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Monster Hunter Wilds Release Date Revealed During State of Play; New Monsters Revealed in Story Trailer

Monster Hunter Wilds Release Date Revealed During State of Play; New Monsters Revealed in Story Trailer

During Sony’s September 2024 State of Play livestream, Capcom showed off a new story trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds , but the big news was the reveal of the game’s release date: Monster Hunter Wilds is set for February 28, 2025, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

We recently played a preview version of the game and were impressed with Monster Hunter Wilds, but you can watch the new trailer below. And more Details about Monster Hunter Wilds The Arkveld is the flagship monster for this entry, and comes from a long-extinct species, and the mystery of its existence is at the heart of the story. In the Forbidden Lands, where Wilds is set, a team of investigators investigate attacks by a monster they call the “White Ghost” and follow clues from a child they rescued named Nata. The Arkveld is a monster figure with huge chain-like wings that it uses to attack.

From there, you build units within the Hunter’s Guild. You, as the hero, belong to the Avis Unit, and the characters featured in the trailer — hunter Olivia, biologist Erik, and engineer Werner — belong to the Astrum Unit. And that appears to be the lens through which you experience the story of Monster Hunters Wilds.

Scarlet Forest has been teased in previous trailers, but this latest trailer gives you a closer look at its lush environments, where you’ll be fishing, climbing cliffs, and of course, hunting monsters. Using a hook-like Slinger can cause contextual environmental destruction that can be a key part of combat. The Slinger can also launch you around the world as a means of passage, along with a Seikret pet mount.

In case you missed it, be sure to catch up on the newly announced remasters of PS1 classics Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 , and the announcement of a Ghost of Tsushima sequel called Ghost of Yotei . For a recap of everything else, check out our roundup of everything announced during the State of Play .