Monster
Hunter Wilds™ is the highly anticipated
next evolution in the award-winning Monster Hunter™ franchise. Coming to
PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam for PC on Feb. 28, 2025, the latest
entry in the beloved series of co-op action RPGs takes the thrill of hunting
larger-than-life foes in expansive natural environments to immersive new
heights.
The story transports
players to the Forbidden Lands, a mysterious wilderness that can transform in
unexpected ways. This living world is teeming with rugged wildlife adapted to an
ever-changing climate, including massive monsters that players will take on in
action-packed encounters. As hunters, players protect the balance of the ecosystem,
utilizing resources from hunts to craft powerful gear and continue
investigating the mysteries at the heart of these new lands.
- Wild New Adventure –
Monster Hunter Wilds follows the story of a special Research Commission
investigating the Forbidden Lands. Fully voiced for the first time in
the series, the hunter is joined in their journey by a colorful cast of
characters, including a Palico partner, Guild-appointed Handler Alma,
trusty smithy Gemma, and the mysterious child Nata. Together, the team
ventures into an unexplored new frontier where surprises await around
every corner.
- A Living World –
The Forbidden Lands spans multiple biomes with dynamic identities, such
as the Windward Plains and Scarlet Forest, where the ecosystems shift
between vibrant seasons brimming with life, and unforgiving climates
where monsters fight over limited resources. Changes in the landscape
will impact the creatures that live there and push hunters to adapt as
well.
- New Monsters and Wildlife – Monster
Hunter Wilds features a variety of new creatures, ranging from herds of
small species to large monsters – some of which roam the Forbidden
Lands in packs. Every creature hunters encounter in the wild has carved
out a special place in its habitat and possesses unique attacks and
behaviors. Players can also now ride atop the Seikret, an agile new
mount enabling hunters to traverse difficult terrain, perform actions
like sharpening weapons on the move, and switch between two weapons
while out on hunts!
- Evolved Hunting Action – The
series’ acclaimed action-packed gameplay is back and more exciting than
ever! Hunters can look forward to tracking down monsters with an array
of new moves, special abilities, equipment, and more. The action also
now flows seamlessly from cutscenes to gameplay, resulting in a new
level of immersion.
- Crossplay Multiplayer –
Alongside the option to enjoy the story of Monster Hunter Wilds solo,
hunters can join up to three other players across any platform to
explore the world together and take on the game’s challenges as a
hunting party or receive aid from notable story characters as Support
Hunter NPCs.