How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds?

The highly anticipated "Monster Hunter Wilds" has arrived on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, continuing Capcom's storied tradition of monster-battling action games. Building on the success of "Monster Hunter World" and its expansive "Iceborne" DLC, "Wilds" promises a fresh adventure. But just how long does it take to dive into and complete this epic journey? Here's a detailed look at the time it took various members of the IGN team to finish the main story, their focus during gameplay, and their engagement with the postgame content.

Tom Marks - Executive Reviews Editor, Games

I completed the campaign of "Monster Hunter Wilds" in just under **15 hours**, reaching the actual end of the story. This contrasts with "Monster Hunter Rise," where the first credits roll at the halfway mark. However, finishing the campaign signifies the end of Low Rank, with High Rank quests and challenges awaiting afterward, ensuring the adventure continues.

I spent an additional **15 hours** tackling most of the High Rank quests, reaching what I consider the true endgame. This involved battling all available monsters, unlocking all systems and crafting options, and getting familiar with the new Artian weapon system. Thanks to the game's streamlined grind, it took me just another five hours to optimize my preferred weapons and armor set, although there's always more to achieve with different weapon types.

Casey DeFreitas - Deputy Editor, Guides

I completed the final "story" mission in High Rank after about **40 hours**, roughly **22 hours** after seeing the Low Rank credits. My time tracking isn't precise due to extensive menu idling for guide purposes. During Low Rank, I didn't delve deeply into the game's systems, crafting with what was available and moving forward without repeating hunts. In High Rank, I ventured into optional monster hunts and played more with friends, which is necessary to unlock further Story Missions.

I only upgraded my weapon once by hunting an extra Ajarakan before reaching the final mission. Had I more time, my playtime might have neared **60 hours**, as I would have crafted a more optimized armor and weapon set. Post-game, I have plans to catch endemic life, fish, and complete remaining Side Missions. I'm excited to farm specific monsters for Talisman upgrades, craft new armor, and experiment with Artian weapons. I also look forward to replaying the story with friends and trying out new weapons, not to mention the upcoming event quests and title updates.

Simon Cardy - Senior Editorial Producer

It took me **just under 16 hours** to finish the main story of "Monster Hunter Wilds," which was surprisingly quicker than my 25-hour journey in "Monster Hunter World." As a relative newcomer to the series, I found the battles quite manageable, though the apex predators posed some challenge. The game's streamlined approach, with less emphasis on extensive tracking and crafting specific loadouts, contributed to a shorter runtime.

The frequent blend of story cutscenes and monster battles up to the credits made it feel less like traditional Monster Hunter and more influenced by Western cinematic storytelling. While this allowed me to reach the story's conclusion swiftly, I wondered if it sacrificed some of the series' core elements, which might resurface more prominently in the post-game.

Jada Griffin - Community Lead

I reached the initial credits of "Monster Hunter Wilds" after about **20 hours**, spending most of that time on optional and side quests. I also enjoyed exploring the game's world, hunting endemic life, customizing my settings, and finding optimal camp locations.

It took me **15 hours** to complete all High-rank missions and side quests post-credits, seeing all the additional monsters. Since then, I've logged nearly **70 hours** in the post-game, hunting with friends, farming decorations, and pursuing monster crowns. I'm eagerly anticipating future title updates that will bring more monsters to the game.

Ronny Barrier - Producer, Guides

I saw the first credits of "Monster Hunter Wilds" after about **20 hours**, focusing mainly on the story with occasional diversions to craft appealing armor sets and experiment with various weapons, like the Switch Axe. My total playtime is now **65 hours**, and I don't consider the credits the true end, as there's still much to explore and battle. The story feels like an extended tutorial, which suits me fine, as it leads to more monster hunting—except for Congalala, whom I'd rather not encounter again.