A new gameplay trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds, an upcoming open-world entry in the popular Monster Hunter series, was showcased at PlayStation State of Play. The trailer revealed a diverse cast of characters traveling on a large boat through sandy desert dunes, engaging in banter with each other before exploring various environments teeming with monsters. Players will have a wide array of weapons at their disposal, showcasing intense over-the-shoulder combat scenes.
Monster Hunter Wilds will break the tradition of previous entries like Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter: Rise by offering a fully immersive open world for players to explore. The game promises larger maps and diverse biomes for a more expansive experience. This is great news for fans of the series who have been waiting for an open-world entry since the release of Monster Hunter: Rise in 2021.
While a specific release date has not been announced, Monster Hunter Wilds is expected to launch sometime in 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The game will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2024 and is sure to be another massive success across all gaming platforms.
