| Monster Hunter Wilds | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2025 More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Action, RPG, Adventure | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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69.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1-4 (Quest), 1-100 (Online Lobby) | ESRB T |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| TBA | Yes |
| Official Website | Official Website for Monster Hunter Wilds |
Monster Hunter Wilds Latest News
⚫︎ Monster Hunter Wilds Minimum Required Specs Will Be Lowered (Game8)
⚫︎ Monster Hunter Wilds hitstop feels way better in the non-beta build, and the game's director was happy to juice it back up after overseas players apparently hated it in World (gamesradar)
⚫︎ 6 New Things We Experienced in Monster Hunter Wilds (IGN)
⚫︎ I Played Monster Hunter Wilds In Japan And Now I'm Sure It Was Worth The Wait (The Gamer)
⚫︎ Monster Hunter Wilds Brings Back Congalala to the Fray! (Game8)
⚫︎ Monster Hunter Wilds Release Date Confirmed at State of Play September 2024 (Game8)
Monster Hunter Wilds Overview
Monster Hunter Wilds is the sixth mainline entry of the Monster Hunter series where players take on quests that revolve around gathering resources, and slaying or capturing varieties of monsters using specialized tools and weapons in various environments. The game is being developed and published by CAPCOM, who have continually refined and expanded on the series since its first release back in 2004 with Monster Hunter for the PS2 and Nintendo Wii.
The gameplay has kept its identity as an action RPG with new additions and changes to overall movement and movesets throughout the years. Monster Hunter Wilds will be released on several platforms namely: PC (Steam, Epic Games), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It was also announced that the game will have crossplay and that upcoming updates will be simultaneous on release.
Monster Hunter Wilds Gameplay
Monster Hunter Wilds will have players take control of Hunters who are tasked with taking on quests with different objectives, mainly: Gathering, Hunting (Slaying or Capturing), or other Special Event quests. The game will follow a series of quests consisting of the main storyline, where players will be introduced to different monsters, quest types, and even different objectives that comprise of the game's core gameplay loop.
After completing the main campaign, players can take on different endgame quests and monster variants to further strengthen their gear to take on even stronger threats. Throughout the game's lifespan, various Title Updates will include different monsters, new event quests, and special gear will be added. Additionally, the game will most likely get an expansion similar to the series last two releases (Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak) which will require players to finish the game's main campaign to gain access to the DLC.
Monster Hunter Wilds Reviews
Most Anticipated Game For Early 2025!
Monster Hunter Wilds has yet to be released, which means the game still doesn't have concrete scores to judge the game's overall rating. However, Capcom did give its players a taste of the game's new mechanics, changes, and story with its recently concluded Open Beta. Game8 described the game as the "King of Monster Hunting Action" where the reviewer praised the game's audiovisual presentation, specifically the music, and the bigger involvement of the player-character in the game's story.
In terms of gameplay, the game has received mixed criticisms. While the core gameplay loop and weapons are excellent as they've usually been, the main issues that the Beta presented were a myriad of performance issues and not-so-satisfying animations due to a lack of hitstop, which makes the weapons feel weak. Nevertheless, the game remains to be one of the most anticipated games in the coming year, with the developers promising to give the "pinnacle of monster hunting action" experience to veterans and newcomers alike.
Monster Hunter Wilds Announcement Trailer
Monster Hunter Wilds Announcement Trailer
Monster Hunter Wilds System Requirements and Target Performance
PC System Requirements
Please note that the system requirements below are subject to change. According to the developers during their Pre-Launch Community Update video, "we are looking at hopefully lowering the level of the minimum/recommended graphics board specs to allow more players with that level of hardware to play the game."
Capcom is also considering developing a PC benchmark tool to help players determine if their system meets the game's minimum and recommended specifications.
| System Specs | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-10600 or Intel Core i3-12100F or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5-11600K or Intel Core i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| Memory | 16GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super(VRAM 6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT(VRAM 6GB) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super(VRAM 8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060(VRAM 8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700XT(VRAM 12GB) |
| Direct X Version | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 140 GB | 140 GB |
PlayStation 5
No specific details were provided, but Capcom has confirmed that PS5 Pro Enhanced Support will be available on day one. This will boost the game’s graphics for PS5 Pro owners.
| Platform | Resolution | Framerate | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 Prioritize Graphics | 3840x2160 | 3072 x 1728 | 30FPS | ||||||
| PS5 Prioritize Framerate | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 | 60FPS |
Xbox Series X|S
| Platform | Resolution | Framerate | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox Series X Prioritize Graphics | 3840x2160 | 3072 x 1728 | 30FPS | ||||||
| Xbox Series X Prioritize Framerate | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 | 60FPS | ||||||
| Xbox Series S | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 30FPS |
Monster Hunter Wilds Trivia
⚫︎ Monster Hunter Wilds marks the return of two fan-favorite monsters: Congalala and Yian Kut-Ku which last appeared in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate back in 2017.
⚫︎ There is speculation that the game is a direct continuation of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and Monster Hunter based on several recurring characters (Gemma, Research Commission Leader, etc.) from the series.
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