Monster Hunter Wilds is set to be another blockbuster entry in Capcom’s ongoing franchise, the follow-up to the record-breaking Monster Hunter World. Considering this is the successor to Capcom’s best-selling game of all time, there’s heightened anticipation for Monster Hunter Wilds, and it's easily at the top of our list for one of the most exciting new games heading our way next year.
Right now, we've seen several trailers for the new Monster Hunter game, most recently at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024. The teasers have shown us stunning environments, massive beasts, and even some new cooking mechanics! So, yeah, while the game might potentially be more than a year away, there's already plenty of exciting news out there.
So, as we get ready for one of the most promising upcoming PS5 games, here's everything that you need to know about the Monster Hunter Wilds release date, gameplay, trailers, and more.
Monster Hunter Wilds release date speculation
Right now, the Monster Hunter Wilds release date has been set for sometime in 2025.
Unfortunately, Capcom hasn’t been able to specify at what point of the year it'll launch or whether it'll arrive this fiscal year, which would’ve put the potential release date before April 2025. However, given the recent gameplay trailer we saw at Gamescom 2024, we are betting on an early 2025 release. We'll keep you posted as more information heads our way!
Monster Hunter Wilds platforms
What's great about Monster Hunter Wilds is that it'll be released across all platforms simultaneously - PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S systems.
This might not be a huge change from Monster Hunter World, which similarly arrived across all platforms at once. Still, it is a pleasant change from the more recent Monster Hunter Rise, which began life as a Nintendo Switch exclusive before hitting console and PC systems.
Everyone should get the chance to play the latest entry to the franchise behind some of the best RPG games of all time. So this platform news is music to our gamer ears.
Monster Hunter Wilds trailers
The latest Monster Hunter Wilds trailer, which was shown during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024, is packed with thrills and giant beasts. In the clip, we get to see some new bosses that are equally stunning as they are terrifying. The big standout (that will have all you arachnophobes running) is the massive spider, Lala Barina, and her beautiful nest in the Scarlet Forest.
The trailer features plenty of other beasts and environments that are just as impressive as our new spider overlord, but let's be honest: Lala Barina steals the show here. We also get to see some new cooking animations for our hunters, and it looks like we can now whip up six steaks in one go. Neat!
Monster Hunter Wilds gameplay
As for Monster Hunter Wilds gameplay, the trailer from PlayStation's State of Play showcase gave us some more gameplay details. Along with the cooking and spider boss reveal from Gamescom, the most prominent new feature in the PlayStation trailer above is the new mounts, called Seikrets.
These mounts ferry our hunters around all the different and harsh looking environments in the game's world. Their sense of smell can actually lead hunters straight to targets, which is a potential game-changer for how we track down monsters. But that's not all - Seikrets can actually carry a weapon for the hunter.
You can see footage of a hunter switching their primary weapon while atop the mount in the trailer, which is a massive new feature for Monster Hunter Wilds. Now we can change out our weapon, like switching Dual Blades to a Charge Blade, without having to head all the way back to our base camp.
Another big new feature is changing weather conditions. Weather can change while you’re out in the middle of a mission - it might go from bright sunshine one minute to chucking it down with rain the next. This is a brand new feature for a Monster Hunter game, and it’ll also change how individual monsters act.
Monster Hunter Wilds monsters
Let's address one hot topic: the beasties themselves. Monster Hunter fans always love to know which creatures a new game features (and which one a game leaves out), so just below, you’ll find a complete list of all the monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds that we’ve been able to confirm so far.
Doshaguma - This fearsome new foe is strong and muscular, and looks like it boasts an incredibly tough hide to match its fearsome fangs.
Chatacabra - This amphibian uses its saliva, of all things, to attach rocks and other materials to its skin and form a protective armor-like shield.
Ceratonoth - The male version of these herbivores catch lightning from the sky with the huge horns atop their back, and release it on the ground in a wide discharge to protect their herd.
Dalthydon - Another herbivore creature, this lot have big hard shells right at the front of their heads, and will batter anyone who poses any threat.
Lala Barina - Here is one of the fanciest new temnocerans in the game. Found in the Scarlet Forest, Lala Barinas spin red glowing silk which they use as a weapon and for locomotion.
Monster Hunter Wilds characters
Alright, time to meet the newcomers we'll be adventuring around with once Monster Hunter Wilds releases in 2025.
Alma - The role of the Handler in Monster Hunter Wilds will be filled by Alma, a guild-appointed individual who’ll help us while we’re out in the field.
Gemma - Meet Gemma, our new smithy for Monster Hunter Wilds. Be prepared to spend a hell of a lot of time with our new smithy in Capcom’s new game, crafting and tinkering with armor and weapons.
Nata - Finally for characters, we have Nata. We don't have much information about this new kid right now, but Capcom’s post on the PlayStation Blog says they’ll play a "key role" in Monster Hunter Wilds' story.
See what other adventures await with our roundups of all the upcoming Xbox Series X games and new PC games heading our way.
