Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds is Capcom's premium hunting action RPG, developed and published by Capcom for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Players track and hunt monsters across the changing environments of the Forbidden Lands, then use gathered materials to forge stronger weapons and armor. Ver.1.042.00.02 is live as of August 14, 2026, with a fix for frame-rate drops introduced after Ver.1.042.00.01 and updated recommended PC graphics-driver guidance.
Latest update
Ver.1.042.00.02 was released on August 14, 2026. Capcom says the update addresses frame-rate drops that could occur in some environments following Ver.1.042.00.01. The current update notice also recommends NVIDIA GeForce driver 581.57 or later and AMD Radeon driver 25.9.1 or later, while noting identified issues with AMD Radeon drivers 25.10.2 or later on certain PC configurations.
Release date and status
Monster Hunter Wilds launched on February 28, 2025. Capcom has also announced Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, a major expansion planned for 2027 that continues the main story with new areas, monsters, and hunter actions.
| Global release date | February 28, 2025 |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Current status | Released |
| Pricing model | Premium·In-app purchases |
| Availability | SteamPlayStation StoreXbox Store |
Platforms and availability
Monster Hunter Wilds is available digitally through Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store. Capcom also offers a free Prologue Demo, while the current Gold Edition combines the base game with the Cosmetic DLC Collection.
Gameplay and setting
Monster Hunter Wilds centers on tracking and hunting large monsters, gathering materials from hunts and the environment, and using those resources to forge stronger weapons and armor. Hunters can choose from 14 weapon types, use Focus Mode to target wounds and weak points, and ride a Seikret that supports travel, gathering, item use, and carrying a second weapon. Hunts can be tackled alone, with Support Hunters, or with up to four players online. The story follows the Forbidden Lands Research Commission after the discovery of Nata, taking the hunter through changing ecosystems where locales shift between Fallow, Inclemency, and Plenty conditions.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The selected February 2026 update video and gallery show hunting combat, major monsters, expedition members, the Scarlet Forest, the Windward Plains, Base Camp, Seikrets, and field activities such as cooking.
Developer and publisher
Monster Hunter Wilds is developed and published by Capcom, which continues to maintain the game's updates, downloadable content, and online systems across the supported platforms.
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Official website | Monster Hunter Wilds |
System / Device Requirements
The Steam store publishes the current PC minimum and recommended requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds.
| PC specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows®10 (64-bit Required)/Windows®11 (64-bit Required) | Windows®10 (64-bit Required)/Windows®11 (64-bit Required) |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or Intel® Core™ i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 | Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or Intel® Core™ i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 |
| RAM | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| GPU | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660(VRAM 6GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT(VRAM 8GB) | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 Super(VRAM 8GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 6600(VRAM 8GB) |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 75 GB available space | 75 GB available space |
| Additional notes | SSD required. This game is expected to run at 1080p (upscaled from 720 native resolution) / 30 fps under the "Lowest" graphics setting. DirectStorage supported. | SSD required. This game is expected to run at 1080p / 60 fps (with Frame Generation enabled) under the "Medium" graphics setting. DirectStorage supported. |