Play it if
You want long, tactical hunts with friends.
Skip it if
You have a modest PC or play on Steam Deck.
The hype
“The most accessible Monster Hunter yet”
The facts
Great hunts, demanding on PC
Fact sheet
- Players
- 1–4 players
- Online play
- Yes
- Cross-play
- Yes
- Solo
- Fine solo with support hunters
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Typical playtime
- ~80 hours
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
1The pitch
A young hunter joins an expedition into the Forbidden Lands, a region of extreme weather and powerful monsters.
2How it plays
Each of the 14 weapon types plays very differently. Hunts are long, tactical fights, and the world changes with storms and seasons.
3Hype vs facts
The hype says the most accessible Monster Hunter yet, and it is friendlier. The facts: PC performance has been a real problem, and the endgame was thin at launch.
4Look & sound
Monsters and environments look spectacular. Weather events are a highlight.
5Setup & value
It lists at $69.99 and runs on Windows. It supports online co-op for up to four players and cross-play. Steam lists it as Unsupported on Steam Deck.
Best bits
- Huge, tactical monster fights
- Great co-op
- Deep weapon systems
Watch out
- Demanding on PC
- Expensive
Score sheet
- Craft 25%
- 92
- Fun 25%
- 92
- Easy to love 15%
- 72
- Lasting value 20%
- 92
- Value 15%
- 82
92 × 25% + 92 × 25% + 72 × 15% + 92 × 20% + 82 × 15% = 87.50 → 88
The clear verdict
Verdict
“Monster Hunter Wilds is brilliant when it runs well. Check your PC before buying.”
By the Clear Bet Review editorial desk · Updated 20 Oct 2026 · How we score · Report an error
