Despite a rather modest State of Play in terms of announcements, with a few exceptions, we had the pleasure of seeing a new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds. We knew it would arrive in 2025, but we won’t have to wait much longer, as the release date is actually quite early in the year.
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Monster Hunter Wilds’ Lead Monster Finally Unveiled
The State of Play was an opportunity to see Monster Hunter Wilds’ fourth trailer. Highly anticipated by the fans, we’re pleased to share the official release date, which has just been announced. The hunt will begin on February 28 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series.
To mark the occasion, the trailer introduces this episode’s “flagship” monster: Arkveld. This mysterious monster comes from a long-extinct species. It has unique wings resembling chains. Arkveld is at the heart of the dramatic events behind the game’s story and the foundation of the Forbidden Lands Research Commission.
We also spotted other new monsters, such as the Uth Duna, which evolves in the Scarlet Forest, a zone that alternates between three phases: Aridity, Storm, and Prosperity. During Aridity, the red rivers that give the forest its name flow through dense vegetation. During Storms, heavy rains reduce visibility, causing violent flooding and strong currents. Once the storm has passed, the Prosperity phase reveals a vibrant ecosystem, where monsters, plants, and creeks reflect the clear blue sky.
During this period, hunters can relax by fishing or exploring the waters on their Seikret mounts or using Wedge Beetles to reach new areas. They may even encounter the Lynian tribe of Wudwuds, who have adapted their lifestyle to the changing conditions of the forest.
The ultimate predator of the region, Uth Duna hides under a water veil thanks to the secretions of its body. The other new monster unveiled briefly is the Quematrice, a Brute Wyvern. Located on the Windy Plains, the Quematrice sprays a substance that ignites from the sparks created by rubbing its tail on the ground.
Arkveld
Uth Duna
Quematrice
Monster Hunter Wilds Editions
The game is already available for pre-order, with three different editions:
- Standard Edition
- Deluxe Edition, which includes the base game and a Deluxe Pack with various cosmetic DLCs, such as the Hunter’s Special Armor and sticker sets.
- Premium Deluxe Edition, which includes the base game, the Deluxe Pack, a Premium Bonus available at launch, plus two cosmetic DLC Packs to be released in Spring and Summer 2025.
Monster Hunter Wilds System Requirements for PC
If you’re playing on PC, Capcom has finally provided the minimum and recommended system requirements for 1080p/30 FPS and 1080p/60 FPS.
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit Required)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10600, or Intel Core i3-12100F, or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super(VRAM 6GB), or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT(VRAM 6GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 140 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.
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows10 (64-bit Required)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K, or Intel Core i5-12400, or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, or AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super(VRAM 8GB), or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060(VRAM 8GB), or AMD Radeon RX 6700XT(VRAM 12GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 140 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD required. This game is expected to run at 1080p / 60 fps (with Frame Generation enabled) under the “Medium” graphics setting. DirectStorage supported.
