Game Information
Game Title: Monster Hunter Wilds
Platforms:
- PC (Feb 27, 2025)
- PlayStation 5 (Feb 27, 2025)
- Xbox Series X/S (Feb 27, 2025)
Trailer:
Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publisher: CAPCOM CO. LTD
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 89 average - 95% recommended - 78 reviews
Critic Reviews
8Bit/Digi - Stan Rezaee - 10 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds takes players on a thrilling adventure into a world teeming with monsters and excitement.
ACG - Jeremy Penter - Buy
“Despite a lot of problems Monster Hunter Wilds still pushes the series forward in many ways”
But Why Tho? - Eddie De Santiago - 9 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds starts with big hunts and breathtaking action scenes. By the end of the story and beyond, you’ll be hunting even larger monsters with impossibly larger attacks, harvesting materials from their bodies to make stronger weapons and tougher armor.
CGMagazine - Jordan Biordi - 9 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds had some pretty big shoes to fill for me. Despite looking pretty incredible in initial trailers, I’d daresay its predecessor, Monster
Checkpoint Gaming - Tom Quirk - 9 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds is an excellent addition to Capcom’s long-running series. The game combines the expansiveness of Monster Hunter World with the improved pacing of Monster Hunter Rise into something worthy of the sum of its parts. The new Focus Mode attacks look and feel amazing, the menagerie of new monsters to hunt is suitably varied and exciting to take down, and for those who are into it, the narrative has its moments. Admittedly, those who want more than the standard Monster Hunter gameplay loop may be left wanting; however, Considering the degree of post-launch support, both free and premium, that previous games have enjoyed, we can perhaps expect more down the line following Monster Hunter Wilds’ release. Despite those concerns even in its launch state, Monster Hunter Wilds is an incredible time, whether you’re new to the series or a Monster Hunter veteran.
ComingSoon.net - Tyler Treese - 9.5 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds is the best Monster Hunter game yet. A true technical spectacle that allows players to explore a living, breathing, and always changing world.
Console Creatures - Matt Sowinski - 10 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds sets the new gold standard for the series, with epic battles, a fantastic narrative, and gorgeous graphics.
DarkZero - Andi Hamilton - 8 / 10
If I offered you a lovely sandwich full of your favourite ingredients, but the first 10% of said sandwich I had filled with my toenails, you’re probably not going to be able to give that sandwich the score you’d otherwise like to give it, right? When you’re in the thick of the combat and the game is allowing you to focus on tackling these incredible foes, alone or with others, it’s probably the best the series has ever been.
Dexerto - James Busby - 4 / 5
Monster Hunter Wilds is a giant stomp towards a bigger and brighter future for the beast-slaying series. Despite the sluggish pace of its story and a few muddy textures on base PS5, it’s clear Capcom hasn’t bitten off more than it can chew.
Wilds is a triumphant culmination of mechanics, monsters, and ideas that have been masterfully forged from 21 years of collective knowledge and experience. The result is nothing short of a carefully honed blade that manages to slice its own path and stand proudly amongst Monster Hunter greats.
If Monster Hunter World was the appetizer, then Wilds is the full-blown main course. Now, if you don’t mind, I have a date with Rathalos and a new Great Sword to make.
Digital Trends - Giovanni Colantonio - 4 / 5
Once it gets its claws in, it’s hard to escape Monster Hunter Wilds’ grasp. It balances high-octane spectacle with the kind of meditative RPG progression hooks that live service games dream of. It’s a successful evolution from Monster Hunter World, though one that still can’t quite find the best way to introduce new players to its intimidating world.
DualShockers - Christian Bognar - 10 / 10
After 100 hours of gameplay and reaching Hunter Rank 110, I can confidently say that Monster Hunter Wilds is a better game than World and Rise. Largely focusing on streamlining and making the overall experience more accessible, without removing the core principles that veteran hunters have come to know and love, Monster Hunter Wilds is a game that should be experienced by everyone.
