Make some maps more realistic

[fickle pivot]

So, I know cotw makes maps the best they can for the maps outdoor environmental "vibe". But, I feel that some more animals should be added like for example:Yukon Valley, Artic Fox, Mountain Goat, Rocky Mountain Elk, and Black bear. Those are IRL species that are in the Yukon. So i feel that if cotw can in the next update: all maps will have atleast 15-20 species. if you are a hunter and you disagree, but that's fine if you have differed thoughts. Just don't say anything hurtful or mean

[hidden eagle]

Unfortunately, to keep the game running on legacy consoles (like Xbox One, 2014), the processing power to move greater numbers of animals limits how many species they can deploy. It seems with later maps they've make it work somehow, but I suspect a rework of older maps would be substantial

[dreamy pebble]

Yukon Valley (circled in red) compared to Arctic Fox and elk range maps

[late lodge]

Yea but EW does tend to blend areas together to be fair. If Yukon was like Medved that was mostly snow I'd be more inclined to accept the fox. The Elk would be sweet given the layout however would feel out of place given its reference.

[late lodge]

Yea I think EW will likely optimize next year or they have a new title in the works they have yet to reveal. I'm guessing they are due to the shift & given the support replies lately I'm lead to believe its in the works. Its just a theory though 😅

[odd walrus]

Tbh I wouldn’t be mad about Roosevelt Elk on Yukon, or Blacktail Deer (assuming both species get a very much needed remodel). I know it’s a bit of a stretch to throw them on there but not nearly as much as putting Musk Deer on Medved or Wigeon on Vurhonga.

[odd walrus]

Seeing as the game is over 8 years old at this point, I wouldn’t be surprised. Classic was 9 years old when COTW released. Assuming they follow a similar trend we should be getting something in the coming years.

[dreamy pebble]

Yukon has enough problems with ridiculous animal distributions that it makes me resent the map by quite a bit. Neither species really make sense because the famous Alaskan rainforests from where they reign aren’t present.

[woven epoch]

Yukon and Vurhonga I feel need some TLC

[odd walrus]

True, but the dense forests near the river could work as a sort of stand-in for those rainforests. I agree that Yukon has some ridiculous distribution issues (Grizzly Bears in particular) but I still wouldn’t mind seeing some “new” species on there. Obviously there are better places you could put a Blacktail or a Roosie such as BC, but Yukon is also not the worst choice ever.

[torn wagon]

Columbian Black-tails on Yukon would be the same as Musk Deer on Medved or Eurasian Wigeon on Vurhonga

[wicked temple]

I’d prefer if they didn’t add Roosevelt elk and black-tailed deer (Columbian and Sitka) to Yukon Valley.

[late lodge]

Dont get me wrong CotW will likely thrive on PC after the 10yr mark however unless its optimized next year I think it'll be left behind on Next gen consoles where new Gen titles will thrive on. The only alternative EW has is a new gen title if they dont convert. Its not me being mean its just how console ver. go. Every once in awhile older titles (Popular titles) will remain accessible however they dont grow. What you see is what you get then eventually MP gets shutdown & becomes a solo title.