Parenting Tools

Parenting is hard -- and it's even harder when you can't communicate with your family members. As we've been beta testing the upcoming Slough Creek episode, we've realized that we need to add more ways for the player to communicate a few essential things to their mate and to their pups. These include commands to tell your mate to come on home (if they're out hunting or maintaining territory), or invite them to join you on such an excursion, or go back to the den on their own if you're both out and about in your territory. Similarly, we've added commands to tell your pups to go inside the den or come on out. Today's video looks at how those are shaping up in the game.
We're also finally adding hotkeys for the Emotes panel, with a key for each emote in the Favorites panel. You can also assign keys, as you like. This will be included in the next patch, coming in a few weeks. The mate commands are only in Slough Creek, since your mate sticks with you until you have a den and all the demands of raising your family.
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WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition is available now for PC/Mac on Steam and itch.io, as Early Access. The game currently includes Episode 1: Amethyst Mountain, Lost River: Classic, and multiplayer mode in both maps. Slough Creek is in development! The mobile version will come after the game (including Slough Creek) is completed on PC/Mac platforms. The next episode, Tower Fall (DLC) will follow. We do not announce specific release dates. We will release them when they are ready!

[@RosieWolf]

I’m so glad that this is being added. Gone are the days where your mate grabs a pup and runs to the other side of the map (I hope lol)

[@WolfQuestGame]

Hopefully!

[@preamedofficially3901]

I don't want my mate to put a pup so far away from me(like they always do XD)

[@preamedofficially3901]

But some times they bring the pup back or bring another one over

[@beckyr1614]

lol

[@drzodiac9786]

Omg my mate always did that in wolf quest 2 😂

[@DemonicDemonDog]

Parents: what are you watching. Me: Parenting tools. Parents: *ARE WE NOT GOOD ENOUGH?!*

[@runaway_orphans]

Lmao

[@volare0via]

🤣

[@ParakeetWorld]

Asian parents be like

[@elishaandy]

😆😂

[@jamesstyles8832]

Lol

[@FoodNinja96]

First discovered and downloaded the game in 2008 when i was 12 on my quest to find games where you could BE the animal. This was and still is the best one hands down! Its amazing to see how far its come ❤

[@moopboop2312]

Same

[@Heyy885]

I found out about this game two years ago!!

[@UchuuYumemi]

I remember playing this game when i was a kid. I'm glad its still being supported and i recently purchased it as well. Only thing is that im having difficulty to attract a mate lol

[@WolfQuestGame]

support.wolfquest.org/help/getting-a-mate

[@laylacupcakefox1037]

@@WolfQuestGame only if things like that were for real life ;-;

[@c3nt]

Ok change u to me and mate to boyfriend or people in general

[@lol42069.]

@@laylacupcakefox1037 lmao me

[@yuu8835]

aye, sometimes were destined to be single ;-;

[@z0mb13mu77]

The soft woof, also known as "bouf" is actually a pretty easy sound for a human to make. Although it's not good enough to be used in a game like this, it's still a pretty neat sound to learn how to do. You just need to make an "ouf" or "rouf" sound. It should come from the chest and it shouldn't be too airy or else it won't sound right. It also needs to be rough. If you don't make the sound rough, it won't sound like a dog/wolf. It just sounds like a human saying "ruff". But once you get the basic sound right all it takes is some practice and it can sound pretty realistic. It can make your throat pretty sore if you do it too many times though

[@kingstonvlach7835]

One time when I heard a bark and I think I have a good bark so I barked turns out I could speak dog allalong

[@pricklepines]

the slough creek map is so green and colorful! I love it

[@onepineapple4115]

hard to find pups tho in da tall grass O

[@SpiritedWolf]

That's amazing how you've placed it. Now players can ask their mate to follow or stay behind to watch the pups. Unless of course like in the video if your mate has a social personality then they'll come with you. As we all know in the old game, wherever you went, your mate would automatically follow you. But with the new woof effect, it'll make it easier for the players to do something they want to do by themselves. The game is coming together nicely and beautifully, and I know players (such as myself) will have a fun time and gaming experience when Slough Creek releases. Keep it up WolfQuest Team, and of course stay safe and stay healthy!

[@onepineapple4115]

YUS, I love that new update

[@laylacupcakefox1037]

as soon I see the nonfiction: "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HOOOOOOOOO" *looks at hands that are now paws* "dang it now how am I suppose to play!"

[@tubbyqueen]

Ah yes because making one noise makes you tf into an animal..

