Summary
In 2025,Monster Hunterwill embark on a brand-new and exciting adventure inMonster Hunter Wilds, one of the most innovative and ambitiousMonster Huntertitles yet. With traditional elements and plenty of fresh and accessible features to boot,Monster Hunter Wildsis primed to attract both veterans and newcomersfor a reception that has the potential to rivalMonster Hunter: World’s.
As far as what fans can expect fromMonster Hunter Wildsin 2025, with its official release date being so close, almost everything about the game in its launch state has been confirmed. That being said, there are still plenty of possibilities ahead of its release, givenMonster Hunter’s history andWilds' likeliness to follow suit.
Monster Hunter Wilds Releases in a Crowded February 2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Launches on August 02, 2025
Monster Hunterfans will be pleased to know thatMonster Hunter Wildshas been confirmed for a release date of June 02, 2025, which is just around the corner. However, while sooner is better, it’s launching in one of the most stacked months in gaming in quite some time, not necessarily due to the quantity of games but the quantity of highly anticipated games. Titles likeKingdom Come: Deliverance 2,Civilization 7,Assassin’s Creed Shadows,Avowed, andLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiwill all be vying for the attention ofgamers in February 2025, potentially givingMonster Hunter Wildsa run for its money.
That being said,Monster Hunter Wildsis the last in line for February 2025 releases, so it could avoid the chaos and march on to an open reception anyway.
Monster Hunter Wilds Innovates the Formula of Its Predecessors
Monster Hunter Wildsis without a doubt one of the mostambitiousMonster Huntergamesever made, as it is somewhat uprooting several of the franchise’s biggest traditions for a freshMonster Hunterexperience that aims to appeal to both veterans and newcomers. Most prominently is its protagonist, who is fully voiced for the first time in a mainlineMonster Huntergame inMonster Hunter Wilds. The game also introduces a dynamic open world with weather patterns that can significantly influence monster behavior and hunting strategies.
Monster Hunter Wilds' new Seikret mountdoesn’t mark the first time aMonster Huntergame has featured a mount, but it is the first time a mount has given players the ability to carry a secondary weapon. New combat mechanics likeMonster Hunter Wilds' Focus Mode have also been incorporated into the game, and sinceMonster Hunterhas largely always been about its combat, mechanics such as this are big game-changers. Finally, as is the case with any newMonster Huntergame,Monster Hunter Wildswill be introducing new monsters like The White Wraith, The Black Flame, Uth Duna, Rey Dau, and many more.
Monster Hunter Wilds Will Receive Post-Launch Support
Three DLC Packs for Monster Hunter Wilds Will Be Released by Summer 2025
As far asMonster Hunter Wilds' post-launch content goes, Capcom has already confirmed three DLC packs coming to the game that will be released by summer 2025. With the Cosmetic DLC Pass included inMonster Hunter Wilds' Premium Deluxe Edition, players can obtain these three DLC packs and the cosmetic items they will offer, though it’s unclear yet what those items will be.
Monster Hunter Wilds May Collaborate With Other Franchises in 2025
Beyond the cosmetic DLC forMonster Hunter Wilds, Capcom hasn’t officially laid out plans for other post-launch content, though there are some expectations given the franchise’s history.Monster Hunterhas been known to collaboratewith other franchises in the past, featuring armor sets that take on the appearance of popular characters in gaming, andMonster Hunter Wildsmay do the same. Apart from that, it’s possible players could see new monsters, environments, and quests added to the game at a later date, as is tradition withMonster Hunter.
AsMonster Hunter Wildsdraws ever nearer, anticipation for its release will likely increase exponentially within the next month. With its dynamic open world, new monsters, innovative gameplay mechanics, and the potential for plenty of post-launch content ahead of it,Monster Hunter Wildslooks set for a big year in 2025, in spite of the numerous games it shares a launch window with.
