Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds™ is the highly anticipated evolution of the award-winning Monster Hunter™ series. Releasing on 28 February 2025 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam for PC, the latest instalment in the popular series of co-op action RPGs takes the thrill of hunting larger-than-life enemies in vast natural environments to a new level. The story takes players to the Forbidden Lands, a mysterious wilderness that can transform in unexpected ways. This vibrant world is teeming with wild animals that have adapted to the ever-changing climate, including giant monsters that players will face off against in action-packed battles. As hunters, players will protect the balance of the ecosystem, utilise resources from the hunt to craft powerful equipment and explore the secrets at the heart of these new lands. FEATURES Wilds New Adventure - Monster Hunter Wilds follows the story of a special research mission exploring the Forbidden Lands. For the first time in the series, the hunter is accompanied by a colourful cast of characters, including a Palico partner, the guild-appointed guardian Alma, the loyal blacksmith Gemma and the mysterious child Nata. Together, the team ventures into unexplored new territory, where surprises await around every corner. A Living World - The Forbidden Lands encompass multiple biomes with dynamic identities, such as the Windward Plains and the Scarlet Forest, where ecosystems alternate between vibrant seasons full of life and unforgiving climates where monsters battle for limited resources. Changes in the landscape affect the creatures that live there, forcing hunters to adapt. New Monsters and Wildlife - Monster Hunter Wilds features a variety of new creatures, from small herds to large monsters, some of which roam the Forbidden Lands in packs. Each creature the hunters encounter in the wild has carved out a special place for itself in its habitat and has unique attacks and behaviours. Players can now also ride the Seikret, a manoeuvrable newmanoeuvrable new mount that allows hunters to traverse difficult terrain, perform actions such as sharpening weapons on the move, and switch between two weapons while on the hunt! Evolved Hunting Action - The series' acclaimed, action-packed gameplay is back and more exciting than ever! Hunters can look forward to hunting monsters with a range of new moves, special abilities, equipment and more. The action now seamlessly transitions from the cutscenes into the game, adding a new level of immersion. Crossplay Multiplayer - As well as being able to experience the story of Monster Hunter Wilds solo, hunters can team up with up to three other players across all platforms to explore the world together and tackle the game's challenges as a hunting party or get help from familiar characters from the story as Support Hunter NPCs.