When is Monster Hunter Wilds launching? Release date and platforms explored

The upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds is set to be the most ambitious in the beloved beast-slaying franchise. As the next-gen entry in the long-running RPG series, fans are eager to see how much bigger and better it can get. However, it is still a way off from launch, arriving on February 28, 2025. This guide will explore the release date for the game that has been confirmed by publisher Capcom.

Additionally, we will look at which platforms the game will arrive on. Read on to find out more.

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When can you play Monster Hunter Wilds?

Fight powerful new monsters and harvest their remains to craft new gear (Image via Capcom)

Monster Hunter Wilds arrives officially on February 28, 2025, across all regions worldwide. Currently, the game is available to pre-order, so those excited about what's next in store for the series can pre-purchase it on their platform of choice. They can secure pre-order bonuses as well as preferred editions.

The game is available in three distinct editions: Standard, Deluxe, and Premium. Both the pre-order and extra goodies available in the higher-tier versions are cosmetics for the player Hunter, their partner Palico, and their ridable Seikret mount. To know more about all editions and what's in them, check out our Monster Hunter Wilds pre-order guide.

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What platforms is Monster Hunter Wilds on?

It is easily the best-looking MonHun game yet (Image via Capcom)

The game is in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S platforms only. It is built on Capcom's latest rendition of its proprietary in-house RE Engine, which has been used in all major modern titles from the studio, starting from Resident Evil 7 and Devil May Cry 5 to the previous series entry Monster Hunter Rise. As such, it aims to deliver the most cutting-edge visuals in both the franchise's history as well as the Capcom catalog.

This is also why Monster Hunter Wilds is not on last-gen systems like PS4 and Xbox One or the Nintendo Switch. With studios moving on from legacy hardware and building games for current-gen tech, it makes sense. While the previous game Monster Hunter Rise was originally a Nintendo Switch exclusive, this successor will be skipping it for obvious hardware limitation reasons.

Of course, a port to the next-gen Nintendo Switch 2 console is not unlikely given its beefier specs according to leaks, but we'll have to wait and see if it becomes a reality.