Eurogamer - Matt Wales - 4 / 5
The most exhilarating and refined Monster Hunter yet, even if its attempts to balance the old and new don’t always quite coalesce in its ongoing quest to please all audiences.
Eurogamer.pt - Bruno Galvão - Portuguese - 5 / 5
Capcom has done it again, taken a series and taken it to the next level without compromising its essence. The simplification of various processes and the introduction of new concepts that streamline the experience in an open design at 60fps make every hunt more exciting.
Final Weapon - Noah Hunter - 4 / 5
Monster Hunter Wilds is a worthy follow-up to Capcom’s most successful game ever. The revamped gameplay is the best Monster Hunter has ever been, especially with additions like the Focus Mode. Beyond performance issues, Capcom went above and beyond in creating a game I find myself unable to stop playing. With a legitimate story mode and numerous tweaks, there has never been a better time to jump into Monster Hunter for the very first time.
Game Rant - Dalton Cooper - 8 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds is the most accessible game in the franchise to date, which means huge improvements along with questionable choices.
GameBlast - Alexandre Galvão - Portuguese - 8.5 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds represents an ambitious leap forward for the franchise, expanding its universe with a dynamic open world, innovative mechanics, and a level of immersion never before seen in the series. The introduction of the Seikret mount, the new slingshot system, and the Power Duels and Inhibitory Attack mechanics bring strategic depth to combat, making each hunt even more engaging. This new entry in Capcom’s long-running franchise delivers a rich experience, with epic combat, captivating exploration, and a breathtaking setting. Despite the technical challenges, this is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable titles in the franchise, being both an excellent entry point for newcomers and a worthy experience for veteran hunters.
GameGrin - Dylan Pamintuan - 9 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds is an incredible entry into the franchise that provides a fun and smooth gameplay loop and a beautiful world to explore and hunt in. It’s Monster Hunter at its finest.
GameSpot - Richard Wakeling - 8 / 10
It has issues, but Monster Hunter Wilds iterates on a winning formula with another captivating collection of monsters to slay
Gameliner - Rudy Wijnberg - Dutch - 5 / 5
Monster Hunter Wilds may not be for everyone, but if you love the grind, it delivers with stunning details, refined gameplay, and new features like the Seikret’s second weapon, Focus Mode, and NPCs for a better single-player experience—making the hunt more thrilling than ever.
Gamepressure - Mateusz Sawka - 8 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds is a good new addition to this long-running series. It takes some bold steps, and although not all of them are moving it in the right direction, the overall experience was still satisfactory. Monster Hunter keeps evolving as a series, and Capcom proves once again that they are the best in this genre they created over 20 years ago.
Gamer Guides - Echo Apsey - 83 / 100
Monster Hunter Wilds offers the best hunting and combat in the series’ history. Intense fights are at the heart of the experience, and the large, open world and its various ecosystem changes are spectacles to see from afar and up close in the middle of a hunt. It is only bolstered by some fantastic audio, music, and feedback as you slash, carve, and batter monsters. However, the game’s characters don’t have enough air to breathe amongst the wider narrative and the lack of pinnacle fights and endgame challenges are a severe downgrade from other games in the series.
GamesRadar+ - Austin Wood - 4.5 / 5
I see myself putting several hundred hours into this game.
Gaming Nexus - Eric Hauter - 8.5 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds delivers a ton of incredible new content, buried underneath the usual UI nightmare plus a long, interminable campaign. The new features of the game are fun and exciting once the game opens up, and there are a ton of awesome new monsters to battle. The graphics, as always, are stunning. But wading through the mud of this story for 15-20 hours is downright painful, and the franchise’s tradition of not explaining itself is getting extremely old. There is a fabulous Monster Hunter game here, but sooner or later this franchise is going to have to wake up to the need to wipe the slate clean and open the doors for new players. Instead, Monster Hunter Wilds feels like it is going in the other direction.