[@laylacupcakefox1037]

@@tubbyqueen ah yes because a person couldn't take a joke they needed no make a comment Edit: to*

[@Abbyuuu]

@@tubbyqueen r/whooosh

[@thecringeykid738]

@@tubbyqueen ah yes that is soo true even tho its a joke

[@cammm360]

ACK- THE PUPPERS WADDLES *_I cAnNoT_*

[@brokenjelly2739]

✨ w a d d e l e ✨

[@onepineapple4115]

so cute ^>^

[@willowstar157]

“The soft woof is proving to be a real challenge, here’s why.” *proceeds to make some very not family friendly sounds* Yeaaaaah good idea for a take two 😂😂😂 you guys are doing amazing. The game’s come so far from like eight years ago

[@kennedymanecke6783]

OmL. 😂😂😂🙏🏼😇 holy water.

[@thatk-9woof]

Have a good day from Canada! This is looking amazing, WQ dev team.

[@lokirae3]

Oh! Hi fellow Canadian!

[@jamesstyles8832]

Hello, I'm from Canada, too! More specifically, from British Columbia.

[@husky6732]

@@jamesstyles8832 Hello other Canadian's! I'm from BC too! :D

[@stoopid5389]

@@husky6732 ayyye BC

[@husky6732]

Ayyyy 👈😎👈

[@Ominous_Odyssey]

Gotta say, the extra communication is probably a good feature to have. Even with great AI, mistakes or frustrating events could still occur, so it's nice to have a backup. Although, I like the idea that your mate and pups may not always immediately follow your instructions depending on their personalities or what they're doing, definitely adds an extra flair of realism and immersion.

[@tarena397]

You should add mod kit tool ability for a game, imagine how many wonderful maps and mods people would be able to create!

[@batbitess4121]

This!

[@chrisdina6810]

ya, hope they allow mod 👍😊

[@leebuckets7452]

Though that sounds amazing it would be a lot of work for the creators of wolf quest, and think of it took them this long to make a map it might take you even longer to make a good one. Pulse it kinds takes away from the real point of a game, to live the life of a wooooooolf

[@mnnkhu]

YESSSS I WANT CUSTOM MAPS

[@chrisdina6810]

@@leebuckets7452 ya i guess, but it would be so cool to have mod, just like mount and blade warband, i used to play that game alot, then found out it has alot of mods, really enjoyed the game, so just kinda hope WQ3 have that too, i think the community will really like it, but we cant force it tho..

[@nathi060200]

Petition to use the woof of that dog video where he woofs right after being told “don’t woof”

[@sunnyfields1845]

This one? instagram.com/p/CAn3geUgvw5/?igshid=ciy0vkomanyu

[@mintefox]

Heck Yes You’re a parent? I didn’t know that! Sadly I don’t have a clean bark because there’s always noise in my house though

[@buckleuphun]

That's cool! I always wondered what our secondary howl would do, and some other emotes! Games looking great as ever, can't wait for slough creek! 👀🐺❤️

[@blacktea5731]

Same I’m so excited!!!

[@poptart9478]

Same you don't know how much I am excited!!✨✨

[@matthasanapplepencil962]

This’ll be really helpful to get my mate to do whatever task I need, especially when I need to go farther away so they can take care of the pups.

[@21chemH]

This is adorable! I cant wait to see it finished sense im on mobile

[@LilT_06-832F]

Same

[@BlueWolfXD]

You are not alone

[@jewelsthecat5331]

Mobile gang

[@21chemH]

@@jewelsthecat5331 Ikr

[@LilT_06-832F]

@@jewelsthecat5331 yeah XD

[@PuddlesTheMolten]

I actually remember asking if you’d ever be able to ask your mate to come, stay, attack, flee, etc but it was in my review of the game so I didn’t expect it to get noticed. I’m really _really_ excited to see this feature being implemented!

[@caroline6218]

Wolf communication is very fascinating and I’m glad it’s implementing so well in the game

[@clem.7112]

Can we thank you for all the work you are doing for us to make the game so much better and we can enjoy it? It's amazing how WolfQuest has progressed, I love how they involve us so that we can participate in the creation of the game, really thanks! WolfQuest is the best simulator of a wolf in history, nothing more to report.

[@aquavaill]

I’m early for once! This looks awesome, keep up the great work!

[@aquavaill]

@@lupinb-par8010 hello lol

[@Phoenixfishart]

Ooooo I’m so early!!! Cant wait to play this on mobile when it’s ready!!!

