In a world-first for the series, Monster Hunter Wilds will be cross-platform play-enabled at launch.

The upcoming action-adventure title where you kill giant monsters and make armour/weapons out of them in the wilds will also be adding another trademark monster in its roster: the new Leviathan species monster Balahara. This new foe inhabits the Windward Plains.

In addition, the demo of the game will debut at this year’s Gamescom 2024 show floor in Cologne, Germany. No doubt the queue for this game won’t be as insane as the ones in its native home of Japan (via this year’s Tokyo Games Show).

Check out the additional info and the new Summer Games Fest 2024 trailer for Capcom’s latest below. Monster Hunter Wilds will be out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC in 2025.

The Wild Beauty of the Windward Plains

While traversing the sandy dunes of the Windward Plains, hunters and local wildlife alike must be cautious of falling victim to the quicksand traps of the newly revealed Balahara. The Forbidden Lands play host to multiple packs of large monsters such as the Balahara, who can be seen in the trailer tracking and overwhelming the previously announced Doshaguma. These Leviathans secrete mucus along their serpentine bodies to deftly maneuver through the earth, hurl attacks at their foes, and create pitfall traps capable of shifting the sands of battle in their favor. As these formidable monsters seek to scrape out a niche within this harsh ecosystem, territorial disputes with other large monsters can erupt at a moment’s notice. Hidden within the region’s frequent sandstorms, a mysterious apex predator lurks, waiting to shock its prey with an electric fury.

A Seamless World of Extremes

Monster Hunter Wilds seamlessly flows from story sequences to gameplay to tell the dynamic and engrossing story of the hunter leading the Forbidden Lands Research Commission as they explore vibrant ecosystems filled with monsters and extreme environments. After stepping off their ship headed for the Windward Plains, hunters begin to unravel the many mysteries contained within Forbidden Lands, such as the massive crescent-shaped mountain dominating the landscape. That journey will compel players to team up with other Hunters to discover the relationship between this world and the people who inhabit it, standing shoulder to shoulder against new and fearsome foes.

Playable at Gamescom 2024

More information regarding Monster Hunter Wilds will be revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live, alongside the title’s first playable demo on the Gamescom 2024 show floor.