Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners and New Trailers Revealed
During its recent online special program for the Tokyo Game Show 2024, CAPCOM unveiled several exciting videos for its highly anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds game. Among these videos were a “Beginner’s Guide” that delves into hunting basics, the Windward Plains, various monsters, Palicoes, multiplayer gameplay, and the role of support hunters. Additionally, fans were treated to an “Extended Kut” version of the release date trailer, which included a glimpse of the returning monster Yian Kut-Ku.
The upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds game is set to launch globally on February 28, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders for the game are currently open, with exclusive in-game items awaiting players who secure their copy early. Those who pre-order will receive the Guild Knight Layered Armor Set and the Hope Charm talisman, while PlayStation store pre-orders will include the Monster Hunter Wilds Digital Mini Artbook.
For players looking to enhance their gaming experience, the Premium Deluxe Edition offers additional content such as the Deluxe Pack with in-game items and poses, Premium Bonuses, and Cosmetic DLC Packs. The first Cosmetic DLC Pack is slated for release in spring 2025, followed by the second pack in summer 2025. The Deluxe Edition of the game also includes the Deluxe Pack, ensuring players have access to a range of exciting content.
Fans who have save data from Monster Hunter World and Monster Hunter World: Iceborne will be rewarded with special in-game armor for their palicos, adding a personalized touch to their gameplay experience. Additionally, CAPCOM recently launched the Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles smartphone puzzle game, providing fans with a new way to engage with the beloved franchise.
The Monster Hunter Wilds game follows the success of Monster Hunter Rise, the latest installment in the series, which initially launched on the Nintendo Switch in March 2021. Following its PC release via Steam in January 2022, the game expanded to other platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows. The Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion arrived in June 2022 for Switch and PC, followed by a release on additional platforms in April 2023.
Moreover, fans can enjoy the remastered version of Monster Hunter Stories, which offers enhanced graphics, full voice acting, a Museum mode, and previously Japan-exclusive content. In collaboration with Niantic, CAPCOM introduced Monster Hunter Now, an augmented reality (AR) smartphone game for both iOS and Android devices, adding a new dimension to the gaming experience.
With the Monster Hunter franchise surpassing 100 million sales worldwide, the upcoming release of Monster Hunter Wilds is highly anticipated by fans and newcomers alike. The game promises to deliver an immersive and thrilling experience, building on the legacy of the beloved series.
For more information and updates on Monster Hunter Wilds, fans can stay tuned to CAPCOM’s official channels and announcements. As the release date approaches, excitement continues to build for what promises to be an epic addition to the Monster Hunter universe.