[@deadpossum6826]

The struggle 😭

[@Phoenixfishart]

@@deadpossum6826 yeah 😭😭😭😭 we just have to be patient and hang in there 👊😔

[@Ominous_Odyssey]

Hang in there guys, with enough patience your time may come- eventually. Unfortunately it's inevitable that a game made for Pc and Mac will be difficult to integrate effectively into a mobile device. But, just hang in there.

[@Phoenixfishart]

@@Ominous_Odyssey yeah 😔 we will! :D! XD

[@CalmingKittenMultiverse]

Not gonna lie, but when you were barking, or woofing, I woofed along ;D I really love the idea of having your wolf bark, to warn the pups to go back to the den, as that reminds me of parents in the real world, yelling for their kids to get back into the house when they need them to. Your progress on Slough Creek never fails to excite me! Keep up the amazing work, as always!

[@shroombunny510]

LOL I WOOFED TOO

[@Subtootherfoxeesh]

Once my mate went for a strangely long period of time so of course, after a coyote attack, i was curious on what dear Thorn was doing. Well turns out, he was trying to hunt a spike elk the whole time. Sometimes how interactive the NPCs are in the game is just suprising. Once I even saw stranger wolves trying to attack bison. Its super impressive, great job Wolfquest.

[@rzrdzr]

your woof is fine, sufficiently convincing. so psyched for a new highlight on the anticipated slough creek episode. my wolf has been thoroughly exploring amethyst mountain with his mate and is now tracking migrating elk herd during the winter season in my game, really can't wait to be able to raise pups of his own so he can hunt for them and then with them once they grow up!

[@lumiiinous]

This is amazing! So excited for the hotkeys, emotes are pretty difficult to navigate with the menu

[@unsettled3943]

I love the huge variety of skins for the pups

[@leilaboglione7203]

Will the coyotes be predators for the pups like in the old game? If they are will they be in groups instead of just one? Btw slough creek is looking awesome! Its worth the wait

[@leilaboglione7203]

@lingerie theif thanks, I didn't know that. I was confused because you can see in the game there can be about 3 coyotes chasing a rabbit, so I kinda assumed it was the same with them trying to kill a pup.

[@inactive7268]

I got a fantastic idea that could maybe be added in at a later date, maybe if your at the den and your pups get hungry you could listen for your mates howl when /if they decide it may be a good time to hunt, a howl back could be an "ok I'm coming" it may give the game more reason to play it with headphones and feel like your mate has more control

[@Lizuma]

Yay, we can communicate with our mates now! Im even more excited! :D

[@newblackpaladin8246]

This just keeps getting better! I love that the pups will be able to be safe in the den while I'm hunting or patrolling. I also love that you can get your mate to stay if you want to go alone.

[@SinisterY0lk]

Love that The Sound Commands are getting more use!

[@TheFoxGirlGamer]

Hello Wolfquest! I love your game very much even tho I havent played yet.

[@nojorooney]

3:28 I love how the second pup went all the way to the back to make sure their homies are okay, what a good sibling.

[@addyxinwonderland1473]

wolf do awoo All jokes aside, i'm really excited about the emote hotkeys!! That's one of the things I would like, since I like to use emotes in singleplayer. (Snarling, playbow, submission, etc.)

[@senere4991]

I love that you guys are coming up with great ideas and taking the time to fix bugs.

[@cheese6106]

I went to yellowstone and its AWSOME! So many animals and nature! we even saw gizers or however you spell it

[@WolfQuestGame]

Cool! The real thing is the best!

[@wolftimeplusguineapigs3862]

Oof, all the new stuff is a bit stressful! There so much, it’s gonna take me a hot second to get used to it 😂 good work tho guys I’m SO FLUFFING EXCITED! Keep up the good work! We appreciate the dev blogs!

[@labrador81meep54]

Same! I’m really hoping I don’t get stuck with a huge litter on my first game lol.

[@onepineapple4115]

@@labrador81meep54 ye

[@lillielloyd2194]

Just recently purchased the game! I really really love it, the original game was my childhood, and I'm so glad that there's an updated, better version of it... I may have grown up with the original but man, this is a lot better! I'm glad to see it's being worked on.

[@amyricketts1865]

I feel like it would be so cool if the pups had like different reaction to different sounds you make like if you growl aggressively the pups will look at you immediately to see what’s wrong and if you do a bark they will see what’s happening but not be so worried that would be pretty cool you guys are doing such a good job!!!!

