Monster Hunter Wilds Announced for 2025 Launch on PS5, Xbox and PC

During The Game Awards 2023, Capcom officially unveiled the next mainline entry in its popular Monster Hunter action RPG franchise. Titled Monster Hunter Wilds, the new installment is slated to release in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PC platforms.

New Region and Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds

While details remain slim regarding the setting, Monster Hunter Wilds will likely transport players to a lush new region filled with dangerous yet awe-inspiring creatures to track and take down. Given the name, different environments in the upcoming Monster Hunter Wild.

Traditionally each new Monster Hunter game debuts multiple fresh threats for hunters to challenge, so anticipate dangerous in-game fauna to contend with using the series' signature combat and gear progression hooks.

Improved Visuals and Gameplay

As a next-gen-only title, Monster Hunter Wilds should offer enhanced visuals. Players can expect higher resolution support along with improved frame rates for smooth hunting.

Gameplay and weapon movesets will likely stay familiar to fans while expanding the level of monster interactivity and environmental destructibility that the more powerful PS5 and Xbox Series X hardware enables.

Two Years to Wait for Monster Hunter Wilds

While the Game Awards announcement has generated palpable excitement, the 2025 release window means a substantial wait remains. However, Capcom will assuredly share more Wilds details over the coming months to appease eager Monster Hunter fans. With the series continually growing more ambitious, Monster Hunter Wilds could become the ideal next hunting ground for both newcomers and veterans when it emerges.