History of Monster Hunter Wilds in Timeline

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Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds is an upcoming 2025 action role-playing game developed and published by Capcom, and a successor to Monster Hunter: World (2018). It is slated for release on February 28, 2025, across Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game will feature cross-platform play, allowing players on different platforms to play together.

18 hours ago : Monster Hunter Wilds: Title Update 1 Arrives with Fixes and New Content

Monster Hunter Wilds receives Title Update 1, addressing bugs across weapon types and introducing new content. Players eager to experience the enhanced gameplay can now update their games.

December 2023: Game Announcement

In December 2023, Monster Hunter Wilds was officially announced at The Game Awards.

October 26, 2024: Open Beta Launch

On October 26, 2024, the open beta for Monster Hunter Wilds began, attracting over 460,000 concurrent players on Steam.

November 2024: Game Awards Nomination

In November 2024, Monster Hunter Wilds was nominated for Most Anticipated Game at the Game Awards.

2024: Development Milestone

By 2024, Monster Hunter Wilds had been in development for approximately five to six years, with Capcom dedicating significant time to research and development based on the influx of players from Monster Hunter World.

2024: Gamescom Awards

In 2024, Monster Hunter Wilds was made available for public demonstration at the Gamescom show, where it received four awards, including Most Epic, Most Entertaining, Best PlayStation Game, and Best Trailer.

February 28, 2025: Worldwide Release

On February 28, 2025, Monster Hunter Wilds was released worldwide for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and Series S, supporting cross-platform play.

PlayStation®5 Digital Edition (slim)
PlayStation®5 Digital Edition (slim)

April 2025: First Free Content Update

In April 2025, the first free content update, known as a 'Title Update', is planned for release, introducing new monsters, gear, quests, events, and features such as a multiplayer Grand Hub.

2025: Sales Milestone

In 2025, Capcom announced on March 4th that Monster Hunter Wilds had sold over 8 million units in the 3 days since the game's launch, becoming the fastest-selling game in Capcom's history.