[@jojooffaraway2675]

OMG yes hotkeys! And the mate commands are such an amazing thing to have!

[@coffeedemon5942]

amazing work so far eee!! finally was able to put notifs on >3

[@dawgcat3087]

YES MATES WILL MARK ON THEIR OWN!!

[@misapelantova4865]

Yay! Hotkeys! I didn't realize how much I miss them in this game! 😍

[@dontworrybehappy7469]

I've been playing wolf quest for years upon years and I'm so excited to see that it's coming together in the way you guys wanted it to be! you guys are really awesome I cant wait for the mobile to come out, I dont have a good laptop to run it sadly

[@mistakesregretsandimperfec7740]

Oh... My god... I got this vid randomly in recommend! Dude, this game was a big part of my childhood, what the actual burning heck!? AND THIS WAS IN MY RECOMMENDED?! *AND THE VIDEO WAS POSTED A DAY AGO!?* I'm a very happy pile of flesh tonight...

[@PS-vr1uv]

I remember playing the original game and buying the second part, Slough creek. I loved it, and I'm so excited to see the new game and updates and such come out. I'll definitely buy it if I save up enough money. Love your guy's work.

[@jamiekrehbiel8457]

The game is looking amazing. You guys are really doing some good work here, glad that we have so many passionate people working on this lovely game

[@lilbasenji1]

Yes finally a way to communicate to your mate and pups. I remember getting so frustrated with my mate in the old game. He even offered a pup to a bear. I like to think that he was not ready for parenthood. Lol

[@ButterAndBeans21]

Wow! Such cool additions! It’s so useful for you being able to hunt alone!

[@Mali-or4uu]

I really like the soft woof to give commands that’s nice and reassuring

[@AveryCF]

I'm not gonna lie, I really want a video now of the Wolf Quest team being recorded trying to "soft woof". I know it's curiosity killed the cat and not the wolf but surely wolves get curious too, right? Would be a funny placeholder video, and I can't be the only one to think that. You'll all look insane but us fans would giggle for you all trying your best and understand.

[@haven278]

Hey WQ team, the games looking incredible! We all very much so appreciate all the hard work youve put into this wonderful game! We all cannot wait for the final product! As for the sounds, Keyushs channel is a good one to look at. He usually does a lot of soft vocals. If you really are desperate for one and dont like his, just look up people having conversations with huskies. You could also look at other dog channels and maybe tone the audio of the dog down? Sherpa, (Keyushs best friend) has a lot of little woofs... and long woofs.. soft and really really loud. Usually really loud. Sherpa is not afraid to speak his mind. If still no luck and you have to resort to human vocals, next time cup your hands around your mouth and leave a small opening. Remember wolves have muzzles and we need to use our hands to get the sounds they get! Hopefully you can find what youre looking for, but either sound or way you get the soft woof, you know we'll be behind you 100%. Good luck and have an amazing day!

[@Optimally_healthy5831]

The pups are so cute as they line up to parade into the den :D

[@Panda19288]

This is just getting better and better

[@whaale.]

Thanks! These are really helpful! Ive just started playing and watching the video help alot! Tanks

[@caroq1426]

I'm late I know, but I love the hard work! It looks beautiful, and this is very helpful . Love it! Your faithful follower Wolfy

[@Ubiquitousducky]

Hot keys are going to be sooo sooooo helpful. Slough creek is looking amazing aswell!

[@striker8170]

You should add a size scale to the wolf customization so that players can choose the size of their wolf. I think that would make customization alot more fun and it adds more of a real feeling since not all wolves are the same size in real life

[@WolfQuestGame]

That is coming.

[@kaelynlovell8423]

This is gonna be awesome! Thank you WolfQuest for all the work you have put in to make this game enjoyable, fun, and accurate! Y’all are amazing!

[@maddie6589]

I ASKED FOR THE ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF WQ FOR CHRISTMAS AND I'M SO READY TO EXPERIENCE AND SEE HOW FAR THIS GAME HAS COME!!!! CHILDHOOD GAME RIGHT HERE 💛💛💛

[@ajaxsnumberonefan]

I’m watching this with my 9 year old. It’s her favorite game. I love the names of the pups lol. So original lol

[@SarcasticLynx]

The pups are so CHONKY and I love it

[@volare0via]

Good work!👍 I can't wait for Slough creek!!!!

