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 does 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, with High Rank and substantial post-game content remaining. He spent another 15 hours completing High Rank quests, unlocking systems and crafting options, and exploring the Artian weapon system. An additional five hours were dedicated to optimizing his weapon and armor sets, though he acknowledges much more remains to be done.

Casey DeFreitas - Deputy Editor, Guides

Casey finished the final High Rank story mission at approximately 40 hours, adding about 22 hours beyond the initial Low Rank credits. Time spent creating guides contributed to the total. Casey prioritized story progression, minimizing grinding and opting for minimal weapon upgrades. She estimates a potential playtime closer to 60 hours with more thorough optimization and exploration. She still has endemic life to collect, side missions to complete, and intends to farm for talismans and experiment with Artian weapons.

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, scaled-back mechanics, and consistent story/battle pacing contributed to the shorter playtime. While appreciating the accessible storyline, he questions whether the focus on narrative impacted the core Monster Hunter experience until the post-game.

Jada Griffin - Community Lead

Jada reached the initial credits after approximately 20 hours, including optional quests and world exploration. She spent an additional 15 hours on High Rank missions and side quests. Her overall playtime nears 70 hours, encompassing post-game activities like collaborative hunts, decoration farming, and monster crown hunting. She anticipates further playtime with future title updates.

Ronny Barrier - Producer, Guides

Ronny saw the first credits around 20 hours, focusing primarily on the story with minimal grinding. He experimented with various weapons, extending his playtime. Currently at 65 hours, he considers the initial credits a story midpoint, with significant post-game content remaining. He highlights the extended tutorial-like nature of the story, emphasizing the continued monster hunting.

These varied playtimes highlight the flexibility of Monster Hunter Wilds. Whether prioritizing story progression or extensive post-game exploration, players can expect a substantial and engaging experience.