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Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.

49%
Mixed
DeveloperCAPCOM Co., Ltd.
PublisherCAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Release DateFeb 27, 2025
$39.99
Peak Players1.2M
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
RPG
AI Review Summary

Monster Hunter Wilds has finally reached a recommendable state following a major optimization overhaul in early 2026 that addressed long-standing performance issues. While the core combat remains satisfying and deep, the game faced a rocky first year and continues to divide veterans regarding mechanical changes and clunky multiplayer systems.

Pros

  • Recent optimization patches have significantly improved performance and frame rate stability.95%
  • Core combat gameplay remains fun, satisfying, and highly engaging for series fans.90%
  • The game offers a wide variety of monsters and locations with customizable difficulty options.70%
  • Developer commitment to long-term updates has eventually resolved many launch-period technical hurdles.85%

Cons

  • Severe performance issues and poor optimization plagued the title for nearly a year after launch.95%
  • Multiplayer remains clunky with restrictive story progression mechanics similar to Monster Hunter: World.75%
  • Some veterans feel the game has over-simplified mechanics, losing the depth of previous entries.65%
  • Technical frustrations persist for some, including bloated install sizes and Denuvo DRM lockouts.60%

Notable Mentions

  • The game took nearly a full year of post-launch support to reach a stable, recommendable version (1.040.03).
  • Reviewers with over 1,000 hours in the franchise are heavily represented in the feedback.
  • Ongoing stability issues were specifically noted for users on AMD hardware.
Confidence: 84%
Based on the 196 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jun 22, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
24.6K
Peak · last 90 days
47.5K
All-time peak
1.2M

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$29.39since Dec 6, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
60%
All-time positive
49%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews328.9K
Positive: 161.5K (49%)Negative: 167.4K (51%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

190h

Avg Playtime at Review

92%

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