How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds?

Monster Hunter Wilds: How Long to Beat? IGN Staff Share Their Playtimes

Monster Hunter Wilds has finally arrived on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Capcom's latest beast-battling adventure builds upon the success of Monster Hunter World and Iceborne, but how long does it take to complete? IGN staff share their experiences, detailing main story completion times, post-game activities, and overall playtime.

Tom Marks - Executive Reviews Editor, Games

Tom completed the main story in just under 15 hours. He notes this is the actual story conclusion, unlike Monster Hunter Rise. However, this only finishes Low Rank, with High Rank offering extensive side quests and challenges. He spent another 15 hours completing most of these quests and reaching the true endgame, unlocking all systems and crafting options. An additional five hours were needed to obtain his desired weapon and armor sets, though he acknowledges further progression is possible.

Casey DeFreitas - Deputy Editor, Guides

Casey finished the final High Rank story mission at around 40 hours, approximately 22 hours after completing Low Rank. She clarifies that this time includes idling for guide creation. Casey focused on story progression in Low Rank, crafting minimally. Her High Rank playthrough included optional hunts and collaborations, which are necessary for story progression. She estimates a playtime closer to 60 hours with more thorough crafting and optimization. She has remaining side missions and post-game activities planned, including talisman upgrades and Artian weapon crafting.

Simon Cardy - Senior Editorial Producer

Simon finished the main story in just under 16 hours, finding the battles surprisingly easygoing. He attributes this to the game's streamlined mechanics, scaled back for newcomers. He highlights the consistent story cutscene/monster battle pacing, suggesting a shift towards cinematic storytelling which, while appreciated for its swift conclusion, may detract from core Monster Hunter elements until the post-game.

Jada Griffin - Community Lead

Jada reached the initial credits in approximately 20 hours, including optional quests and world exploration. She spent time exploring, hunting endemic life, and optimizing her setup. High-rank missions and quests took her another 15 hours. Her overall playtime nears 70 hours, encompassing post-game activities like collaborative hunts, decoration farming, and monster crown hunting.

Ronny Barrier - Producer, Guides

Ronny saw the first credits after about 20 hours, prioritizing the story with minimal grinding. He utilized various weapons, extending his playtime. With a current playtime of 65 hours, he views the initial credits as a story midpoint, not the true ending. He plans to continue hunting and crafting.

These playtimes offer a range of experiences, highlighting the flexibility of Monster Hunter Wilds' gameplay. Whether you prioritize story completion or extensive post-game exploration, there's ample content to enjoy.