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. This marks the end of Low Rank, with High Rank offering extensive side quests and increased difficulty. He spent an additional 15 hours completing most High Rank quests and reaching the true endgame, unlocking all systems and crafting options. A further five hours were dedicated to optimizing his weapon and armor sets, though 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 primarily on story missions, occasionally diverting to hunt optional monsters with friends and minimally upgrading her equipment. She estimates her playtime would have been closer to 60 hours with a more thorough approach to crafting and optimization. She still has endemic life to collect, side missions to complete, and plans to further refine her equipment and explore Artian weapons.

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 for newer players. He notes the consistent story cutscene/monster battle pacing, which, while appreciated for its quick progression, may feel less like a traditional Monster Hunter experience to veteran players.

Jada Griffin - Community Lead

Jada reached the initial credits in approximately 20 hours, including optional quests and exploration. She spent time exploring the world, collecting endemic life, and optimizing her in-game settings. She completed all High Rank missions and side quests in 15 hours. Her overall playtime currently stands at nearly 70 hours, encompassing post-game activities such as collaborative hunts, decoration farming, and monster crown hunting.

Ronny Barrier - Producer, Guides

Ronny completed the initial story arc in about 20 hours, prioritizing the main story with minimal grinding. He experimented with various weapons, extending his playtime. At 65 hours, he considers the initial credits a turning point rather than the true ending, with abundant content remaining.

These playtimes offer a diverse range of experiences, highlighting the game's replayability and the varying approaches players can take. Whether you prioritize the main story or delve into the extensive post-game content, Monster Hunter Wilds promises a substantial and rewarding adventure.