theHunter: Call of the Wild

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Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community.

Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.

  • Game
    theHunter: Call of the Wild

  • Release date
    February 2017

  • Publisher

    Avalanche

The Challenge

Avalanche Studios found themselves in a critical situation when their existing customer service vendor proved unreliable. With a major update to theHunter: Call of the Wild on the horizon, one expected to generate significant support volume, they needed a new partner immediately.

 

The timing couldn't have been more challenging: they required a complete transition with minimal preparation time before a high-stakes launch.

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Our Solution

We quickly recruited customer service specialists aligned with Avalanche's needs through swift team assembly. 

An accelerated training program saw the team undergo intensive preparation on the game's mechanics, update features, and customer service processes. 

Proactive launch preparation meant resources were positioned strategically ahead of the major update release. 

Services we provided

  • Customer Support
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The Outcome

The major update launch proved our capabilities under pressure. We successfully handled the substantial spike in support requests without compromising customer satisfaction or quality. 

Detailed performance reports were delivered to the developers, enabling rapid issue identification and resolution, alongside customer-facing notifications and banners to keep players informed throughout the update period. 

Minimal dissatisfaction was recorded, and any issues that arose were quickly addressed and resolved, preventing escalation. 

Rather than simply maintaining standards during the transition, we actually improved productivity metrics compared to the previous vendor. 

This case demonstrates our commitment to customer service excellence even under the most demanding circumstances.

When you partner with Universally Speaking, you can expect a team that doesn't just meet expectations, but exceeds them, turning potential crises into opportunities to prove reliability and dedication.

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what our clients have to say

We’ve worked with other vendors before, but the difference here was the level of ownership they showed. Bugs weren’t just logged—they came with context, insight, and often a solution. It felt less like outsourcing and more like having a trusted squad plugged right into our pipeline.

John Smith

We’ve worked with other vendors before, but the difference here was the level of ownership they showed. Bugs weren’t just logged—they came with context, insight, and often a solution. It felt less like outsourcing and more like having a trusted squad plugged right into our pipeline.

John Smith

We’ve worked with other vendors before, but the difference here was the level of ownership they showed. Bugs weren’t just logged—they came with context, insight, and often a solution. It felt less like outsourcing and more like having a trusted squad plugged right into our pipeline.

John Smith

We’ve partnered with US for many years on multiple projects. No job is too big or too small for the team and they will always work hard to hit tight deadlines whilst still achieving the very highest quality standards.

Commercial Director - Ninja Theory

A big thank you to your entire team for all your invaluable work, and let’s continue making cool things together!

Outsourcing Manager - Remedy

US have never failed to provide a timely, friendly and high quality service. We are very happy to continue our relationship with them, and would recommend them to anyone looking for bespoke and flexible translation or QA work, with a smile.

Producer - Curve Digital

I have always been impressed with the speed and efficiency provided by US, no matter how tight the deadline, the translations are always high quality. US are ready and willing to help with any last minute changes or additions, no hassles and no fuss, professional and accommodating.

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