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, revealing playtime differences and post-game activities.

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 conclusion, not a midpoint. However, this only finishes Low Rank. He spent another 15 hours completing High Rank quests, unlocking systems and crafting options, and exploring the Artian weapon system. An additional five hours allowed him to reach his desired weapon and armor peak, though much more remains to be explored.

Casey DeFreitas - Deputy Editor, Guides

Casey finished the final High Rank story mission at around 40 hours, approximately 22 hours after completing Low Rank. This includes time spent in menus for guide creation. Focusing primarily on story missions, with minimal grinding and side quests during Low Rank, and limited extra hunts in High Rank, Casey estimates a potential 60-hour playtime with more thorough exploration of systems and crafting. Post-game activities, such as endemic life collection and remaining side missions, await.

Simon Cardy - Senior Editorial Producer

Simon completed the main story in just under 16 hours, finding the battles surprisingly easygoing, particularly compared to Monster Hunter World. He attributes this to streamlined gameplay, scaled-back mechanics, and a consistent story/battle pacing. While appreciating the streamlined narrative, he questions whether this approach sacrifices core Monster Hunter elements until the post-game.

Jada Griffin - Community Lead

Jada reached the initial credits in approximately 20 hours, including optional quests, world exploration, and customization. High-rank missions and quests took another 15 hours. Her overall playtime nears 70 hours, encompassing post-game activities like collaborative hunts, decoration farming, and crown hunting. She eagerly anticipates future title updates and monster additions.

Ronny Barrier - Producer, Guides

Ronny finished the initial story arc in about 20 hours, prioritizing the main storyline with some armor set grinding and weapon variety. His current playtime stands at 65 hours, highlighting the substantial post-game content. He views the main story as an extended tutorial, emphasizing the ongoing monster hunting and crafting.

These diverse playtimes showcase the flexibility of Monster Hunter Wilds, offering a compelling experience for both seasoned hunters and newcomers. The post-game content alone ensures significant replayability.