Capcom's Monster Hunter franchise, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024, roars back in 2025 with Monster Hunter Wilds. This highly successful series, spanning generations of consoles, reached new heights with Monster Hunter World (2018) and Monster Hunter Rise (2021), Capcom's two best-selling games ever.
Monster Hunter Wilds launches February 28th, prompting a retrospective look at the franchise's key titles.
The Monster Hunter Universe:
While over 25 Monster Hunter games exist (including spin-offs and mobile titles), this list focuses on the 12 most significant, excluding mobile, arcade, and discontinued MMO entries. Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village is also omitted.
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Starting Your Monster Hunter Journey:
The series lacks a continuous narrative, allowing players to choose their starting point. Newcomers in 2025 might prefer waiting for Monster Hunter Wilds reviews. Otherwise, Monster Hunter World (emphasizing exploration) or Monster Hunter Rise (prioritizing speed and fluidity) are excellent entry points.
Out February 28### Monster Hunter Wilds - Standard Edition
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Chronological Overview of Monster Hunter Games:
Monster Hunter (2004)
Initially conceived to test the PS2's online capabilities, the original Monster Hunter established core gameplay: players hunt monsters, gather materials, craft equipment, and tackle progressively tougher challenges, solo or cooperatively. Monster Hunter G, an expanded version, followed exclusively in Japan.
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Monster Hunter Freedom (2005)
This PSP port of Monster Hunter G optimized the experience for single-player handheld gaming, selling over a million copies and establishing the portable Monster Hunter dominance.
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