We have more than thirty different species of good-sized animals plus a whole pallet of mid-sized animals and critters that inhabit their respective biomes. You will encounter many different species, and all of them behave according to the habits of their real-world counterparts; deer will run away if you are noisy or if a predator, like a tiger, is roaming around. Some animals will serve as bait, like boars; some other animals will be reclusive but deadly, like crocodiles or snakes.
When hunting predators, the key is to scout, stalk, and strike from a safe distance. For tricky prey, I will gather the right plants and craft the Hunter’s Instinct potion, which gives me enhanced animal perception. With this I can track my target through dense foliage, find a vantage point, and take my time to ensure getting the right shot before my prey has time to react and attack. — Mark Thompson, Lead Level Designer
One of the things I love most is when the wild animals do something unexpected—the first time I saw a tiger charge a pirate roadblock? That was pretty cool.... — Jamie Keen, Lead Game Designer