Secure Your Monster Hunter Wilds Pre-Order Bonuses Before It's Too Late!
With Monster Hunter Wilds launching February 28th, time is running out to claim those coveted pre-order bonuses. This guide breaks down every pre-order incentive and edition to help you decide if pre-ordering is worth it.
Platform Availability:
Monster Hunter Wilds arrives on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Notably absent are the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, likely due to performance limitations. A potential Nintendo Switch 2 release remains unconfirmed.
Pre-Order Bonuses:
Pre-ordering before February 28th unlocks:
- Hunter Layered Armor Set: Guild Knight
- Talisman: Hope Charm
While the Hope Charm's exact effect is unconfirmed, expect a beneficial in-game boost.
Editions and Pricing:
Several editions cater to varying budgets and desires, culminating in a truly extravagant collector's item:
- Standard Edition ($69.99): Base game and pre-order content. Available digitally and physically on consoles, digitally on PC.
- Deluxe Edition ($89.99): Includes Standard Edition content plus additional cosmetic layered armor sets, decorations, gestures, hairstyles, makeup, stickers, and nameplates. Available digitally on PC and consoles.
- Premium Deluxe Edition ($109.99): Adds to the Deluxe Edition with premium bonus content at launch and two additional cosmetic DLC packs releasing Spring and Summer 2025. Available digitally on PC and consoles.
- Collector's Edition (Japan Only, ~$68 + Shipping): Steelbook, weapon bag, and Seikret plush. Note: Game not included.
- Ultra Collector's Edition (Japan Only, $1,140): Includes all Collector's Edition items, the base game, pre-order content, and a Monster Hunter Wilds branded Dahon K9X folding bicycle (shipped separately around April 2025).
International shipping for the Collector's Editions is not directly supported by Capcom's Japanese store.
Early Reactions:
While full reviews are pending, early previews and beta tests paint a positive picture:
- IGN praises the monster variety and environmental detail.
- PCGamesN highlights the game's evolutionary improvements over its predecessor.
- Eurogamer notes its streamlined, beginner-friendly design.
- GamesRadar+ emphasizes its immediate appeal to newcomers.
Performance issues from the initial beta appear to have been addressed. Additional open betas are scheduled for February 7-10 and February 14-17.
Don't delay! Pre-order your preferred edition of Monster Hunter Wilds before February 28th to secure your bonuses. This article was updated on 2/3/2025 to reflect the latest information.
