How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds?

Monster Hunter Wilds: How Long to Beat? IGN Staff Weighs In

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 will 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. Unlike Monster Hunter Rise, this marks the actual story conclusion, not a midpoint. However, this only finishes Low Rank. He spent another 15 hours completing High Rank quests, unlocking systems, and reaching the endgame, including the Artian weapon system. An additional five hours were needed to acquire his desired weapon and armor sets, though significantly more content remains.

Casey DeFreitas - Deputy Editor, Guides

Casey finished the final High Rank story mission at around 40 hours, approximately 22 hours after completing Low Rank. Time spent creating guides affected the accuracy of this estimate. Casey focused on story progression, minimizing grinding, and engaging in more hunts with friends in High Rank. He estimates a potential playtime closer to 60 hours with more thorough crafting and optimization. Post-game activities, including endemic life-catching and side missions, await.

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, making it accessible to newcomers. The consistent story cutscene/monster battle structure, while appreciated for its swift pacing, felt less like a traditional Monster Hunter experience. He wonders if this approach might detract from the series' core appeal until the post-game content is reached.

Jada Griffin - Community Lead

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

Ronny Barrier - Producer, Guides

Ronny saw the first credits after 20 hours, prioritizing the main story with minimal grinding. Experimenting with different weapons added to his playtime. With a current playtime of 65 hours, he considers the initial credits a turning point, not the true ending. He plans to continue hunting, exploring, and crafting.

These varied completion times highlight the diverse playstyles within Monster Hunter Wilds. Whether prioritizing the main story or exploring the expansive post-game content, players will find plenty to enjoy.