Monster Hunter Wilds Gets Story Trailer Ahead of Launch

Ahead of the game’s launch tomorrow, Capcom released a story trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds. The video focuses on Nata, a child who is dsocovered by the special Research Commission, which is investigating an area called the Forbidden Lands that was thought uninhabited by humans.

Releasing on February 28, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Monster Hunter Wilds sees players joining the special Research Commission as it explores the Forbidden Lands and learns of the threat called the White Wraith, long thought extinct. In addition to including seamless transitions from story sequences into gameplay, the game adds new Seikret mounts, which can guide the riders to planned destinations and let them perform actions while riding, such as sharpening weapons and gathering materials, while also allowing players to swap to a secondary weapon without needing to return to base. Those looking to read more about Monster Hunter Wilds can check out Jordan McClain’s review of its PlayStation 5 version.