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Monster Hunter Wilds
Action
Adventure
RPG
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Cloud
HDR available
Family Sharing

The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.

Developers: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publishers: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Release Date: 27 Feb, 2025
Price (USD): HK$ 498.00
Current Players: 6.5k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(66%)
monster designs
combat system
beautiful graphics
content updates
quality of life
narrative elements
mount system
difficulty level
poor optimization
crashes
microtransactions
content depth
DRM issues
The general sentiment among reviewers is a mixture of appreciation for the core Monster Hunter gameplay and monster designs but significant frustration over the game's poor optimization and insufficient content depth. While players enjoy the beautiful graphics and improved combat mechanics, the excessive reliance on microtransactions and DRM contributes to negative feelings. Many players remain hopeful for future updates, although the perceived easier difficulty and incomplete state at launch have tarnished the overall reception.

Positive Points

  • The game features impressive monster designs and a varied monster roster, incorporating elements from different subspecies and categories.
  • Many players enjoy the core gameplay loop of Monster Hunter, featuring intense fights and a satisfying combat system with a wide array of weapon choices.
  • The graphical detail and world design have been praised for their beauty and immersive qualities, contributing to a rich environmental experience.
  • Updates have introduced new content, such as additional monsters and gameplay mechanics, which have been well-received by the player base who continue to engage with the game.
  • Quality of life features like streamlined gathering and equipment management improve the flow of gameplay, making it more accessible to newcomers.

    • Negative Points

  • Performance issues are a significant concern, with players experiencing poor optimization, frequent crashes, and frame rate drops even on high-end PCs.
  • The game's progression and content have been criticized as lacking depth, with many players hitting a content wall after completing the main storyline and finding the endgame underwhelming.
  • Excessive monetization through overpriced cosmetics and microtransactions, such as character editors and soundtracks, has drawn ire from the community.
  • The presence of Denuvo DRM is believed to have contributed to performance problems and player dissatisfaction.

    • Mixed Points

  • The storytelling and narrative elements add depth to the gameplay for some players, while others find them intrusive and not fitting well with the series' traditional focus on gameplay.
  • The Seikret mount system offers convenience but detracts from the exploration aspect of the game, dividing opinion on its implementation.
  • The difficulty level is seen as accessible for new players, but veterans find it lacking in challenge, creating a divide in player satisfaction.

    • Common Themes

  • There is a consistent theme of performance issues being a major hindrance to the game's potential, impacting player enjoyment and accessibility.
  • Players express disappointment with the game's departure from the traditional Monster Hunter formula, particularly in its approach to exploration and progression.
  • There is ongoing anticipation for updates and expansions to improve performance and content depth, though patience is running thin among early adopters.
    • Updated 8/21/2025, 12:01:47 AM UTC
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