The cheapest way to buy Monster Hunter Wilds in Australia

Monster Hunter Wilds is the hotly anticipated follow-up to Monster Hunter World, and as the name implies, it's all about hunting monsters... in the wilds. No one ever said the Monster Hunter series was conceptually complicated, though it is mechanically complicated, in the sense that the combat is deep and tactical, the crafting excruciatingly detail-oriented, and the build variety as wide as the ocean.

The release date for Monster Hunter Wilds in Australia is February 28, which is today! For everything you could possibly want to know about the game itself (and more!) head to our Monster Hunter Wilds guide. If what you're after is the cheapest way to buy Monster Hunter Wilds in Australia, well, this is the page! Scroll down for all the details.

Monster Hunter Wilds for PC in Australia - digital

Monster Hunter Wilds @ Fanatical: was AU$104.95 now AU$86.05 at Fanatical

Save AU$18.90

Fanatical is offering nearly 20 bucks off the RRP for Monster Hunter Wilds, which is, at the time of writing, the lowest price I can find for Monster Hunter Wilds where no pre-existing subscription or loyalty program is concerned. If you're looking for the cheapest and easiest way to get the game, this is it.

Deluxe Edition AU$134.95 AU$110.65
Premium Deluxe AU$164.95 AU$135.25

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Monster Hunter Wilds @ Green Man Gaming: was AU$104.95 now AU$88.16 at Green Man Gaming

Save AU$16.79

Green Man Gaming offers a respectable 16% off the RRP for Monster Hunter Wilds. It doesn't beat Fanatical, but if you happen to already be a part of Green Man Gaming's "XP" loyalty program, it could prove worthwhile.

Deluxe Edition AU$134.95 AU$113.36
Premium Deluxe Edition AU$164.95 AU$138.56

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Monster Hunter Wilds @ Humble Store: AU$104.95 at Humble Bundle, Inc.

Save up to AU$20.99

While at first glance it looks like Humble Store isn't offering any discount on Monster Hunter Wilds, it does if you happen to be a member of Humble Choice, which is itself AU$11.99 a month. So you're a member, you could feasibly be paying only AU$83.96 for Monster Hunter Wilds, which not only beats the competition above, but also nets you six free games including Immortals of Aveum and Trepang2.

Monster Hunter Wilds Deluxe Edition AU$134.95 (save up to AU$26.99 with Humble Choice)
Monster Hunter Wilds Premium Deluxe Edition AU$164.95 (save up to AU$32.99 with Humber Choice)

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Monster Hunter Wilds @ Steam: AU$104.95 at store.steampowered.com

Steam isn't offering a discount on Monster Hunter Wilds, but all the vendors listed above sell Steam codes, so if you're a bargain hunter it's definitely wiser to go with one of them.

Monster Hunter Wilds Deluxe Edition AU$134.95
Monster Hunter Wilds Premium Deluxe Edition AU$164.95

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Monster Hunter Wilds for PC in Australia - physical

Monster Hunter Wilds Steelbook Edition @ Amazon: was AU$99 now AU$99 at Amazon

Curiously, Monster Hunter Wilds is getting a rare physical edition in Australia, though do be aware that there's no disc in this steelbook: only a Steam code. Yes, it's kinda stupid, but if you want the fancy steelbook, this is obviously the best way to go. Also available from:

JB Hi-Fi
Big W
The Gamesmen

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These prices may change over the coming weeks; if we notice that they have, we'll dutifully update the page.

What's in the deluxe editions of Monster Hunter Wilds, and are they worth it?

Monster Hunter Wilds has both a Deluxe Edition (RRP AU$134.95) and a Premium Deluxe Edition (AU$164.95). These are naturally more expensive than the base edition (RRP AU$104.95) and include the following:

• 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

The Premium Deluxe Edition adds the following:

• Hunter Layered Armor: Wyverian Ears
• Premium Bonus Hunter Profile Set
• BGM: Proof of a Hero (2025 Recording)

...plus two post-launch cosmetic DLC packs to launch in 2025.

Are these worth it? Given that they're only cosmetics, you probably have to already be a Monster Hunter fanatic to want these. Some people get super into the fashion aspect of Monster Hunter, but if you'd prefer to look good via the spoils of combat rather than just by paying more than anyone else, I guess hold off.

The crucial thing to know is that, aside from cosmetics and other nice bonuses (like some music that no one else will hear) you're not getting more game here. Neither edition includes access to any future expansion.