Summary
WhenMonster Hunter Wildslaunches in 2025, returning players fromMonster Hunter Worldwill have some bonus content to check out.Monster Hunter Wildsis the next main series entry in the long-running and hugely successfulMonster Hunterfranchise. WhileMonster Hunter Risewas certainly popular,Monster Hunter Wildsis targeting newer hardware specifically, which should make it feel like more of a proper follow-up toMonster Hunter World.
Monster Hunter Wildswas first revealed at The Game Awards 2023in a stunning trailer that, while impressive-looking, confirmed very little about the game. Now Capcom has given fans a much better idea of what they can expect fromMonster Hunter Wildscome 2025, thanks to a new gameplay trailer revealed at the latest PlayStation State of Play event.
TheMonster Hunter Wildsgameplay trailer showcases a huge graphical leap forward fromMonster Hunter World, with significantly more detailed environments, monsters, and characters. The trailer showsMonster Hunter Wildsbeasts that players will have to hunt, including a pack of bear-like monsters and an armored frog of sorts. As in previous games,Monster Hunter Wildswill have the monsters fighting each other occasionally, and players can also battle its fearsome creatures in co-op with friends. It remains to be seen exactly how co-op will work in the new game, but it does look likeMonster Hunter World’s SOS flares are making a comeback.
Monster Hunter World
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
Speaking ofMonster Hunter World,Monster Hunter Wildswill be doling out bonuses for those returning from that game. Those that have save data forMonster Hunter Worldwill get the Felyne Leather Armor Set and the Felyne Acorn Spade Weapon. Those that have a save file fortheMonster Hunter World: Iceborneexpansionwill additionally receive the Felyne Duffel Armor Set and Felyne Trekker Peckaxe Weapon.
Based on what’s been shown so far,Monster Hunter Wildsis primed to be a big hit with fans of the franchise.Monster Hunter Worldwas a massive success for Capcomand is indeed the company’s best-selling game to date. Capcom clearly made a ton of newMonster Hunterfans with that entry, and so it will be hoping to bring them back forMonster Hunter Wilds. 2025 is shaping up to be an amazing year for gaming, and if huge new releases likeMonster Hunter Wildsmanage to stick the landing, next year should live up to the incredible hype and then some.
Monster Hunter Wilds
WHERE TO PLAY
The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
