COSM-GAME Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds is a premium hunting action RPG developed and published by Capcom. Players take on the role of a customizable Hunter assigned to the Forbidden Lands Research Commission to investigate an unexplored ecosystem. The Hunter tracks and defeats powerful monsters, gathers materials to forge stronger equipment, and uncovers the mysteries connecting the region's people and wildlife. Its defining combat system combines 14 weapon types with Focus Mode, targeted wound attacks, Power Clashes, Offset Attacks, and other techniques built around reading monster behavior.
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Latest update
Ver.1.042.00.0 is the latest official full-game update listed as of August 20, 2026, with its hotfix released on August 7. The update corrected an issue that prevented the Render Scaling graphics setting from being applied. It follows Ver.1.042.00.00 from August 4, which added Prologue Demo save transfer, made "Just What the Doctor Ordered" permanently available, and allowed the 25 event quests and Challenge Quests available at that time to be played offline.
Release date and status
Monster Hunter Wilds launched worldwide on February 28, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Capcom has announced the paid massive expansion Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance for 2027, with a continuation of the story, new quest ranks, locales, monsters, and expanded weapon actions. A Nintendo Switch 2 version of the base game is also in development, but Capcom has not announced its release date.
| Global release | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Platforms | |
| Global status | Released |
| Pricing model | Premium·In-app purchases |
| Availability | WorldwideSteamPlayStation StoreXbox Store |
Platforms and availability
The released version is available on PC through Steam, on PlayStation 5 through PlayStation Store, and on Xbox Series X/S through Xbox Store. Cross-platform multiplayer connects hunters across the currently supported platforms. PlayStation Plus is required for online multiplayer on PlayStation 5, while the PlayStation release also supports single-player play without online multiplayer.
Gameplay and setting
Players hunt large monsters across the Forbidden Lands using one of 14 weapon types, then use materials from successful hunts to forge and improve weapons and armor. Focus Mode provides more precise control over attacks and guards while exposing wounds and weak points for Focus Strikes, while Power Clashes and Offset Attacks create additional openings during direct confrontations. The Seikret mount handles rapid traversal, can guide the Hunter toward objectives, allows item use while moving, and carries a second weapon that can be swapped during a hunt. The story follows a Hunter assigned to the Forbidden Lands Research Commission after the Guild organizes an expedition to investigate Nata's account of a mysterious monster and the unexplored region he escaped from.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The selected launch trailer and gallery show hunters confronting large monsters, varied creature designs, weapon-based combat, and the large-scale environments that define expeditions through the Forbidden Lands.
Developer and publisher
Capcom develops and publishes Monster Hunter Wilds. The company also operates the game's continuing title updates and is developing the Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion scheduled for 2027.
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Official website | Monster Hunter Wilds |
| Support | Monster Hunter Wilds Support |
Download and availability
The PC version is sold through Steam, while the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions are available through their respective digital storefronts. The base game remains available separately, and the current Gold Edition bundles Monster Hunter Wilds with the Cosmetic DLC Collection and its included additional content.
System / Device Requirements
Monster Hunter Wilds has official minimum and recommended PC specifications. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S editions use fixed console hardware.
| PC specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 64-bit processor and operating system | 64-bit processor and operating system |
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-10400 / Intel Core i3-12100 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5-10400 / Intel Core i3-12100 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 75 GB available space | 75 GB available space |
| Drive | SSD required | SSD required |
| Performance target | 1080p upscaled from 720p / 30 fps / Lowest graphics setting | 1080p / 60 fps with Frame Generation / Medium graphics setting |
| DirectStorage | Supported | Supported |
| PlayStation 5 specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | PlayStation 5 |
| Online multiplayer | PlayStation Plus required |
- Value
- PlayStation 5
- Value
- PlayStation Plus required
| Xbox Series X/S specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | Xbox Series X/S |
- Value
- Xbox Series X/S