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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