Monster Hunter Wilds – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Monster Hunter Wilds Box Art
Publisher
Capcom
Developer
Capcom
Platforms
PS5, Xbox Series X, PC
Release Date
28 February 2025: WW: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Genre
Role Playing

Game Overview:

Monster Hunter Wilds is an action RPG developed and published by Capcom.

It was announced at The Game Awards in December 2023.

Latest Updates For Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds Gameplay Confirms Congalala’s Return

Monster Hunter Wilds Gameplay Confirms Congalala’s Return

The Fanged Beast is found in the Scarlet Forest, traveling in herds with smaller Congalala, and will become aggressive if players get too close.

Monster Hunter Wilds Runs at 60 FPS on PS5 in Tokyo Game Show Demo

Monster Hunter Wilds Runs at 60 FPS on PS5 in Tokyo Game Show Demo

Capcom has yet to detail the resolution, frame rate or any graphical modes for the action RPG, which launches early next year.

Monster Hunter Wilds Needs 140 GB Space on PC, Other Requirements Revealed

Monster Hunter Wilds Needs 140 GB Space on PC, Other Requirements Revealed

The recommended requirements for Capcom's action RPG also require Frame Generation to achieve 1080p/60 FPS on Medium settings.

Monster Hunter Wilds Deluxe Edition Includes Layered Armor, Two Post-Launch Cosmetic DLC

Monster Hunter Wilds Deluxe Edition Includes Layered Armor, Two Post-Launch Cosmetic DLC

The Deluxe Edition costs $109.99 and includes armor sets, Wyverian Ears, Sticker Sets, and a 2025 version of "Proof of a Hero."

Monster Hunter Wilds Overview Details Hunting, Expeditions, Smithy, Multiplayer, and More

Monster Hunter Wilds Overview Details Hunting, Expeditions, Smithy, Multiplayer, and More

Learn all there is to know about Capcom's upcoming action RPG, launching on February 28th, 2025, for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.

Monster Hunter Wilds Releases on February 28th, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds Releases on February 28th, 2025

A new gameplay trailer showcases the Scarlet Forest locale, Grimalkynes and new monsters, including the ominous White Wraith.

Monster Hunter Wilds Director Confirms Layered Armor, No Pay-to-Win Elements

Monster Hunter Wilds Director Confirms Layered Armor, No Pay-to-Win Elements

Capcom's Yuya Tokuda confirms that the developer is "sticking with the same direction we've always had" regarding its DLC.

Capcom Online Program Announced for Tokyo Game Show 2024, Demo Line-up Revealed

Capcom Online Program Announced for Tokyo Game Show 2024, Demo Line-up Revealed

Monster Hunter Wilds, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics and many more titles will be playable at the show.

Monster Hunter Wilds Gamescom Demo is Limited to 30 FPS on Consoles

Monster Hunter Wilds Gamescom Demo is Limited to 30 FPS on Consoles

Speedrunner Canta Per Me went hands-on with the PS5 demo at Gamescom 2024 and saw "no option to switch to Performance mode."

Monster Hunter Wilds Showcases Extensive New Gameplay Footage

Monster Hunter Wilds Showcases Extensive New Gameplay Footage

Capcom has offered another extended look at its upcoming highly anticipated action RPG, due out next year for PC and current-gen consoles.

Monster Hunter Wilds – Lance and Dual Blades Showcased in Final Weapon Trailers

Monster Hunter Wilds – Lance and Dual Blades Showcased in Final Weapon Trailers

As with previous games, the Lance is the best pure defensive weapon, while the Dual Blades allow for fast-paced strikes.

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Bow Features a New Dragon’s Dogma 2-Style Move

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Bow Features a New Dragon’s Dogma 2-Style Move

The Bow looks solid for ranged damage but also sports some impressive new features, like an explosive tracer for homing shots.

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Switchaxe Looks Stylish in New Gameplay Trailer

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Switchaxe Looks Stylish in New Gameplay Trailer

Part-axe, part-sword, the transforming weapon returns, with Focus Mode allowing for a powerful combo ending in an Elemental Discharge.

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Highlights the Sword and Shield

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Highlights the Sword and Shield

The ever-reliable Sword and Shield allows for stunning monsters, blocking attacks, using certain items without sheathing, and more.

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Light Bowgun Trailer Showcases a Stylish New Dodge

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Light Bowgun Trailer Showcases a Stylish New Dodge

The ranged weapon can burst-fire bullets thanks to a special gauge and plant mines, but its new dodge gives some John Woo vibes.

