Monster Hunter Wilds

84 / 100Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureFebruary 28, 2025

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.

Xbox Series X|SNintendo Switch 2PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5

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Monster Hunter Wilds DLC Director: Capcom Is Retuning Difficulty After Players "Got Better Than Expected"

Capcom is actively retuning the difficulty of Monster Hunter Wilds' upcoming expansion after the game's playerbase proved more skilled than the development team anticipated. In a recent interview, the DLC's director acknowledged that hunters have surpassed expectations, prompting the studio to revisit its balance standards for the expansion's endgame content. The quote that stood out: "Players got better than we expected," a candid admission that the community's mastery of Wilds' mechanics has forced Capcom to recalibrate what challenging content should look like.

Sep 19, 2026

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Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance: Boost Bracer, Free Edits, New Monsters & More

Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance is shaping up to be a substantial evolution of the base game, and a flurry of announcements around Tokyo Game Show 2026 has painted a clearer picture of what players can expect. Chief among the new mechanics is the Boost Bracer, a device that hands-on impressions from PCGamesN describe as blending the best of Monster Hunter World and Rise into something exciting and distinct. The demo left players largely enthusiastic, with the Boost Bracer reportedly cranking up the action in ways that feel like a natural extension of Wilds' existing combat toolkit rather than a gimmick bolted on top.

Sep 17, 2026

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Monster Hunter Wilds Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 This Year

Nintendo's September 2026 Direct brought a major surprise for Monster Hunter fans: Monster Hunter Wilds is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year. The announcement confirms that Capcom's massive open-world hunting title, which launched to widespread acclaim on PC and other platforms, will make its way to Nintendo's latest hardware, bringing the full experience to a whole new audience of players.

Sep 10, 2026

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Reveals New Monsters, Floating Island, and a Leaked Khezu Return

Capcom pulled back the curtain on Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance during the September 2026 Sony State of Play, debuting a new gameplay trailer packed with fresh content. The footage showcased brand-new elder dragons, a stunning floating island region, and a notable character redesign that has fans buzzing. The trailer confirmed the expansion is targeting a 2027 release window, giving hunters plenty to look forward to.

Sep 4, 2026

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Capcom Aims for Monster Hunter Wilds to Outsell World with Demos, Expansions, and Price Cuts

Monster Hunter Wilds launched to considerable fanfare, but its sales trajectory has not yet matched the runaway success of its predecessor, Monster Hunter World. According to Capcom's latest financial report, the title did not rank among the company's quarterly best sellers, a notable absence that signals the game has struggled to maintain the kind of momentum Capcom had hoped for following its release. Despite this, Capcom remains firmly committed to the title, publicly stating its goal for Wilds to surpass World's lifetime sales "over the medium to long term."

Aug 7, 2026

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Monster Hunter Wilds Gets Free Demo and Price Drop Ahead of Ascendance Expansion

Capcom has released a free demo for Monster Hunter Wilds on both console and PC, arriving roughly a year and a half after the game's original launch and timed to drum up interest ahead of the upcoming Ascendance expansion. The demo, which weighs in at 26GB, lets players experience the game's prologue at no cost, giving newcomers a taste of what the full release has to offer before they commit to a purchase.

Aug 6, 2026

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Monster Hunter Wilds Gets Permanent Price Cut and New DLC Bundles This August

Capcom has announced a permanent price reduction for Monster Hunter Wilds, its blockbuster action-RPG, set to take effect ahead of the upcoming Ascendance expansion. The base game will be getting a lasting price drop, making it a more accessible entry point for hunters who have yet to jump into the game. The move signals Capcom's intent to grow the player base before paid expansion content arrives.

Jul 15, 2026