breakdown for Predator: Hunting Grounds goes like this:
- April 2024: Patch 2.49 will cover the currently released PS4 and PC: Steam/Epic version of Predator: Hunting Grounds. The focus is on player movement, Fireteam weapon rework and balance, Predator weapon balance, and UX/playability improvements. More to come in the team’s patch notes.
- Late 2024 Release: Xbox Series and PS5 Release: This release is focused on next-gen running on Unreal 4.27, Vivox, and Wwise, with a Standard Edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition offered.
- Winter 2024: New Predators
- Spring 2025: More new Predators
IllFonic is also at work on Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game, which is set to arrive June 4 for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.