Capcom Co., Ltd. has announced that the latest title in the series, Monster Hunter Wilds, will be released on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Alongside the release date announcement, a new promotional video has been released, and new monsters have been revealed!
"Monster Hunter Wilds" Release Date Confirmed! Promotional Video 4 Released
It has been announced that the highly anticipated latest title in the series, Monster Hunter Wilds, is scheduled for a simultaneous worldwide release on Friday, February 28, 2025.
The supported platforms are PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
In the newly released Promotional Video 4, the main monster of the game, Arkveld, was revealed along with parts of the story.
Arkveld
PR TIMESThe main monster, also known as the White Wraith.
It is an extinct species with characteristic chain-like wings, and its ecology is shrouded in mystery.
The Boy Nata and the White Wraith
The boy Nata was rescued a few years ago at the border of the Forbidden Lands, an area not yet investigated by the Guild.
Using his words from his escape from a mysterious monster attack as a key, the Guild has formed an investigation team.
The investigation team will embark on a journey with the objective of studying the monster called the White Wraith and rescuing the Keepers clan that was attacked.
The Forbidden Lands Setting
PR TIMESThe game's setting is the unexplored Forbidden Lands.
The protagonist hunter belongs to the Avis Unit, which conducts investigations with the boy Nata.
New Characters Also Appear!
Fabius
PR TIMESFabius is a high-ranking official in the Hunter's Guild who was once an active and famous hunter.
Following the discovery of Nata, he launched the Forbidden Lands Research Commission as its chief organizer.
Erik
PR TIMESAstrum Unit’s Handler and a famous biologist.
Werner
PR TIMESAstrum Unit’s Smithy.
He is a physical and technical expert who developed the principles applied to some weapons.
The Environment of "Monster Hunter Wilds"
Scarlet Forest Environment Changes
PR TIMES
The Scarlet Forest is a field with a rich water source.
Watersides dyed crimson and abnormal weather like Downpour can occur.
Fishing
PR TIMESIn this game, you can catch prey using lures!
Wudwuds
Wudwuds are a Lynian tribe that inhabits the Scarlet Forest.
There are also dens in the forest where they live in groups.
Newly Appearing Monsters
Uth Duna
A Leviathan that reigns at the top of the Scarlet Forest ecosystem.
Its ecology is adapted to a rich water environment, and it is often sighted during the Downpour.
It covers its body with a veil-like mixture of secreted components and water.
Quematrice
A Brute Wyvern that inhabits the Windward Plains.
It ignites a flammable substance by rubbing its long, developed tail.
Scheduled for Release on Friday, February 28, 2025!
『モンスターハンターワイルズ』2025年2月28日(金)に発売決定！
そして「白の孤影」と呼ばれる本作のメインモンスター「アルシュベルド」の姿が、遂に解禁。
プロモーション映像④を公開！https://t.co/sgO65ciCgv#モンハンワイルズ #MHWs #MHWilds pic.twitter.com/XpqnWjyoyj— 【公式】モンスターハンターワイルズ (@MH_Wilds) September 24, 2024
The latest title in the series, Monster Hunter Wilds, is scheduled for a simultaneous worldwide release on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Pre-orders began on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, so let's pre-order and await further news!
Please check the Monster Hunter Wilds official website or official X (@MH_Wilds) for more details on this game.
| Title Details | |
| Name | Monster Hunter Wilds |
|---|---|
| Supported Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| Release Date | Friday, February 28, 2025 |
| Price | PlayStation 5 Physical Edition: 9,990 yen (tax included) Digital Edition: 9,990 yen (tax included) Deluxe Edition Digital: 11,900 yen (tax included) Premium Deluxe Edition Digital: 13,900 yen (tax included) |
| Players | 1 (Online: 1-4 players, cross-play supported) |
| Genre | Hunting Action |
| CERO | C (Ages 15 and up) |
