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 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. This marks the end of Low Rank, but High Rank awaits with numerous side quests and challenging hunts. He spent another 15 hours completing most of these quests, reaching what he considers the true endgame. 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 around 40 hours, approximately 22 hours after completing Low Rank. Her playtime includes time spent in menus for guide creation. She focused on progressing through the main story, occasionally deviating to hunt optional monsters and collaborate with friends. Casey estimates she could have spent closer to 60 hours if she had fully optimized her gear. She still has endemic life to collect, side missions to complete, and plans to farm materials for talismans and armor upgrades.
Simon Cardy - Senior Editorial Producer
Simon finished the main story in just under 16 hours, finding the battles relatively straightforward. He notes the streamlined gameplay, designed to welcome newcomers, may have contributed to the shorter playtime. He appreciated the consistent story progression but questions if the focus on cinematic storytelling might detract from core Monster Hunter elements until the post-game.
Jada Griffin - Community Lead
Jada reached the initial credits in approximately 20 hours, including time spent exploring, collecting endemic life, and customizing her character. She completed all High Rank missions and side quests in 15 hours. Her total 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 20 hours, prioritizing the main story with some armor set grinding. He experimented with different weapons, extending his playtime. With a current playtime of 65 hours, he views the initial credits as a story midpoint rather than a true ending. He plans to continue hunting and crafting.
These varying playtimes highlight the flexibility of Monster Hunter Wilds, allowing players to tailor their experience to their preferred pace and activities. The game offers a compelling main story, but the true depth lies in the extensive post-game content.
