Monster Hunter Wilds 2025 is going to be one of the most anticipated releases for the fans of Capcom’s ongoing franchise.
February 28, 2025, on your calendar Mark s to begin the wild hunt!
Its previous edition Monster Hunter World has sold 100 million copies and is Capcom’s highest-selling game ever.
So its upcoming edition Monster Hunter Wild is highly anticipated! It appears to be the biggest entry by pushing the boundaries of the monster-hunting experience to its limits!
The trailers have been released, and they show improved mechanics, multi-platform support, massive beasts, and new features, which have made the fans go crazy!
So, let’s dive into the key features, gameplay, release date, and all the little details about this thrilling installment.
Cosplay Feature
In this edition, the developers have made crossplay an integral part.
Crossplay is one of the features most fans request, and its inclusion is a game-changer. Players with supported platforms will be able to team up.
Its crossplay will also allow for bigger lobbies, which means up to 16 players can join one lobby.
Players can also disable crossplay at any time if they want to play solo.
Confirmed Monsters You Can Expect to See.
The game will feature a lot of vicious and gigantic monsters. While bringing back some familiar ones, it has introduced several new monsters too.
Let us take a look at the monsters confirmed to make an appearance.
Doshaguma
A large fanged beast. Its strength and sharp claws can help crush opponents very easily.
Rathalos: its iconic fire attacks will help terrorize hunters.
Uth Duna
Using moisture from the environment and its body it can create a protective veil around itself making it highly defensive.
Rey Dau
It discharges electricity during attacks causing threat to hunters.
Catacabra
It attaches rock and other materials to its skin forming a protective shield.
Ceratonoth
Catches lightning from the sky through its horns and releases it on the ground to protect its herd.
Lala barina
A new temnoceran in the game, it spins red glowing silk which it uses as a weapon and for locomotion.
Improved Combat and Weapons Mechanics
The combat flow has been improved to ensure that battles with monsters are fast-paced and thrilling.
Developers have introduced a new feature that allows hunters to dual-wield lighter weapons giving ability to perform faster.
Monster Hunter Wilds will provide fourteen different weapon types to choose from, each with unique playstyles, strengths, and weaknesses.
Every weapon will gain the ability to inflict wounds on a monster.
Release Date
The big news is that we have an official release date for Monster Hunter Wilds thanks to September 2024 State of Play.
It’s time to mark your calendars as the game will finally launch on February 28, 2025! Moreover, it also gives you a chance to pre-order Monster Hunter Wild now.
There are three editions available namely Standard, Deluxe Edition, and Premium Deluxe Edition worth $70,$90, and $110 respectively.
Platform Support.
Since the previous edition, Monster Hunter Rise was released as a Nintendo Switch Exclusive, fans are worried about Monster Hunter Wild’s platform support.
But the good news is that Monster Hunter Wild game will be accessible on most platforms.
According to an official announcement, you can play it on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
Minimum System Requirements.
The minimum system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay on PC for Monster Hunter Wilds are the following.
16 GB memory, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or Radeon RX5600 XT Graphics card, Intel core i5-10600 or Ryzen 5 3600 CPU, Windows 10 or higher, and 80 GB of SSD space.
For higher performance, it is recommended to have a more powerful GPU and additional RAM, especially when the crossplay feature is enabled.
Trailers Released So Far
We have seen quite a few trailers for Monster Hunter Wilds. The first official reveal trailer showcased a lush, massive, and expansive environment with new monsters.
The trailer showed the character chased by a stampede of monsters, as he was chased a lightning storm hit, only further adding to the chaos.
Showing new gameplay, showcasing weapons in action, and emphasizing cross-play functionality.
The summer game fest trailer confirmed the return of the Turf Wars feature. It also showed a pack of new Leviathan-class monsters.
The latest trailers show various in-game footage, exploring the basic mechanics of the game.
Final thoughts
Monster Hunter Wilds is going to be the most definitive monster-hunter experience as the trailers have sparked great excitement.
The new and old monsters promise epic encounters that will challenge even the best hunters. With its new cross-play feature, fans can now hunt with friends across platforms adding more spark.
So mark February 28, 2025, on your calendars to begin the wild hunt!
