Once a year, for some reason on April 1, EW has a little fun with the community. Here are their pranks.
You can find all special animals released for April Fools here.
2024: Blocky Blacktail Deer
2023: Funny Looking Turkeys
For the first time in the game's history EW tells everyone upfront what they will release for April 1: Funny looking Turkeys, released already on March 31. These turkeys can be taxed and are meant to keep their look in the Trophy Lodge forever.
Screenshot courtesy of community member Oskar4358
2022: T-Rex
Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaurs from theHunter Primal are roaming Logger's Point, Bushrangers Run and Whiterime Ridge. They can be shot but not harvested. Players say the T-Rex's would take very many shots even from big calibers before they drop dead. The animals can be identified by calls and tracks on the HunterMate.
Screenshot courtesy of community member MelGbones
2021: The Rob-bit
2020: Oversize Turkeys
Staff forum message
ATTENTION All Hunters!
Some unusual, weird-looking tracks have been reported in different locations of Whitehart Island and Settler Creeks. We advise all hunters extreme caution while the reserves' wardens investigate. Stay safe.
Community Trophy Shots
2018: New Multiplayer Animal Challenge
Community Pranks
Forum user SUPERWEP7 finally scored a field mouse (forum post)!
2017: Butterfly Hunter
2016: .50 Cal Sniper Rifle
A .50cal is supposed to make its way from theHunter Primal to theHunter.
2016: Unknown Species
Players detected clues of an "Unknown" species during the day.
The "Unknown" species appeared again in August 2016.
2015: Non-Typical Rabbit
Community Pranks
HooCairs found a T-Rex on Logger's Point |
2014: The Goose Hat
2013: The Pit of Doom
2012: 1UP Mushroom
The 1UP Mushroom could be picked up in the woods.