Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on February 28th, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A trailer shown at the September 2024 State of Play featured various locales, action-packed combat, mystery, and more in its latest trailer. Check it out below!
Monster Hunter Wilds – Release Date Reveal Trailer
About Monster Hunter Wilds
Capcom has also released new information on its story, environments, and monsters via an extensive article on PlayStation Blog.
Players will take on the role of an unnamed protagonist who is part of the Forbidden Lands Research Commission—an organisation studying a mysterious monster known as the White Wraith. The heart of this investigation lies with a young boy named Nata, who witnessed the entity attack his people known as the Keepers. With his help, the commission investigates further into the new territory so they might rescue the Keepers and understand the true purpose of the White Wraith.
In that investigation, they will explore different biomes such as the Scarlet Forest and the previously revealed Windward Plains, which dynamically change based on the weather. In the above trailer, we see that cycle play out in the two phases of the Scarlet Forest: Inclemency and Plenty.
Inclemency brings a downpour of rain that causes the large river in the Forest to overflow, bringing out its apex predator known as Uth Duna, who uses the river as a way to destabilize and rapidly attack its prey.
Plenty is the state of the Forest after the downpour has ceased, bringing sunlit skies and clear waters. In this temporary state of calm, players can fish for supplies and research unique creatures and flora. They can also zip around the lush surroundings using their Slinger which acts as a grappling hook, accompanied by their bird-like mount known as the Seikret.
Pre-Order Details
Capcom has also confirmed that players can now pre-order the digital version of Monster Hunter Wilds from their respective storefronts. Pre-ordering will provide access to two items for their Hunter: the “Guild Knight” armor set and the “Hope Talisman”. Those pre-ordering digitally on PS5 will also get a digital art book (as an app on the PlayStation Store).
The game will come in three digital editions, with separate pre-order bonuses as seen and listed below:
Standard Edition will include:
- The base game of Monster Hunter Wilds
Deluxe Edition:
- The base game of Monster Hunter Wilds.
- A Deluxe Pack that will include a variety of cosmetic DLC including layered armour sets, pendants, face paintings, in-game stickers, and more
Premium Deluxe Edition:
- The base game of Monster Hunter Wilds
- Deluxe Pack (planned for release at Main Game launch)
- Cosmetic DLC pack 1 (planned for release in Spring 2025)
- Cosmetic DLC pack 2 (planned for release in Summer 2025)
- Premium bonuses (planned for release at Main Game launch)
Capcom has also confirmed physical pre-orders for Monster Hunter Wilds, though details on that will come at a later date.
Monster Hunter Wilds Screenshots
We at RPGFan have uploaded a ton of screenshots and artwork for Monster Hunter Wilds which you can see a great selection below and more on its game page.
If you’re curious about what RPGFan thinks of Monster Hunter Wilds, feel free to check out our excellent hands-on preview, penned by Zach Wilkerson.
As someone who sunk 200 or so hours into Monster Hunter World an age ago, I’m deeply excited to see what the next generation of this flagship franchise will bring to the stage upon its release early next year.
Monster Hunter Wilds launches on February 28th, 2025, for PS5, XSX, and PC via Steam.
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