GamingBolt - Ravi Sinha - 8 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds is a fresh start for the franchise, even as it channels a respectable chunk of Monster Hunter World. The endgame could use a lot more, but it’s still a top-tier action RPG with some incredible moments.
Glitched Africa - Marco Cocomello - 7 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds is a tough recommendation in this state. It needs more content, more work and polish. It stands in the shadow of the brilliant Monster Hunter World as a lifeless, uglier sequel that almost feels rushed and incomplete. While the general gameplay feels excellent, the game is often bogged down its uninspired regions and weak monster roster. Yes, there’s a dedicated campaign this time around but it is forgettable.
Hardcore Gamer - Zach Mckay - 3.5 / 5
Monster Hunter Wilds is a fun experience and has all the staples that make the series so enjoyable. Unfortunately, some choices make it hard to enjoy yourself for a significant amount of time while making your way to the portion of the game that you’re trying to experience. The main story aims to provide players with a more immersive experience, but ends up getting in the way of the fighting monsters at a reliable pace, forcing you from point A to B frequently before allowing you to engage with these newly-added monsters.
Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge.
IGN Deutschland - Björn Balg - German - 9 / 10
While not as innovative as previous installments, Monster Hunter Wilds successfully builds upon their ideas to create one of the franchise’s most robust experiences. A perfect starting point for potential new hunters without diluting what makes it so appealing to veterans.
Just Play it - Aimen TAIB - Arabic - 9.5 / 10
Monster Hunter made a come back with a renewed spirit, preserving it’s identity while introducing newcomers to the series, in a brand new, exciting and challenging journey along side your friends, which makes it one of, if not, the best title that represents the Monster Hunter series ever.
KonsoliFIN - Joonatan Itkonen - Finnish - 5 / 5
Monster Hunter Wilds is the most accessible, grand, and finely-tuned adventure in Capcom’s illustrious series to date. It’s a blast to play and explore, and the new mechanics make it a fantastic first introduction for a whole new generation of monster hunters.
MMORPG.com - Nick Shively - 9.5 / 10
Although it’s possible that Monster Hunter Wilds could put off some veterans who started early with the series, it’s made a massive jump in progress towards being a more well-rounded game that is inviting to a much broader audience
MonsterVine - James Carr - 4.5 / 5
Monster Hunter Wilds does an incredible job of balancing quality-of-life improvements and a streamlined system with the by design grind-focused gameplay loop. Newcomers will find this entry more approachable than previously, and veterans will find the new combat additions and combos offer plenty of depth to justify a new entry. The constantly changing environments make the world feel alive, and it creates a seamless connection between preparing and initiating a hunt. It’s a tad easier than some will like, and the story is bland as hell, but the hunting is great, and at the end of the day, that’s all that matters.
Multiplayer First - Paulmichael Contreras - 9 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds is a great entry in a fantastic franchise. While there are a lot of mechanics to consider, the game’s tutorials should help most new players to quickly acclimate and join the upper ranks of hunters in no time. A full-fledged, cinematic, occasionally surreal, campaign whisks players from biome to biome, with a meaty play time of 40-50 hours just for the main story, and probably hundreds of more hours to get to 100% completion, there is plenty of content to keep hunters entertained for a while to come. Monster Hunter Wilds comes highly recommended for gamers of all types, but especially RPG fans or fans of the series.
Nexus Hub - Sam Aberdeen - 8 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds is the Hollywood blockbuster of the franchise – exciting, streamlined gameplay and awesome new Bloodborne-esque monsters impress, but it also feels like a step back from World in some ways.
Noisy Pixel - Colin Buchanan - 9.5 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds proves that Capcom still owns the subgenre the series has created, by crafting a game that somehow massively improves on its already-incredible predecessor. It brings the franchise fully into the current generation with an expansive open world, gorgeous environments, and even more satisfying action combat.
One More Game - Chris Garcia - 9.5 / 10
As if it were any question, Monster Hunter Wilds, simply put, is peak Monster Hunter and also its most accessible and confident entry yet. Capcom has hit a home run here, and the game is easily a rather strong Game of the Year contender this early into 2025.
