Monster Hunter Wilds has "entered the area," as it would say of one of its giant roaring enemies storming onto the scene. Far from an unbeatable monstrosity though, Wilds is the best starting point yet for the long-running series with its open world, streamlined combat systems, and slightly less clunky co-op system than past games. (Slightly).
Capcom has been in the monster slaying biz for a long time, as have Monster Hunter fans, so expectations and opinions around how it plays to the series formula are plenty varied. Our Monster Hunter Wilds review calls it "best in class monster combat," but also notes it has "a wilderness that's a touch too streamlined," compared to series history. But we have so, so much more to say about it, and a mountain of advice on how to smoothly ascend through the ranks of the Hunter's Guild.
Check out our full arsenal of articles below and you'll be casually bonking a Rathalos on the head with a giant hammer in no time.
Monster Hunter Wilds facts:
- Release date: February 28, 2025
- Developer: Capcom
- Platforms: PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- Multiplayer: Yes
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All Monster Hunter Wilds event quests and rewards
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At last: Monster Hunter Wilds is willing to kick my ass
dangerous game Title Update 1 gives Wilds the teeth I was waiting for.
How to get and use Pinnacle Coins in Monster Hunter Wilds
Spending spree Cash in these challenge coins for some special rewards.
How to get Zoh Shia to spawn in Monster Hunter Wilds
Zoh no Farm this godlike monster for its weapons and gear.
The Monster Hunter Wilds update added a big, beautiful bird who gives you free stuff, and players are already worshipping it as a benevolent god
News Willingly do I pledge myself to the Gigacrake.
Uh oh, Monster Hunter Wilds isn't messing around anymore—its new high-rank monsters hit hard and often, hopefully putting the difficulty discourse to bed
News Zoh No.
Capcom warned Monster Hunter Wilds players not to cheat on its ranked leaderboards, so of course people are immediately and flagrantly doing just that
News I don't know what I expected.
How to unlock Mizutsune in Monster Hunter Wilds
Outfoxed Undertake a quest to battle this bubble-blowing leviathan.