[@edithcambri4071]

Nice video! I’m excited to get this game! I’m glad you made it easier to communicate with our mate. Keep up the great work!

[@journey-in-faith]

Omg! I haven’t played Wolfquest in so long! The new fur textures, the beauty! I know this is different.. this warms my heart so much and the new game and textures are so beautiful 🤩

[@music0cool]

Died at the people trying to do a woof 😂 also aw cute dog!

[@jukia5773]

Keep your good work! Your fan’s in Brazil are pretty excited with this game!^^

[@LunarRainStorm]

Heck yeah!

[@nobodyjustme2208]

Awww so adorable when the pups enter the den!

[@mxdaras]

i remember when my mate used to take a pup and run somewhere else, it was so annoying. very excited for this to be finished!

[@Braidedheart]

I just bought the game! Can’t wait for this expansion to come out fully. :)

[@tamaracdc20]

I love that wolves can mark territory!

[@fancygif4646]

My dog is very vocal.. Clips from her maybe..? I don't quite understand how audio clips work, or if it can just be a video with sound.

[@breannat7852]

Omg I cant wait for the new update! It looks very amazing, cant wait!!

[@fenkmann]

I cant wait for all the stress of caring for pups

[@annacarpenter764]

looks amazing as always everyone!! cant wait🥰❤️

[@ForeverNutt]

I laughed a lot when he began woofing, I'm so excited for these updates!!

[@arichuux]

can’t wait for all these updates to be added to mobile ! ! Then I can also buy the full version as I’m waiting :)

[@zinniaflower5286]

I can’t wait for it to be done

[@WolfQuestGame]

We agree!

[@rebelrider7694]

Love the automatic emote hot keys! 😄

[@kennedymanecke6783]

I'm on mobile so I'm waiting til' it's finished!! I can't wait!!! It looks and sounds amazing!! I love the puppies and dens and emotes and EVERYTHING!! I played the first one and I can already tell this is going to be WAY better, detailed, more fun and exciting! @////@ I'm too excited...

[@yerweeb8781]

I've watched all the videos since you start the new wolf quest and you guys have came along way from then to now I'm really excited for the game to fully come out n be out on all plat froms

[@keiozen]

I miss playing this game in 2013-2014 ish,, im surprised on how its still moving on with a big community. I might buy it again, too.

[@PS-vr1uv]

Its still a great game, I can't wait to get WQ 3

[@doggosarecool7737]

Dang, my dog can make a really low bark and she barks a lot when she hears or sees something. The video is really cool too. Keep up the great work!

[@randompersonpresent]

Wow that looks amazing Its funny when this came out i was making a video thats cool we can communicate with our mate

[@tigerart7845]

Yeah I’m excited for slough creek, but THE DOG WAS ADORABLE

[@ooowecat]

Excited to play slough creek!

[@delahayev7930]

I'm in love with all these new features omg!!! I'm so excited to take care of my woofers and be a decent parent xD Now finally, our mates will listen to us qwq TYSM for doing such a great job, your attention to details is beyond words!

[@kaiyolovu_alberto]

In the game, when in multiplayer, players are not able to sit and do emotes, or wag their tails when laying down, It'd be a really neat idea to add that like you and your team did with the howling when laying down or curling up

[@datsavagepokewolf5427]

Wow this sounds rlly nice. I used to be addicted to this game. I remember once I made it to the summer haven with 3 pups but my mate didn't come home despite my repeated calls and by the time she returned I only had 1 pup left alive...

[@ek0a202]

I don't know if you mentioned this but you can leave your mate with your pups while you mark Territories or go hunting nothing happened so I think it's safe 👍

[@silverhowl9331]

Parenting tools?? I’ve always wanted something like that in a game like WolfQuest! And now I have it!

[@cammm360]

George: *Heyo I’m a professional serial killer have a nice day-*

[@Skeelioptile]

Video: Talking about wolf parenting Me, immediately: I SEE JOLEEENE

[@zephyrusorcleo7383]

I have a strong feeling that Seri! Pixel Biologist will have a slight breakdown when she can have pups in WolfQuest 3 instead of moving them over to WolfQuest 2.7, and can tell her mate what she needs it to do lol

[@NovaTheDragon]

I cant even say how excited I am for WQ3!!! Sadly I have to wait for mobile, but it'll be worth it!

[@marble-eater]

oh my god I haven’t played this game since I was a kid!! I didn’t know it had updates!! I HAVE to redownload this omg

[@averyptaszek7168]

This is looking great, I'm so excited!