Monster hunts are exhilarating, further enhanced by the new techniques like Power Clash added to the game. Both offensive and defensive playstyles are rewarded, and weapons have new intricacies that add depth to an already deep game. That said, newcomers should not be intimidated because Monster Hunter Wilds has an excellent onboarding system that offers a smooth and gradual difficulty curve until it throws you off the edge come High Rank.
PC Gamer - Lincoln Carpenter - 85 / 100
Best in class monster combat makes up for a wilderness that’s a touch too streamlined.
PPE.pl - Wojciech Gruszczyk - Polish - 9.5 / 10
Monster Hunter is back and it’s brilliant. Giant beasts, juicy fights and lots of positive improvements. Capcom has proven that it knows how to listen to fan feedback to provide a game just for them. Monster Hunter Wilds is a game for loyal fans of hunting after giant creatures.
PSX Brasil - Bruno Henrique Vinhadel - Portuguese - 95 / 100
Continuing to perfectly execute what it proposes, Monster Hunter Wilds delivers its best possible version, being more dynamic and even more fun, with interesting new features and an exceptional level of quality.
Press Start - Harry Kalogirou - 10 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds is more proof that Monster Hunter is one of CAPCOM’s biggest franchises. Despite its sheer size, both in popularity and legacy, CAPCOM aren’t afraid to jump head-first into new ideas. Wilds is a different kind of Monster Hunter that feels like a natural evolution of the formula. I have no doubts it’ll go down as one of the best games in the series, and of 2025.
Push Square - Robert Ramsey - 9 / 10
Few games can match the satisfaction of Monster Hunter - and Monster Hunter Wilds might just be the most satisfying instalment yet. Capcom has fine tuned the act of felling colossal foes, creating one of the most rewarding games of the generation in the process. While the overall package is held back by a stalling story campaign and questionable performance, Wilds is an outstanding action RPG at its core, and a worthy successor to the almighty World.
Quest Daily - Nathanael Peacock - 10 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds takes what makes the series great — hunting monsters — and evolves it in almost every way. The monsters are bigger, smarter, and more varied than ever before… Wilds is the best the series has ever been.
RPG Site - James Galizio - 8 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds has all the potential to become the best game in the franchise’s history, even if it’s not quite there yet.
Reno Gazette-Journal - Jason Hidalgo - 9 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds is another excellent addition to the long-running series, adding new fun mechanics such as Focus Mode that bring life to its stable of weapons. Environments are also larger and feel more alive while confronting the game’s strongest monsters can feel like an epic, movie-worthy showdown thanks to great visuals and music that will make you want to run over hot coals. The game does have occasional performance hiccups and the large maps can be a bit confusing and unwieldy to navigate. The monster count could also be better. Despite its issues, Monster Hunter Wilds represents another step in the right direction, boasting some of the best — if not the best — grounded combat in the franchise plus excellent monster fights. I can’t wait to see how it shapes up after additional updates and its future Master Rank expansion.
Restart.run - Sayem Ahmed - Recommended
Monster Hunter Wilds is brilliant, but suffers from not showing players everything it has to offer until you’ve stomached the Low Rank portion of the game.
Rock, Paper, Shotgun - Brendan Caldwell - Unscored
A hungry gullet of a game, Monster Hunter Wilds will devour your time if it gets its claws in. But an overbearing story might make you impatient to ride straight to the moreish endgame.
Seasoned Gaming - Alejandro Segovia - 9 / 10
If Monster Hunter World was Capcom’s attempt at making their ever-growing franchise more accessible to a bigger audience, Monster Hunter Wilds pretty much perfects it, providing an entry that’s sure to satisfy longtime fans and create new ones as well.
