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. Following in the footsteps of Monster Hunter World and Iceborne, this latest installment from Capcom offers a substantial beast-battling experience. But just how much playtime are we talking about? IGN staff share their experiences, detailing main story completion times, post-game activities, and overall hours invested.

Tom Marks - Executive Reviews Editor, Games

Tom completed the main story in just under 15 hours. Unlike Monster Hunter Rise, this marks the actual story's conclusion, not a mid-point. However, this only finishes Low Rank. He spent another 15 hours completing High Rank quests, unlocking systems, and reaching the endgame, including the Artian weapon system. An additional five hours were dedicated to optimizing his weapon and armor sets, though he acknowledges significantly more content remains.

Casey DeFreitas - Deputy Editor, Guides

Casey finished the final High Rank story mission around 40 hours, approximately 22 hours after completing Low Rank. She notes some time was spent in menus for guide creation. Her Low Rank playthrough focused on progression, while High Rank included optional monsters and collaborative hunts, which are necessary for story progression. She estimates a 60-hour playtime if she had focused on optimal gear creation. Post-game activities, including endemic life collection and remaining side missions, will add further hours.

Simon Cardy - Senior Editorial Producer

Simon finished the main story in just under 16 hours, finding the battles relatively straightforward, even as a relative newcomer to the series. He attributes this to the streamlined gameplay, noting a more cinematic, story-driven approach compared to previous entries. While appreciating the quicker story completion, he questions whether this sacrifices elements beloved by long-time fans until the post-game.

Jada Griffin - Community Lead

Jada reached the initial credits in approximately 20 hours, including optional quests and world exploration. She spent additional time customizing menus, finding optimal camp locations, and hunting endemic life. High Rank missions and side quests took another 15 hours. Her overall playtime nears 70 hours, encompassing post-game activities such as collaborative hunts, decoration farming, and monster crown hunting. She anticipates further playtime with future updates.

Ronny Barrier - Producer, Guides

Ronny completed the initial story arc in about 20 hours, prioritizing the main story with minor detours for armor set creation and weapon experimentation. His current playtime sits at 65 hours, highlighting the extensive post-game content. He considers the initial credits more of a story midpoint and tutorial, emphasizing the continued monster hunting and crafting opportunities.