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Confirms the Hammer is Still a Hammer

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Confirms the Hammer is Still a Hammer

If you want to stun and inflict huge damage on monsters, the Hammer remains a potent choice in Capcom's upcoming sequel.

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailers Showcase the Long Sword and the Charge Blade

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailers Showcase the Long Sword and the Charge Blade

Capcom continues to showcase the action RPG's roster of usable weapons with new, individual trailers.

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Focuses on the Hunting Horn

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Focuses on the Hunting Horn

While the weapon can buff with its melodies, new Echo Bubbles allow for placing "special effects" in areas and dealing more damage.

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Showcases the Explosive Gunlance

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Showcases the Explosive Gunlance

The explosive lance returns with its signature shelling and Wyrmstake Cannon but packs an extra punch thanks to a new Focus Strike.

Monster Hunter Wilds Leads Capcom’s Gamescom 2024 Lineup

Monster Hunter Wilds Leads Capcom’s Gamescom 2024 Lineup

The company will also bring other titles the likes of Street Fighter 6, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Monster Hunter Now, and more.

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Highlights the Agile Insect Glaive

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Highlights the Agile Insect Glaive

Vault and aerial dodge around monsters, send out the Kinsect to harvest extracts for buffs, and much more with the Insect Glaive.

Monster Hunter Wilds Confirmed for Gamescom Opening Night Live

Monster Hunter Wilds Confirmed for Gamescom Opening Night Live

The highly anticipated action RPG will release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC sometime in 2025, as previously confirmed by Capcom.

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Showcases the Heavy Bowgun

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Showcases the Heavy Bowgun

After successive hits on monsters, the ranged weapon can enter Ignition Mode for a continuous stream of Special Ammo shots.

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Highlights the Great Sword

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Highlights the Great Sword

Block heavy hits and dish out charged slashes, or take advantage of a new rising slash to knock back an aggressive monster.

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailers Showcase Basic Mechanics, Hook Slinger, Focus Mode, and More

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailers Showcase Basic Mechanics, Hook Slinger, Focus Mode, and More

Manually aim strikes with the new Focus Mode, use it to highlight a monster's wounds, and unleash Focus Strikes for more damage.

Monster Hunter Wilds Features the Return of Mantles and Mounting

Monster Hunter Wilds Features the Return of Mantles and Mounting

The Ghillie Mantle is confirmed to return, and sneak attacks are "button prompted" while seemingly dealing much more damage.

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Maps Are a “Little More Than” Twice the Size of Previous Games, Says Capcom

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Maps Are a “Little More Than” Twice the Size of Previous Games, Says Capcom

Players will also randomly encounter "abundance" periods while exploring regions which provide free healing via Vigorwasps.

Monster Hunter Wilds Will Push Hardware “to the Max” to “Depict a Living, Breathing World”

Monster Hunter Wilds Will Push Hardware “to the Max” to “Depict a Living, Breathing World”

"Any Monster Hunter game where I'm director is always going to be focusing on the ecosystem element," says director Yuya Tokuda.

Monster Hunter Wilds Features Visible Monster Wounds to Target for More Damage

Monster Hunter Wilds Features Visible Monster Wounds to Target for More Damage

Focus Mode will highlight these Wounds with Scoutflies, and using each weapon type's special move can destroy them faster.

Monster Hunter Wilds – Power Clash and Focus Mode Receive New Details

Monster Hunter Wilds – Power Clash and Focus Mode Receive New Details

Power Clash adds a "dramatic element" to hunts, while Focus Mode offers "more options", letting you aim attacks, guards and whatnot.

Monster Hunter Wilds Will Support Crossplay

Monster Hunter Wilds Will Support Crossplay

In a first for the series, the sequel will allow players on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC to venture forth on hunts together.

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Showcases Sand-Traversing Monster, Teases New Flying Wyvern

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Showcases Sand-Traversing Monster, Teases New Flying Wyvern

Capcom has also confirmed the next trailer for its eagerly-awaited action RPG will debut at Gamescom Opening Night Live.

Monster Hunter World, Iceborne Players on PS5 Can Unlock Bonus Items in Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter World, Iceborne Players on PS5 Can Unlock Bonus Items in Monster Hunter Wilds

Players with save data for the base game and/or expansion can unlock classic Palico armor sets and weapons for use in Wilds.

