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Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds is the highly anticipated follow-up to Capcom's multi-million seller, Monster Hunter World. Announced at The Game Awards 2023, Monster Hunter Wilds will put players into a sprawling world where they'll hunt monsters to create new weapons and armor while protecting their home base and uncovering the secrets of unexplored lands with friends or alone.

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Monster Hunter Wilds
Top Critic Avg: 89/100 Critics Rec: 95%
Released
February 28, 2025
ESRB
T For Teen // Violence, Blood, Crude Humor
Developer(s)
Capcom
Publisher(s)
Capcom
Engine
RE Engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Yes, all platforms

Franchise
Monster Hunter
Prequel(s)
MGWilds crowns
Grinding Crowns In Monster Hunter Wilds Just Got A Lot Harder

Grinding for all 52 crowns was by far the hardest part of platinuming Monster Hunter Wilds, but the latest patch made it significantly more difficult.

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High Rank Zoh Shia next to Alma
How To Re-Hunt Zoh Shia After Finishing Monster Hunter Wilds' Title Update

Zoh Shia is another strange monster encounter in MH Wilds, requiring a lot more effort to hunt outside of getting lucky with SOS quests.

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Gore Magala with Iceshard Cliffs in background
Monster Hunter Wilds’ Best Update 1.010 Change Makes Fights Like Gore Magala Way Less Of A Headache

Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1 brings a host of new features for hunters to engage with, but Wilds much needed camera fix is one of the best.

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10 Biggest Changes In Monster Hunter Wilds 1.010 Update

Monster Hunter Wilds' first title update is finally here, and with it comes a host of exciting new features, hunts, cosmetics, and performance fixes.

Monster  Hunter Wilds Artian Parts next to Endemic Life 2
Monster Hunter Wilds' Best Additions Aren't Coming In Its First Title Update

Monster Hunter Wilds has already announced plenty of content, but a short letter from the game's director hides some of its most exciting changes yet.

Monster Hunter Wilds Collaboration characters next to each other
10 Best Monster Hunter Crossover Events Of All Time, Ranked

Monster Hunter is no stranger to crossovers, offering plenty of great inspirations for Wilds to create excitingly creative future collaborations.

Monster Hunter Wilds Doshaguma next to Hirabami and Yian Kut Ku
Monster Hunter Wilds Still Hasn't Acknowledged Its Biggest Missed Opportunity

Monster Hunter Wilds already has plenty of unique mechanics at its disposal, but there's one that feels like it was entirely abandoned on release.

A player character fighting a Rathalos with a Hammer in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Monster Hunter Wilds Crushes A Major Sales Record For Capcom, And It Still Has A Lot Coming

Capcom announces that Monster Hunter Wilds has crushed a new sales record for the company, and there is a lot in store still for Monster Hunter Wilds.

Soulseer Mizutsune from Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds' Mizutsune Isn't The Same Monster Anymore

Mizutsune is an easily recognizable monster, but its latest iteration hides a secret that will offer a fresh hunting experience for series veterans.

Monster Hunter Wilds Cosmetic dual emote
After Monster Hunter Wilds’ New Showcase, I'm Finally Sold On Its Cosmetic DLC

Monster Hunter Wilds had a confusing cosmetic sales model, but the showcase finally gave a glimpse at what future DLC will have in store for the game.

Monster Hunter Wilds A Hunter and Palico in front of the Gathering Hub
After Seeing Monster Hunter Wilds' Grand Hub In The Free Update, 100 Person Lobbies Makes Sense

Monster Hunter Wilds' showed of its first Free Title Update, including a Gathering Hub which will help 100 person lobbies make sense.

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Lagiacrus's Monster Hunter Tri Model in front of a Scarlet Forest background.
Why Lagiacrus Is The Most Exciting New Update For Monster Hunter Wilds

Lagiacrus' grand re-entrance into Monster Hunter after a nearly 15-year console absence is one of the most exciting updates for MH Wilds.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Alma Next To Arch-Tempered Rey Dau
Monster Hunter Wilds Already Has The Perfect Answer For Its Difficulty Complaints

Monster Hunter Wilds might not be the most challenging entry in the series, but it already looks like a ramp in difficulty is on the way soon.

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Monster Hunter Wilds' gemma
Everything Coming In Monster Hunter Wilds' Title Update 1

Everything coming to Monster Hunter Wilds in its first title update, including new monsters, a new gathering hub, and a returning quest type.

MH_Wilds Title Update 1
Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update Confirms New Hub & Zoh Shia Quest, Coming April

Monster Hunter Wilds showcases Title Update 1 with a new gathering hub called The Grand Hub and monster quests, including Mizutsune and Zoh Shia.

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Monster Hunter Wilds several animals around Genma the smithee
10 Features I Desperately Want To See In The Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase

Outside of performance fixes there are plenty of exciting features that would make excellent additions to Monster Hunter Wilds in the reveal.

MH Gemma In front of nergigante and alatreon from MH World
I've Changed My Mind, Monster Hunter Wilds Not Having Elder Dragons Makes It Better

Initially, Monster Hunter Wilds' lack of elder dragons stood out as a major disappointment, but after playing Wilds further, the cut was worth it.

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Monster Hunter Wilds two hunter characters wielding Bow weapons
Monster Hunter Wilds Bow Build Guide (Moves, Gear, How To Play)

Making a build for a Bow weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds depends on various factors, including what Coatings to use and the skills from your gear.

Monster Hunter Wilds protagonists next to key art
Monster Hunter Wilds' Voiced Protagonist Is The Right Move For The Future Of The Franchise

Monster Hunter Wilds has already made significant improvements to its story telling, with the hunter being a great fit for the change in direction.

Monster Hunter Wilds' Gore Magala next to MH World's Alatreon.
Monster Hunter Wilds Will Never Be As Difficult As Iceborne, And It's All Because Of One Monster

Monster Hunter Wilds has received a lot of criticism for how easy it is, but after Iceborne's controversy, it may never be that difficult.

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