Latest Entry, Monster Hunter Wilds, Confirmed for 2025 Release! Supported Platforms Are PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam

Held on December 7, 2023, starting around 4:30 PM PT as a massive broadcast lasting about 3 hours and 30 minutes, THE GAME AWARDS 2023 attracts attention each year as a stage for honoring the year's outstanding games while dropping various surprise announcements.
As the final surprise of THE GAME AWARDS 2023, Capcom announced the latest entry in the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter Wilds!

Monster Hunter Wilds Confirmed for 2025 Release!

Throughout THE GAME AWARDS 2023, social media buzzed with hunters chanting "Monster Hunter... Monster Hunter...", and Capcom answered those wishes!
Capcom confirmed a 2025 release window for the latest entry, Monster Hunter Wilds, and released an official announcement trailer!

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The footage showcases what appear to be new small monsters.
The presence or absence of large spikes on their backs suggests a male versus female sexual dimorphism.
Bird-like creatures perch on the backs of several specimens, reminiscent of endemic life in previous titles.

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The trailer shows a hunter fleeing from a herd of monsters.
Facing large groups simultaneously is rare in the Monster Hunter series, giving this entry a fresh dynamic.

The hunter travels alongside a new companion reminiscent of a Palamute.

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This mount-like companion appears capable of charging across rough mountain terrain and gliding through the air.
Recent Monster Hunter titles have significantly eased field traversal friction, making exploration much smoother and more enjoyable.

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Capcom scheduled the latest title, Monster Hunter Wilds, for a 2025 release.
The publisher confirmed PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam (PC) as supported platforms.
Anticipation is sky-high for a new Monster Hunter built for modern hardware!
The official Monster Hunter Wilds website and official X (@MH_Wilds) are now live.

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While the trailer showed a succession of mostly unfamiliar monsters, Rathalos made an appearance at the end, bringing a comforting sense of familiarity.

Interview Video with Producer Tsujimoto Released

The PlayStation YouTube channel released an interview video featuring Monster Hunter series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto.

During THE GAME AWARDS 2023, Tsujimoto revealed that "the next update is planned for around Summer 2024," meaning fans have a bit of a wait ahead, but players can jump back into Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter Rise in the meantime!