Monster Hunter Wilds – Next Trailer Premieres at Summer Game Fest, Reveals New Monster

Monster Hunter Wilds – Next Trailer Premieres at Summer Game Fest, Reveals New Monster

Development team members will also attend the showcase on June 7th to provide fresh new details on the upcoming action RPG.

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Focus Mode Allows for More Precise Guarding, Aiming, and Attacking

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Focus Mode Allows for More Precise Guarding, Aiming, and Attacking

Focus Mode makes it "easier to adjust your distance to the monster and aim your attacks" and provides exclusive moves for some weapons.

Monster Hunter Wilds – New Large Monsters, Herbivores, and Mount Outlined

Monster Hunter Wilds – New Large Monsters, Herbivores, and Mount Outlined

Seikret works much like the mounts in Monster Hunter Rise, but it can also store a secondary weapon for switching to at any time.

Monster Hunter Wilds Features a Fully Voiced Protagonist, Windward Plains Detailed

Monster Hunter Wilds Features a Fully Voiced Protagonist, Windward Plains Detailed

Players can begin quests seamlessly when encountering large monsters while every creature has its "own thoughts and motivations."

Monster Hunter Wilds Gameplay Trailer Showcases New Monsters, Locations, and More

Monster Hunter Wilds Gameplay Trailer Showcases New Monsters, Locations, and More

The new desert region is filled with new monsters and points of interest, while the Greatsword gets some impressive new moves.

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Second Trailer Will Debut in the Next 10 Days – Rumor

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Second Trailer Will Debut in the Next 10 Days – Rumor

Leaker billbil-kun believes it may drop at Sony's next State of Play, though it could arrive "a little later," potentially Summer Game Fest.

Monster Hunter Franchise Hits 100 Million Units Sold

Monster Hunter Franchise Hits 100 Million Units Sold

Monster Hunter World sits at 25.3 million units sold worldwide, while Monster Hunter Rise climbs up to 14.7 million.

Street Fighter 6 x Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Collab is Now Live

Street Fighter 6 x Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Collab is Now Live

New Monster Huntered-themed cosmetics, including a Rathalos Armor outfit and Palico head, are available for 250 Fighter Coins.

Monster Hunter Wilds is Fully Open World, Capcom’s “Biggest Game by Far” – Rumour [UPDATE]

Monster Hunter Wilds is Fully Open World, Capcom’s “Biggest Game by Far” – Rumour [UPDATE]

UPDATE: Leaker Dusk Golem has said the screenshot of their supposed leaked details on Monster Hunter Wilds is fake.

Resident Evil 9 Will Build on Dragon’s Dogma 2’s Open World Tech – Rumour

Resident Evil 9 Will Build on Dragon’s Dogma 2’s Open World Tech – Rumour

The game will attempt to retain the series' DNA while utilizing the RE Engine's new open world tech, it's been claimed.

Monster Hunter Wilds Won’t be Getting Any New Details at the Series’ Upcoming Anniversary Event

Monster Hunter Wilds Won’t be Getting Any New Details at the Series’ Upcoming Anniversary Event

Monster Hunter's 20th anniversary celebration program is set for March 12, but you shouldn't expect any updates on its next mainline instalment.

Monster Hunter Series Tops 97 Million Units Sold

Monster Hunter Series Tops 97 Million Units Sold

Capcom's action RPG franchise sold an additional 2 million units during the quarter ending December 31.

Monster Hunter Wilds Offers “New Level of Detailed Creatures and Ecosystems” – Series Producer

Monster Hunter Wilds Offers “New Level of Detailed Creatures and Ecosystems” – Series Producer

The team is also working hard to utilize "the power of PlayStation 5 to the fullest" and deliver the "best Monster Hunter experience yet."

Monster Hunter Wilds Announced, Launches in 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds Announced, Launches in 2025

Capcom's next mainline Monster Hunter title is coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC. There will be more details in Summer 2024.

Next Monster Hunter Will Launch for Nintendo Switch 2 – Rumour

Next Monster Hunter Will Launch for Nintendo Switch 2 – Rumour

A known leaker has claimed that the next mainline Monster Hunter game will see a simultaneous launch on Nintendo's next-gen console.

Next Monster Hunter Teased in 20th Anniversary Video

Next Monster Hunter Teased in 20th Anniversary Video

A lineup of Hunters wearing armor sets from all the mainline titles was revealed, with a mysterious new addition at the end.

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