Monster Hunter Wilds was finally released on 28.02.2025. There are also some reviews available for the game, and we at MeinMMO summarize how the ratings look on Metacritic.
Since when have the reviews been available? Monster Hunter Wilds was released on 28.02.2025, and since 24.02.2025 at 16:00, the review embargo for tests and reviews has been lifted. Monster Hunter Wilds is being received quite well. On Metacritic, the game currently has a score of 89 out of 100 on the PS5 based on 82 reviews (as of 12.03.2025 16:44).
In addition to our review by MeinMMO Editor-in-Chief Leya Jankowski, there are also tests from GameStar and GamePro, which you can find here:
- GameStar: Monster Hunter Wilds in the review
- GamePro: Monster Hunter Wilds in the review
You can watch the launch trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds here:
Good ratings for Monster Hunter Wilds
How did the critics rate it on Metacritic? On Metacritic, Monster Hunter Wilds has a score of 90/100. This comprises:
- PC: 40 reviews with an overall rating of 88
- 40 positive
- PS5: 88 reviews with an overall rating of 89
- 85 positive
- 3 mixed
- Xbox: 11 reviews with an overall rating of 90
- 11 positive
What is highlighted positively? In Monster Hunter Wilds, the world is once again the star and receives praise. Especially the dynamic changes like the weather effects. The classic gameplay loop seems to be good again. Hardcore gamers criticize the pacing at the beginning of the game.
Are there also criticisms? MeinMMO Editor-in-Chief Leya Jankowski criticizes in her test the unclear UI and that there currently isn’t a significant endgame.
How do you like Monster Hunter Wilds so far? Can you agree with the euphoric voices, or do you have criticisms? Feel free to let us know in the comments. If you are just starting to play Monster Hunter Wilds, the following tips may help you: Monster Hunter Wilds: 7 tips for beginners to make your hunting easier