Anyone still on the fence about Monster Hunter Wilds now has two fewer excuses, because Capcom has released a free demo and permanently cut the game’s price to $39.99. The demo, available now on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC via Steam, covers the opening hours of the game in Offline Mode with full access to character creation, all 14 weapon types, and story content up to the beginning of Chapter 1-3, To the Forest. Anyone who decides to keep hunting can seamlessly transfer their save data to the full version on the same platform.
The permanent price reduction arrives alongside a restructured product lineup, which replaces the previous Deluxe Edition, Premium Deluxe Edition, and Cosmetic DLC Pass bundles. The new options include all premium bonuses from the outgoing versions:
- Monster Hunter Wilds Gold Edition ($79.99): the full game bundled with the Cosmetic DLC Collection
- Monster Hunter Wilds Cosmetic DLC Collection ($59.99): a bundle of 10 DLC packs, including the Extras Cosmetic DLC Pack
- Monster Hunter Wilds Extras Cosmetic DLC Pack ($29.99): a bundle of paid cosmetics that were previously only sold as standalone products
Hunters who already own the sunset editions can continue using them, and individual DLC packs and items will remain available separately. The lower entry price is a notable move for a game that has sold over 10 million units, and it makes for an easy recommendation. Monster Hunter Wilds was our most anticipated game of 2025, and in my review, I found the new Focus Mode and Wound System to be perfect additions, although they do make the game a bit easier compared to previous titles.
On the competitive side, the Monster Hunter Wilds Championship Global Exhibition is officially set for September 2026. After advancing through regional tournaments in Japan, the United States, Europe, and Taiwan, the top four hunting duos in the world will gather to compete for themselves and their regions, with timing and location details coming later. In the meantime, two new Challenge Quests, Event: Dreams May Soar and Event: Unchained Arkveld, are available now from the Quest Counter for players who want to compare their best times against the Championship teams.
Capcom also confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds is now in development for Switch 2, and that more information on Ascendance, the massive expansion planned for a 2027 release, will be shared at a later date.
