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 will it take to conquer? 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 true end of the initial narrative, concluding Low Rank. He then spent another 15 hours completing High Rank quests, unlocking systems, and crafting. An additional five hours were dedicated to optimizing his weapon and armor sets, although he acknowledges much more remains to be explored.

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 notes that time spent creating guides impacted her overall playtime. While prioritizing story progression, she engaged in optional hunts and collaborated with friends, acknowledging the necessity for this to unlock further story missions. She estimates that a more thorough approach, including optimized equipment, would have resulted in a 60-hour playtime. She still has several side missions and post-game activities planned.

Simon Cardy - Senior Editorial Producer

Simon finished the main story in just under 16 hours, finding the battles relatively straightforward. He attributes this to the game's streamlined mechanics, making it accessible to newcomers. He notes the consistent pacing of cutscenes and battles, suggesting a more cinematic approach that might compromise the traditional Monster Hunter experience for some players.

Jada Griffin - Community Lead

Jada reached the initial credits in approximately 20 hours, including optional quests and exploration. She spent an additional 15 hours on High Rank missions and side quests. Her total playtime nears 70 hours, encompassing post-game activities like collaborative hunts, decoration farming, and crown hunting.

Ronny Barrier - Producer, Guides

Ronny completed the main story in about 20 hours, focusing primarily on the narrative with some equipment grinding. He experimented with various weapons, extending his playtime. Currently at 65 hours, he considers the initial credits a pivotal story point but not the true ending, with much more hunting and crafting ahead.

These varied playtimes highlight the depth and replayability of Monster Hunter Wilds, offering a significant amount of content for players of all skill levels and playstyles.