Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy heading to Nintendo Switch

Publisher GameMill Entertainment and developer Cradle Games have announced Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy, which is coming to Nintendo Switch. It will be available on April 11, 2025.

Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy features 27 Treks and 135 diverse hunting Sites from the arcade game series. The virtual hunting experience has players going on “a globetrotting adventure tracking down Whitetail Deer, Caribou, Gemsbok, and much more”.

Here’s some additional information:

Get ready to lock, load, and conquer the wild like never before with Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy! This at-home experience takes the best-selling arcade hunting game to thrilling new heights, delivering over three times the content of the previous console offering in the franchise. Take down the biggest roster of animals ever – from Elk and Bighorn Sheep to dangerous trophies such as Grizzly Bears and Lions – across a broad range of glorious environments.

With 27 adrenaline-pumping Bonus Games, expanded weapon choices like the Crossbow, competitive multiplayer modes, and a reimagined Trophy Room, Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy sets a new standard for arcade hunting adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned sharpshooter or a fresh newcomer, the hunt is on—are you ready?

Key Features

• 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.

View a trailer for the game below.

Announcement Trailer

The title will be sold physically and digitally for $39.99. Players can also purchase the “Mythic Hunting Pack”, which contains two additional animal Adventures with headshots-only Zombie Deer and the monstrous Buckzilla, plus extra Bonus Games and more, for $14.99.