Monster Hunter Wilds

Moderate overall intensity

Highest flag: Violence — realistic

AdventureFantasyRPG

What's in it

Violence realistic

Moderate

Combat against large fantasy monsters using 14 weapon types; strikes produce blood effects and visible wounds on creatures, with no human targets, gore, or dismemberment.

Dark themes mild

Low

Mild themes of survival and ecological struggle as humans and monsters try to coexist in a harsh, storm-swept frontier.

Animal combat combat mechanic

Low

The core loop is tracking, hunting, and slaying or trapping large fantasy beasts to harvest parts for crafting; ordinary creature combat presented as neutral gameplay.

Who can reach your kid

Voice chatChat with strangersDirect messagesStranger friend requests

What it is

Monster Hunter Wilds is an action role-playing game where you play a hunter exploring a wild, untamed frontier and tracking down enormous fantasy monsters. The heart of the game is combat: using one of fourteen weapon types, you hunt these creatures to slay or capture them, then harvest their parts to craft better gear so you can take on tougher beasts. Fights are energetic and produce blood effects and visible wounds on the monsters, but there is no human-on-human violence, no gore or dismemberment, and no sexual content, strong language, or substances of note. The story touches on mild themes of survival and the strained balance between people and nature. The game can be played solo with AI companions or online with up to three other players, which brings voice and text chat with strangers into the experience.

How it's framed

The game frames hunting as a livelihood and a duty within a guild: monsters are threats to be managed and resources to be harvested, and success is rewarded with crafting materials and progression. The creatures are fictional beasts rather than real animals, and the narrative leans on stewardship and coexistence between humans and the wild rather than cruelty.

Details

Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publisher: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Released: Feb 27, 2025

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