The adage “you get nothing in life for free” is normally correct. However, Expansive Worlds, the team behind Call of the Wild: The Angler, beg to differ. This fun-loving and carefree team has decided to treat its fanbase this Christmas. Thanks to the success of their game, they have launched a new DLC completely free of charge. However, there is a caveat, and that is that you own the main title, and you download it before the 5th of January 2023. If you don’t fulfil this criterion, well, you’ll miss out and you’ll have to part with your hard-earned cash.
I reviewed the main title in October, scoring it 7.5 out of 10. I commented on its massive world, atmospheric audio, and its range of tasks on offer. As such, when the developers release another massive chunk of content to explore, I was surprised. Their latest update focuses on the Trollsporet Nature Reserve in an environment steeped in Norwegian Folklore.
What’s included in the Call of the Wild: The Angler DLC?
Available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. The Norway Reserve includes a whole new map to discover across three varied biomes. Moreover, there are new activities and missions to complete and 13 new fish species to battle. Alongside this, the release, of a free update titled ‘Legends’ brings Legendary Fish, emotes, and many more improvements for players to enjoy.
Key Features:
- Get it for free until January 5th, 2023. If you own the base game or purchase it between December 15th, 2022, and January 5th, 2023, you can get the Norway Reserve for free. If you haven’t jumped in yet, now is a perfect time!
- A land of myths, giants and natural beauty. It is based on the rugged wilderness of Norway’s unspoilt nature. The Norway Reserve offers Anglers a chance to explore the beaten path among majestic mountains, bask in the midnight sun and marvel at the Northern Lights.
- New fish species. This idyllic Scandinavian backdrop might not promise you an encounter with the Midgard Serpent. However, it does offer 13 new fish species to try your skills against. You’ll encounter, the Brown Trout, Zander, and Atlantic Salmon. Therefore, you are in the right place for a great catch.
- Fishing and beyond. Are you angling for more diverse activities? The Norway Reserve offers a wide selection of new activities and missions, featuring fishing challenges, geocaching missions, scavenger hunts, and a unique narrative mission as well as collectables scattered across the varied biomes of Nøkkensjøen, Huldraskogen, and Fossegrimfjorden.
What does the team have to say?
“In the months since launch, we’ve released two major game updates as well as several patches, which have brought hundreds of game improvements and new features. Once again, we couldn’t have done it without the feedback we’ve received from our players. We are privileged to have one of the most supportive player communities around, and we are committed to continuing to improve Call of the Wild: The Angler by adding new content as well as expanding and improving on everything added so far.
Additionally, the team has worked tirelessly on the latest game update we’re calling ‘Legends’, which was rolled out alongside the Norway Reserve. This update offers the all-new Legendary Fish, more communication options through emotes, and many more improvements”, said Paul Rustchynsky, Game Director at Expansive Worlds.
On the release of the Norway Reserve, he added, “This new reserve not only adds a vast new region to explore but also 13 new fish species and a range of new missions, offering Anglers the chance to learn new skills and add new gear and tools to their collection. And as a token of our thanks to players for their continued support, we’re making the Norway Reserve available to get for free until January 5, 2023!”
(If this takes your fancy, more information on the game can be found here!)