Shacknews - Bill Lavoy - 9 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds moves the franchise forward from previous games, yet it tends to step into some of the same traps that both World and Rise did. Those issues, however, are dwarfed by an addictive gameplay loop that will keep players engaged for hundreds of hours. When you factor in the game-changing Seikret, and the ease of which players can launch into hunts, Monster Hunter Wilds is a must-play for series fans.
Siliconera - Jenni Lada - 10 / 10
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. PS5 version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
SmashPad - Danreb Victorio - 4.5 / 5
Monster Hunter Wilds improves upon World and Rise in just about every aspect, and nuances in gameplay such as the focus strikes will definitely make it more approachable to newcomers, but the best part of the game is that it remains true to the biggest fact of the series–you’ll get as much fun as the time you put in.
SteamDeckHQ - Noah Kupetsky - 5 / 5
Monster Hunter Wilds may have had a bit of a slow start, but it became one of my favorite experiences afterward. The game retains what made it a sensation after World and adds some great new mechanics to keep the long, arduous hunts engaging and exciting. The world and quests feel dynamic with one of Monster Hunter’s best stories. While I don’t play this series for the story, some parts were quite intriguing. It’s an addictive gameplay loop with fantastic progression that only gets better the more you play, and it’s truly a joy when playing with others.
Even with some of its low points, Monster Hunter Wilds has become one of my favorite games that I have ever played, which had me addicted to grinding and getting more and better materials to master what it took to hunt monsters and make myself more powerful. If you have a more powerful PC or console like a PS5, this is a must-have game.
TechRaptor - Tyler Chancey - 8.5 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it brings a refined, polished, approachable, and unforgettable action RPG experience.
The Nerd Stash - Julio La Pine - 10 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds takes everything that worked from World and Rise to deliver the ultimate monster-hunting experience. Combat improvements, an excellent story, and a giant lineup of monsters make this the hunter haven we were all waiting for.
The Outerhaven Productions - Keith Mitchell - 5 / 5
Monster Hunter Wilds stands as Capcom’s crowning achievement in the Monster Hunter series, showcasing years of refinement and passion. The combat is seamless, the environments are breathtaking, and the attention to detail is truly remarkable.
TheGamer - Eric Switzer - 4.5 / 5
It’s a streamlined Monster Hunter that goes to great lengths to avoid all of the fiddly (and often confusing) systems the series is known for. That’s a noble goal and one that I ultimately found to be refreshing, but in its simplification, it naturally sacrifices some interesting complexity.
TheSixthAxis - Dominic Leighton - 9 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds is the best Monster Hunter game we’ve ever had. The best storyline, the best visuals, and changes to the combat that revolutionise the way the game plays. That said, striving for the widest audience yet has dulled some of the series difficulty, and you may have to wait for the toughest parts of Wilds to fully reveal themselves.
VGC - Jordan Middler - 5 / 5
Monster Hunter Wilds is confident, bold, and one of the best Monster Hunter games ever, thanks to its ability to stand on the giant shoulders of Worlds and improve it in virtually every way.
WellPlayed - Ash Wayling - 9.5 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds manages to deliver on every expectation one would have for a new Monster Hunter game, before dropping the throttle and blasting through every expectation you didn’t even know you had. With gameplay shake ups, weapon tweaks and a brilliant range of monsters strewn across a score of incredible landscapes, Wilds is a different beast that establishes itself as well worth the hunt.
Worth Playing - Chris “Atom” DeAngelus - 9 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds is a fantastic new entry into the franchise. For the most part, I feel like every new feature feels good and works well, and the monsters are certainly a delight to fight. The only things that might hold it back slightly are some performance issues, but even those don’t get in the way of the core fun of smashing monsters, looting gear, and repeating. Fans of the franchise should have a fantastic time with this latest entry, and I hope it becomes a blueprint for future games in the franchise.
XboxEra - Jesse Norris - 7.5 / 10
Monster Hunter Wilds has all the tools be an all-time classic but forgets what made the series so special in the first place.
I don’t think that “game-wise” people had issues with it, the formula clearly works, but the performance is fucking atrocious for how it looks like…