During the Sony’s September 2024 State of Play livestream, Capcom showed a new story trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds. But the big news was the reveal of the game’s launch date: the Monster Hunter Wilds release date is February 28, 2025, and it’ll be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
We recently played a preview build of the game, and came away impressed with Monster Hunter Wilds, but you can watch the new trailer below. And further details on Monster Hunter Wilds were given on PlayStation blog. 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 takes place, a research team investigates attacks by a monster they call the “White Wraith” and follow clues from a boy they saved named Nata. Arkveld is a beastly figure with massive chain-like wings it uses to attack.
From here, you form units within the Hunter’s Guild. You as the protagonist belong to the Avis Unit and the characters featured in the trailer – Olivia the hunter, Erik the biologist, and Werner the engineer – belong to the Astrum Unit. And it seems that this is the lens for which you experience Monster Hunters Wilds’ story.
The Scarlet Forest was shown in previous trailers but this latest one gave a closer look at its lucious environments where you’ll be fishing, scaling cliffs, and hunting monsters, of course. Using a hookshot-like Slinger can lead to contextual environmental destruction which can be a key part of battles. The Slinger can also whip you around the world as a means of traversal, along with a pet Seikret mount.
In case you missed it, be sure to read up on the newly announced remaster of the PS1 classics, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2, and the reveal of the Ghost of Tsushima sequel, titled Ghost of Yotei. For a recap on everything else, check out our roundup of everything announced during State of Play.
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