# Monster Hunter Wilds: All You Should Know About the Upcoming Launch
The Monster Hunter series is making a dramatic return with its newest chapter, *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Scheduled for release in February 2025, this installment in the cherished franchise is set to offer players an exhilarating adventure within a vast open world for the first time. Featuring new gameplay elements, improved multiplayer functionalities, and a stronger emphasis on narrative, *Monster Hunter Wilds* is poised to be a significant addition to the series. Here’s all the information you need to get ready for the hunt.
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## **Release & Platforms: When Is Monster Hunter Wilds Coming Out?**
Save the date! *Monster Hunter Wilds* is poised to launch on **February 28, 2025**. It will be accessible on **PC (via Steam)**, **PlayStation 5**, and **Xbox Series X/S**. This represents a simultaneous launch across all platforms, ensuring that gamers everywhere can jump into the excitement from day one.
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## **Price & Versions: What Will Wilds Cost?**
*Monster Hunter Wilds* will come in three versions, each designed for varying levels of investment:
### **1. Standard Edition**
– **Price:** €70 (PC) / €80 (Consoles)
– **Contents:** Base game only.
### **2. Deluxe Edition**
– **Price:** €90 (PC) / €100 (Consoles)
– **Contents:**
– Base game.
– Unique decorative armor sets, hairstyles, gestures, and more.
– Special Felyne (cat companion) armor and saddle cloths.
– Bonus stickers and nameplates.
### **3. Premium Deluxe Edition**
– **Price:** €110 (PC) / €120 (Consoles)
– **Contents:**
– All items in the Deluxe Edition.
– Extra premium content, including exclusive cosmetics, music tracks, and two upcoming DLC packs (Spring and Summer 2025).
Whether you’re a casual player or a passionate enthusiast, there’s an edition suited for your preferences.
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## **System Requirements: Is Your PC Up To The Task?**
Capcom has disclosed the system requirements for the PC version of *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Here’s what you need to know:
### **Minimum Requirements (1080p / 30 FPS)**
– **OS:** Windows 10 (64-bit)
– **Processor:** Intel Core i5-10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
– **RAM:** 16 GB
– **Graphics:** Nvidia GTX 1660 Super (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB)
– **Storage:** 140 GB SSD
– **Notes:** Operates at 1080p (upscaled from 720p native resolution) with low settings.
### **Medium Requirements (1080p / 60 FPS)**
– **OS:** Windows 10 (64-bit)
– **Processor:** Intel Core i5-11600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
– **RAM:** 16 GB
– **Graphics:** Nvidia RTX 2070 Super (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6700XT (12GB)
– **Storage:** 140 GB SSD
– **Notes:** Functions at 1080p with medium settings.
Capcom has assured improvements following feedback from the open beta, so expect enhanced performance at launch.
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## **Multiplayer: Can You Team Up with Friends?**
Absolutely! Multiplayer has consistently been a fundamental part of the *Monster Hunter* experience, and *Wilds* continues that tradition. Here’s what you can anticipate:
– **Co-op for Up to 4 Players:** Join forces with friends or strangers to battle enormous monsters.
– **Lobbies:** Enter lobbies that can accommodate up to 100 players. From there, you can establish 4-player teams to take on quests.
– **Link Parties:** Form fixed groups with friends for uninterrupted hunting adventures. These groups will remain in place even after quests are done.
– **SOS Flare:** Signal for assistance in real-time when you need help, allowing other players to join in to support you.
Whether you prefer hunting solo or in a group, *Monster Hunter Wilds* presents versatile multiplayer options to accommodate your playstyle.
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## **Crossplay: Can PC and Console Users Partner Up?**
For the first time in the series, *Monster Hunter Wilds* will feature **crossplay** among PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. This allows you to hunt alongside friends, no matter what platform they’re using.
However, there will be **no cross-progression**. If you possess the game on multiple platforms, your progress will not