Summary
An insider has said that recent “leaks” regardingMonster Hunter Wildswere fake. The leaks claimed thatMonster Hunter Wildswould release in Q1 2025, among other things.
Monster Hunter Wildswas officially announcedat The Game Awards 2023. Its trailer showcased a harsh desert environment filled with fantastical creatures. Since then, Capcom has not released any additional gameplay, leading fans to grow increasingly eager for more news regarding the anticipated title. It seems that a manipulative fan took advantage of the community’s curiosity to spread false information.
Recently, alleged screenshots from Dusk Golem’s Discord server claimed to show that the insider had revealed new information about the game. These included claims likeMonster Hunter Wildsbeing Capcom’s biggest game ever by far, a fully open-world format, a Q1 2025 release, a Godzilla-like monster, and more. However, Dusk Golem took to their Twitter account to say these messages were not posted by them and were instead faked. For now, it seems like the safest bet is to wait for official news regarding the game.
Monster Hunter Wilds' Release Window Is Still Set For 2025
While the leaks were fabricated, Capcom previously confirmed a 2025 release window forMonster Hunter Wilds. It’s possible thatMonster Hunter Wilds' 2024 plansdon’t hold much in store for fans, as Capcom’s marketing efforts might stay focused on the recently releasedDragon’s Dogma 2for a good chunk of the year. History would suggest that Capcom will release a demo for the nextMonster Hunterentry leading up to its release. However, the demos forWorldandRisedropped shortly before launch, soWilds' demo likely won’t be seen until 2025.
Monster Hunter Worldcontinues to sellstrongly and attract new fans. Capcom revealed earlier in March that the game had surpassed 25 million copies sold, and as of December 2023, the series as a whole had moved 97 million units, making the 100 million mark a realistic target for this year. The massive and enduring success of theMonster Hunterseries suggests that Capcom is investing significant resources in the 2025 title, despite the disappointingly fake leaks.
Themarketing approach forMonster Hunter Wildshas already set a new precedent. Its reveal came far ahead of its official release window, unlikeWorldandRise, and its first trailer keeps the project more mysterious than the previous games' initial trailers.
Monster Hunter Wilds
WHERE TO PLAY
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.Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
