Monster Hunter Wilds: Release, Multiplayer, Crossplay and more – all the information at a glance

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Monster Hunter Wilds lets you hunt dangerous monsters again and explore an open world for the first time. You can find the most important information about the release here.

In February 2025, Monster Hunter Wilds will finally be released as a new main installment in the Monster Hunter series. To help you start hunting monsters in the wild in time for the release, we have provided an overview of the most important information here:

  • Release & Platforms: When is Monster Hunter Wilds released?
  • Price & Versions: How much does Wilds cost?
  • System Requirements:What kind of PC do I need?
  • Multiplayer: Can I play in co-op?
  • Crossplay:Can PC and console play together?
  • Gameplay:How does Monster Hunter Wilds play?

The story is supposed to play a bigger role in Wilds and be more organically interwoven with the world and the game mechanics. In our preview of Monster Hunter Wilds, this came as a positive surprise to us:

The most important information about Monster Hunter Wilds

Release & Platforms: When will Monster Hunter Wilds be released?

  • Release date: February 28, 2025
  • Platforms: PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

Monster Hunter Wilds is coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on February 28, 2025. You”ll also be able to play the new Monster Hunter on PC at launch, where the game is coming to Steam.

Price & Versions: How much does Wilds cost?

Monster Hunter Wilds costs 70 euros on PC and 80 euros on consoles in the standard edition. Those who want to spend more money can also afford the more expensive deluxe and premium versions. All editions and prices here in a brief overview:

Standard Edition (PC 70 euros, console 80 euros)

Contains the base game without any additional bonuses or content.

Deluxe Edition (PC 90 euros, console 100 euros)

Contains the base game + deluxe content:

  • Hunter Decor Armor Set: Feudal Soldier, Hunter Decor Armor: Swordsman”s Eye Patch, Oni Horns Wig
  • Seikret Decor: Soldier Saddle Cloth, General Saddle Cloth
  • Felynen Decor Armor: F Ashigaru Set
  • Pendants: Bird Windchime
  • Gesture: Uchiko Battle Cry
  • Hairstyle: Hero Topknot, Refined Warrior
  • Make-up/Face Painting: Hunter Kumadori, Special Blossom
  • Sticker Set: Avis Unit, Windborne Monster
  • Nameplate: Extra Frame – Rusty Dawn (Purchase Bonus)
Premium Deluxe Edition (PC 110 Euro, Console 120 Euro)

Includes base game + deluxe content + premium content:

Premium content:

  • Hunter decorative armor: Wyvern Ears
  • Premium Bonus: Hunter Profile Set
  • Music: Proof of a Hero (2025 Recording)
  • Monster Hunter Wilds Cosmetics DLC Pack 1 (Planned Release: Spring 2025)
  • Monster Hunter Wilds – Cosmetic DLC Pack 2 (Planned Release: Summer 2025)

Deluxe Content:

  • Hunter Decor Armor Set: Feudal Soldier, Hunter Decor Armor: Swordsman”s Eye Patch, Oni Horns Wig
  • Seikret Decoration: Soldier Saddle Cloth, General Saddle Cloth
  • Felynen Decoration: F Ashigaru Set
  • Trait: Combat Spirit, Uchiko
  • Hairstyle: Hero”s Topknot, Refined Warrior
  • Makeup/Face Paint: Hunter Kumadori, Special Blossom
  • Sticker Set: Avis Unit, Windborne Monster
  • Nameplate: Extra Frame – Rusty Dawn (Purchase Bonus)

System Requirements: How good does your PC need to be?

Meanwhile, the system requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds for the Steam version are also known. Here you can check whether your PC can run the game:

Minimum requirements (1080p / 30 FPS)

  • Operating system: Windows 10 (64-bit required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10600 or Intel Core i3-12100F or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super(6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 140 GB (SSD)
  • Notes: Graphics settingLowest Game runs at 1080p (upscaled from 720p native resolution)/30 fps. DirectStorage is supported.
Medium Requirements (1080p / 60 FPS)

  • Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K or Intel Core i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or AMD Ryzen 5 5500
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8GB) or Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700XT (12GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 140 GB (SSD)
  • Notes: With the graphics setting Medium set to

During the open beta, there were frequent complaints of technical problems, bugs and performance issues on PC. Let”s hope that the technology is optimized by the time of release so that everything runs as smoothly as in the fancy gameplay trailers:

Multiplayer: Can I play in co-op?

Monster Hunter Wilds can be played with up to four hunters in co-op.

  • To play in multiplayer, you have to join a lobby.These lobbies can hold up to 100 players. Players in a lobby can then team up and complete quests together.
  • You can use link parties for fixed groups of friends.This is where you join together in fixed 4-player groups that remain in place even after a completed quest. In addition, members have access to a voice chat. You can also join hunters in other lobbies, making it easier to play together spontaneously.
  • With the SOS flare, you can call for help from other players. Hunters can spontaneously respond to your distress signal and help you out with a particularly tough opponent or even rescue you from an awkward situation.

Crossplay: Can PC and console play together?

  • Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
  • No crossprogression / crosssave

Monster Hunter Wilds supports cross-progression between PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Wilds is the first game in the series to allow cross-progression regardless of platform. This means that you can play with your friends and send friend requests regardless of the platform you choose. If necessary, cross-progression can also be easily disabled.

There will be no cross-progression. If you own Monster Hunter Wilds on multiple platforms, you cannot share your progress, but must create a separate save game for each.

Gameplay: How does Monster Hunter Wilds play?

Monster Hunter Wilds will continue the core mechanics of the series, but it will also bring some innovations:

  • Game world:The world of Wilds is an open world, where you can explore huge areas that are connected to each other. Loading times are hidden in longer connecting passages. The map is said to be about twice as large as in previous installments of the series.

  • Base:You can now set up a temporary camp in some places in the game world. You can also customize your camp and furnish it with furniture.

  • Quests: Once you have completed a quest, you don”t have to return to base; you can go straight ahead and seek out new challenges in the world. You can also start new quests organically in the world, for example, by dealing enough damage to a monster.

  • Focus Mode:;The new Focus Mode is designed to mark a monster”s wounds so that hunters can better target their attacks to deal more damage.

  • Change Weapons:; in the wilds, you can take two weapons with you and simply switch between them as needed.

  • Weather:; dynamic weather will impact gameplay, influencing the behavior and appearance of monsters, the environment, and ultimately, battles. In Wilds, hunters must also pay attention to weather changes if they want to defeat monsters.

Of course, Wilds also promises a whole bunch of new monsters. In terms of weapons, new upgrades and variants should provide a breath of fresh air.

Monster Hunter Wilds breaks new ground with its large and more open game world and promises the familiar gameplay with some new facets. We have linked further articles and news about Wilds so that you are always up to date.

Now we want to know your opinion: How did you like Monster Hunter Wilds so far? Did you participate in the open beta and will you start right after the release in February? Feel free to write it in the comments!