Monster Hunter Wilds is Capcom’s hunting action game, and it is out now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Capcom released the base game on February 28, 2025, and it is the first game in the series with cross-play. Two things are still ahead of it: the Nintendo Switch 2 version on December 4, 2026, and the expansion Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance in 2027.
Capcom’s own site sets up the hunt: a boy named Nata is found near the border of the Forbidden Lands, the Guild organizes an expedition after a mysterious monster called the White Wraith, and you play the Hunter sent to rescue Nata’s people, the Keepers. You hunt for resources and craft weapons and armor from them, in what Capcom calls “dynamic, ever-changing environments.”
Key dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2025 | Base game launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Capcom) |
| October 27, 2026 | Ver.1.042.00.03, the current version listed on Capcom’s update index |
| December 4, 2026 | Nintendo Switch 2 release (Capcom) |
| 2027 | Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC (Capcom) |
Price and editions
Steam lists Monster Hunter Wilds at $39.99, and the store is running 25% off at $29.99 right now. Capcom sells a Standard and a Gold edition on console, and our editions compared page itemizes what the Gold version adds and who it suits.
What this means for you
The Monster Hunter series has sold more than 131 million units as of June 30, 2026, according to Capcom, so this is not a niche hunt. If you have not played yet, the PC and console copies are in stores now, and the Steam sale is the cheapest entry we can confirm tonight. If you play on a Switch, December 4, 2026 is the date to write down, and Ascendance is what to save room for.
Start here
- Monster Hunter Wilds beginner’s guide — weapons, crafting, camp facilities and the first hunt, rebuilt on Capcom’s official manual.
- Can your PC run Monster Hunter Wilds? — system requirements and our Steam Deck verdict.
- Monster Hunter Wilds editions compared — Standard versus Gold, and which one to buy.
Latest news
- Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Release Time: When It Unlocks on December 4
- Monster Hunter Wilds Editions Compared: Standard vs Gold, Prices and DLC
- Monster Hunter Wilds Beginner’s Guide: Weapons, Crafting, First Hunt
- Can Your PC Run Monster Hunter Wilds? Specs and Steam Deck Verdict
- Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo Hits Switch 2 on October 19