Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds is a released action RPG from Capcom, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game sends hunters into the Forbidden Lands, where changing environmental conditions affect monster behavior, travel, and combat encounters. This profile combines Capcom’s official product, system, character, media, update, and support pages with the Steam store listing for current PC requirements and availability details.

Latest update

Capcom’s official update index lists Ver. 1.041.03.00 with a March 6, 2026 release date for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. The update page says the latest game version is required for online multiplayer and downloadable content, so players returning after a break should update before troubleshooting version-mismatch or online-access problems.

Release date and status

Platforms and availability

Monster Hunter Wilds is available on PC through Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Capcom’s official product page links the supported versions and editions, while the game’s official multiplayer documentation confirms crossplay support for hunting with players on other platforms. Use the platform links below to browse other games on the same platform; official purchase links are listed in the download section.

Gameplay overview

Monster Hunter Wilds is an action RPG built around preparing for hunts, tracking large monsters, learning their behavior, using one of the game’s weapon types, and turning gathered materials into stronger equipment. Capcom’s hunting and system pages describe a world where environmental conditions change, monsters react to the ecosystem around them, and hunters can use tools such as Focus Mode to aim attacks and target wounds more precisely.

The game supports solo play and online multiplayer. Its official multiplayer page describes lobbies, Link Parties, SOS Flares, Support Hunters, and crossplay, so the hunting loop is designed to work both for players progressing alone and for groups coordinating repeated hunts.

Story, setting, or main mode

The story follows a Hunter assigned to an expedition into the Forbidden Lands, an unexplored region investigated by the Guild. Capcom’s official character material frames the journey around Nata, the expedition team, local settlements, and the mystery surrounding powerful monsters in a region whose environment can shift between harsh and abundant periods.

Progress combines story assignments with exploration, gathering, equipment crafting, optional hunts, and repeat encounters. The changing ecosystem is not only visual background: weather and environmental states affect where monsters appear and how hunts unfold.

Trailer, screenshots, and media

Watch the featured launch trailer first, then browse the screenshots for a closer look at hunting environments, large-monster encounters, equipment, and the visual presentation of the Forbidden Lands.

Developer and publisher

Monster Hunter Wilds is developed and published by Capcom. The official game site covers product information, media, systems, and title updates, while Capcom maintains a dedicated support area for technical troubleshooting and frequently asked questions.

Download and availability

Use Capcom’s official product page to check current editions and platform options, or open the Steam listing for the PC version. Store pricing, discounts, downloadable content, and regional availability can change, so confirm the exact platform and edition before purchasing.

System / Device Requirements

The PC requirements below come from the current Steam store listing. The listing requires a 64-bit processor and operating system and shows 16 GB RAM for both minimum and recommended configurations. Console storage and performance behavior are platform-specific and can change with title updates.