Monster Hunter Wilds: How Long to Beat? IGN Staff Weighs In
Monster Hunter Wilds has finally arrived on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Following in the footsteps of Monster Hunter World and its Iceborne expansion, this latest Capcom title offers a substantial beast-battling experience. But just how long will it take to complete? IGN staff members share their playtime experiences, highlighting main story completion times, post-game activities, and overall playtime.
Tom Marks - Executive Reviews Editor, Games
Tom completed the main story in just under 15 hours. This marks the end of Low Rank, with High Rank offering extensive side quests and challenges. He spent an additional 15 hours completing most of these quests and reaching the true endgame, unlocking all systems and crafting options available at launch. With Wilds' streamlined grind, he required only five more hours to achieve his desired weapon and armor sets, although further progression across other weapon types remains.
Casey DeFreitas - Deputy Editor, Guides
Casey finished the final High Rank story mission around 40 hours, approximately 22 hours after completing Low Rank. Due to guide creation, precise timing is difficult. Casey focused primarily on story missions, occasionally deviating to hunt optional monsters with friends. She estimates that a more thorough approach, including optimized armor and weapon crafting, would have extended playtime to roughly 60 hours. She still has endemic life-catching, fishing, and side missions to complete, along with further weapon and armor crafting.
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 game's streamlined mechanics. While appreciating the swift story progression, he questions whether the streamlined approach compromises the core Monster Hunter experience until the post-game content.
Jada Griffin - Community Lead
Jada reached the initial credits in approximately 20 hours, including optional and side quests, and world exploration. She spent an additional 15 hours completing High-Rank missions and side quests. Her overall playtime nears 70 hours, encompassing post-credit activities like collaborative hunts, decoration farming, and monster crown hunting.
Ronny Barrier - Producer, Guides
Ronny saw the initial credits after around 20 hours, prioritizing the story with minimal grinding. He experimented with various weapons, which slightly increased his playtime. With a current playtime of 65 hours, he considers the initial credits a story turning point rather than the true ending, highlighting the extensive post-game content available.
These varied completion times highlight the diverse playstyles and priorities within Monster Hunter Wilds. Whether focused on the main story or exploring the extensive post-game content, players are guaranteed a substantial and rewarding hunting experience.
