Though we’ve had various Monster Hunter Rise spin-offs in recent years, it’s fair to say that there hasn’t been a full-fat, full-sugar successor to Capcom’s epic Monster Hunter: World since its release in 2018. All of that changes with Monster Hunter Wilds, however, as Capcom looks to deliver the sort of spectacle-stuffed and sophisticated follow-up to Monster Hunter: World that we’ve been craving for these past six years or so.
Be sure to keep this guide in your favourites as we cover everything you need to know about Monster Hunter Wilds including the release date, gameplay details, monster list, latest trailer, PC specification details and more.
Monster Hunter Wilds Release Date
Monster Hunter Wilds is set to receive a full release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X and PC via Steam on February 28, 2025. Monster Hunter Wilds has not been announced or confirmed for a console release on the last generation PlayStation 4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch platforms as of this writing.
Monster Hunter Wilds Preorder Bonus
Regardless of whichever version of Monster Hunter Wilds you happen to pre-order, all players will nab both the Gilded Knight Set of Layered Armour and Hope Charm Talisman free of charge.
Monster Hunter Wilds Special Editions
>>>>>There are two special editions of Monster Hunter Wilds that lucky folks will be able to purchase – the Monster Hunter Wilds Deluxe Edition and the Monster Hunter Wilds Premium Deluxe Edition. Here are all of the goodies that are packed in with each edition of Monster Hunter Wilds which will be available on release:
Monster Hunter Wilds Deluxe Edition
- Hunter Layered Armor Set: Feudal Soldier, Hunter Layered Armor: Fencer’s Eyepatch, Oni Horns Wig
- Seikret Decoration: Soldier’s Caparison, General’s Caparison
- Felyne Layered Armor Set: Felyne Ashigaru
- Pendant: Avian Wind Chime
- Gesture: Battle Cry, Uchiko
- Hairstyle: Hero’s Topknot, Refined Warrior
- Makeup/Face Paint: Hunter’s Kumadori, Special Bloom
- Sticker Set: Avis Unit, Monsters of the Windward Plains
- Nameplate: Extra Frame — Russet Dawn *Purchase Bonus
Monster Hunter Wilds Premium Deluxe Edition
- All of the content seen in the Monster Hunter Wilds Deluxe Edition
- Hunter Layered Armor: Wyverian Ears
- Premium Bonus Hunter Profile Set
- BGM: Proof of a Hero (2025 Recording)
Monster Hunter Wilds Gameplay
Monster Hunter Wilds builds on Monster Hunter: World’s open-world action RPG formula, where players hunt monsters, upgrade gear, and explore varied biomes. New features include dynamic weather, revamped cooking, new monsters, and Seikret mounts for traversal, with more additions expected before its February 2025 release.
Monster Hunter Wilds Monster List
You can catch a list of all the currently announced monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds below:
Monster Hunter Wilds introduces a deadly lineup of monsters:
- Arkveld brings devastating ice attacks
- Balahara is a swift wyvern with powerful wind strikes
- Chatacabra uses rapid claw attacks
- Doshaguma returns with harmful breath attacks
- Lala Barina traps foes in immobilizing silk
- Quematrice is a venomous, elusive serpent-like wyvern
- Rey Dau is heavily armored with crushing strength
- and Uth Duna is a fast, durable cave wyvern that tests any hunter’s skill.
Where Can I Watch The Latest Trailer?
The latest trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds is available to watch right now and you can catch it above. This latest trailer unveils the Oilwell Basin, an all-new location within the Forbidden Lands that debuts in Monster Hunter Wilds, it’s fair to say that Monster Hunter players haven’t quite seen a locale quite like this before. With its ash-dappled ruins, choking hot air and fiery chasms, the Oilwell Basin not only brings a terrifying new area for hunters to tackle but also a range of grotesque new beasties headed up by the elite-level Black Flame monster.
PC System Requirements
>>>>>Leveraging the latest version of Capcom’s roundly capable RE Engine, Monster Hunter Wilds is every bit the opulently epic monster-hunting experience one would expect. Luckily, though Capcom’s RE Engine is powerful and capable of creating some stunning visuals, so too is it immensely scalable across all manner of hardware configurations. This essentially means that you don’t need to necessarily find yourself rocking the very latest and shiniest PC rig in order to wring out a decently playable experience from Monster Hunter Wilds. You can catch the latest PC system requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds below.
MINIMUM:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows®10 (64-bit Required)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-10600 or Intel® Core™ i3-12100F or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 Super(VRAM 6GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 5600 XT(VRAM 6GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 140 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD required. This game is expected to run at 1080p (upscaled from 720 native resolution) / 30 fps under the “Lowest” graphics setting. DirectStorage supported.
RECOMMENDED:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows®10 (64-bit Required)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-11600K or Intel® Core™ i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X or AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 Super(VRAM 8GB) or NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4060(VRAM 8GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 6700XT(VRAM 12GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 140 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD required. This game is expected to run at 1080p / 60 fps (with Frame Generation enabled) under the “Medium” graphics setting. DirectStorage supported.
Prepare to embark on an epic adventure in Monster Hunter Wilds, where untamed landscapes and ferocious beasts await! Gear up for the hunt of a lifetime by purchasing your copy on the Green Man Gaming store. Secure a great deal and shop with confidence before venturing into the wild to prove your mettle as a master hunter.