Capcom’s next big game, Monster Hunter Wilds, wants to change how players share their hunting adventures. When it launches on February 27, 2025, players won’t just hunt monsters – they’ll be able to capture their best moments and show them off to friends.
The game adds a new photo mode that works while playing. Players can freeze the action, adjust their view, and take pictures of their character mid-hunt. In online single-player mode, players can pause to take photos, adjust camera angles, and change how clear or blurry the background looks.
A new snowy area called the Iceshard Cliffs tests players in fresh ways. Just like bundling up for winter weather in real life, hunters need to drink hot beverages to stay warm while exploring. The cold isn’t just for show – it affects how players need to prepare for their hunts.
The game introduces a new monster called Hirabami, which uses special skin flaps to glide through the icy winds. Two popular monsters from older games, Nerscylla (a giant spider-like creature) and Gore Magala (a fearsome dragon), are also making a comeback.
Players who want to try the game early can join the second test period, which runs February 6-9 and again February 13-16, 2025. Anyone with a PS5 and PlayStation Network account can join, even without a PlayStation Plus subscription. “We’ve made the game easier to get into while keeping the challenge that makes Monster Hunter special,” says Ryozo Tsujimoto, the game’s producer.
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The game lets players personalize more than ever before. They can decorate their camping tent like a real-world campsite, choose music to play while resting, and even customize their small companion creature called a seikret. Players who owned Monster Hunter: World and Iceborne get a special nameplate to show their experience.
PlayStation 5 Pro owners should note that while they can play the test version, special graphics features for their console will come in an update when the full game releases. Players can team up online, and those playing in online single-player mode can call for help during tough fights using a feature called an SOS flare. Players can also create private lobbies that won’t show up in searches when they want to play with specific friends.
Characters created during the test periods can be transferred to the full game when it launches, though some character customization values might be slightly different in the final version. Game progress won’t carry over from the beta, but participants will receive a special Felyne pendant. Anyone who pre-orders can download the game two days early, so they’re ready to play as soon as it releases.
The changes in Monster Hunter Wilds show how Capcom is making the game more welcoming to new players while adding features that long-time fans have wanted. With options for hunting monsters, capturing perfect photos, or exploring with friends, the game offers different ways to enjoy the Monster Hunter experience.