Hunting Simulator 3 vehicles allow hunters to navigate the game's expansive 100 km² open-world maps across Colorado and Texas without relying solely on slow foot travel. Developer NACON Studio Ghent and publisher Nacon have confirmed official brand partnerships with Kawasaki, Polaris, and Ford, bringing five licensed off-road vehicles to the game across utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) and sport utility vehicles (SUVs).
Players can acquire vehicles through the in-game store, park them in their reserve lodge garages, and deploy them across rugged wilderness biomes.
Confirmed Vehicle Roster and Licensed Brands
Nacon revealed the game's vehicle lineup through official community dev logs and press releases, establishing licensed machinery as a core pillar of exploration. Rather than generic transport, the title features real-world all-terrain platforms designed for diverse trail conditions.
| Brand | Model | Vehicle Type | Official Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki | Mule Pro-FX EPS LE | UTV / Side-by-Side | Full-size utility vehicle designed for open wilderness hauling and trail travel. |
| Kawasaki | Mule Pro-FXT 1000 LE Ranch | UTV / Multi-Row Side-by-Side | Ranch edition featuring a second row of passenger seating. |
| Kawasaki | Teryx S LE | Sport UTV | A compact, sportier side-by-side built for agile rough-terrain navigation. |
| Polaris | Ranger EV | Electric UTV | An all-electric utility model running quietly across reserve terrain. |
| Ford | Official Model (Dev log confirms SUV partnership) | SUV | Licensed off-road sport utility vehicle; specific model naming details remain under wraps in pre-release materials. |
According to official Steam announcements and publisher press releases, five off-road vehicles from these three licensed manufacturers will be featured across the game's release window.
How to Access and Manage Vehicles in the Garage
Vehicles in Hunting Simulator 3 are tied directly to the player's outpost infrastructure rather than summoned instantly out of thin air.
- Locate the Outpost Garage: At reserve hubs—such as the Colorado lodge compound—players can walk up to the exterior garage bay. The garage doors trigger open automatically upon approach.
- Access the Vehicle Terminal: Inside the garage, interact with the vehicle management station to browse owned machinery.
- Acquire New Rides: Unlocked models can be purchased using money earned from completing hunting contracts, culling targets, and selling harvested game meat and pelts.
- Deploy to the Field: Select the vehicle you wish to take onto the reserve trails to drive directly out of the outpost grounds.
Field Traversal and Driving Mechanics
In early gameplay demonstrations, creators testing early access builds noted distinct handling characteristics for the off-road lineup:
- Rapid Acceleration: The Polaris Ranger EV features an electric powertrain, delivering instantaneous torque and rapid acceleration across rolling meadows and dirt paths.
- Topographical Limits: While vehicles speed up transit between distant lookout towers, blinds, and water bodies, the terrain features steep canyon walls, rivers, and dense forests that require players to follow marked trails or dismount to cross on foot.
- Companion Interaction: In early access preview sessions, players observed that hunting dogs did not automatically hop into the passenger seats when driving away. Mechanics regarding in-vehicle dog transport remain unconfirmed in current pre-release builds.
- Audio Profile: Electric models like the Ranger EV produce minimal motor whine compared to combustion engines, though close-proximity driving near active game trails can still scatter sensitive wildlife like elk and white-tailed deer herds.
Editions and Pre-Order Vehicle Bonuses
For players planning their purchase ahead of the October 29, 2026 launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Nacon has tied specific vehicle access to edition packages:
- Apex Predator Edition (Deluxe): Includes a bonus Polaris UTV alongside two Remington firearms, hunting accessories, dog gear, and lodge customization themes.
- In-Game Store Access: Players on standard editions can acquire vehicles through normal gameplay progression via the lodge store and garage bays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you hunt directly from vehicles in Hunting Simulator 3?
Official materials showcase vehicles strictly as exploration and transit tools designed to traverse the 100 km² maps. Hunting regulations in the game emphasize ethical harvests and licensing compliance; shooting from moving vehicles has not been shown or supported in official gameplay guides.
Are vehicles free at the start of the game?
In pre-alpha early access footage, beginner outposts provide access to a starting UTV in the garage, while additional configurations, sport variants, and higher-tier models require in-game currency earned from completing contracts and harvesting game cleanly.
