Monster Hunter Wild's release date, pre-order bonuses, and editions were just announced during the September 2024 State of Play presentation for an early 2025 release. Read on to learn more about what was revealed for Monster Hunter Wilds.
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MONSTER HUNTER WILDS RELEASE DATE REVEALED!
MH Wilds Release Date Finally Confirmed at State of Play September 2024
Releasing February 28, 2025
After nearly a year of anticipation since its first reveal during The Game Awards 2023, Monster Hunter Wilds now has an official release date! Unveiled during the September 2024 State of Play, Capcom confirmed the game will launch on February 28, 2025. Monster Hunter fans won’t have to wait much longer before embarking on an epic journey into the vast wilderness of this highly anticipated installment.
The new trailer, a nearly 4-minute montage blending gameplay and cinematics, gave players a thrilling sneak peek into Monster Hunter Wilds. It showcases dynamic environments, introduces new creatures to the ever-expanding bestiary, and highlights its fearsome flagship monster. The video culminated with the reveal of pre-order bonuses and various editions, sparking excitement across the community.
Arkveld Flagship Monster and Scarlet Forest Showcased
Among the biggest reveals from Monster Hunter Wilds’ September 2024 State of Play presentation was the official naming of its flagship monster: the Arkveld, ominously dubbed "The White Wraith" by hunters in the trailer. Following in the titanic footsteps of iconic beasts like Monster Hunter Rise’s Magnamalo and Monster Hunter World’s Nergigante, Arkveld takes center stage as the face of the newest installment and the center of its expanding narrative.
The Arkveld, with its stone-like hide, barbed, whip-like wings, and maw full of teeth, certainly stole the spotlight in Monster Hunter Wilds’ latest trailer, but that’s not all Capcom had in store. The trailer also gave fans a stunning look at the Scarlet Forest, one of the game’s dynamic new environments, which served as the setting for much of the action.
The Scarlet Forest, with its ever-changing landscape, promises to be a unique challenge for players. According to Capcom, it will cycle through three phases: "Fallow, Inclemency, and Plenty." Each phase was highlighted cinematically in the trailer, showing the forest's transformation—from the red waters rising during Fallow, to the torrential downpours of Inclemency, and the lush bloom of flora and fauna during the Plenty phase.
The presentation wasn’t just about the release date—it offered a deeper dive into what Monster Hunter Wilds has in store, showcasing not only massive hunts but also the dynamic gameplay that will set this installment apart. February 2025 can’t come soon enough!
Pre-Order Bonuses, Editions, DLC, and Saved Data Bonuses Also Revealed
To wrap up the Monster Hunter Wilds showcase, Capcom revealed the game’s official release date along with a breakdown of pre-order bonuses, special editions, and save data perks.
Pre-ordered copies will come with a host of goodies, including the "Guild Knight Set" layered armor and the "Hope Charm" Talisman. However, fans who order through the PlayStation Store will also receive an exclusive Digital Mini Art Book.
The game will be available in three editions: Standard, Deluxe, and Premium Deluxe. The latter two offer even more in-game cosmetics, with the Premium Deluxe edition packing in the yet-to-be-announced Cosmetic DLC Packs 1 and 2, making it a tempting option for die-hard collectors.
Capcom also confirmed saved data bonuses for players who have save files from Monster Hunter World or Monster Hunter World: Iceborne on their PS5. These players will receive special gear for their Palico companion in Monster Hunter Wilds, adding a nice reward for veterans of the series.
