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 grab 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 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. It's a next-gen title, skipping Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch due to performance limitations. A potential Nintendo Switch 2 release remains unconfirmed.
Pre-Order Bonuses:
Pre-ordering before February 28th unlocks the following:
- Hunter Layered Armor Set: Guild Knight
- Talisman: Hope Charm
The exact effect of the Hope Charm is unconfirmed, but it's likely a stat boost.
Game Editions:
Choosing the right edition is crucial, especially if you're eyeing that exclusive bike!
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Standard Edition ($69.99): Base game and pre-order content. Available digitally and physically on consoles, and digitally on PC.
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Deluxe Edition ($89.99): Includes Standard Edition content plus:
- Hunter Layered Armor Sets: Feudal Soldier, Fencer’s Eyepatch, Oni Horns
- Layered Armor: Felyne Ashigaru
- Decorations: Soldier’s Caparison, General’s Caparison
- Pendant: Avian Wind Chime
- Gestures: Battle Cry, Uchiko
- Hairstyles: Hero’s Topknot, Refined Warrior
- Makeup/Face Paint: Hunter’s Kumadori, Special Bloom
- Sticker Sets: Avis Unit, Monsters of the Windward Plains
- Nameplate: Extra Frame — Russet Dawn
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Premium Deluxe Edition ($109.99): Includes Deluxe Edition content, plus:
- Premium Bonus content (available at release): Wyverian Ears layered armor, Premium Bonus Hunter Profile Set, BGM: Proof of a Hero (2025 Recording)
- Monster Hunter Wilds Cosmetic DLC Pack 1 (Spring 2025): Layered armor (5 pieces + 1), decorations, pendants, poses, makeup, sticker set, BGM, camp customizations.
- Monster Hunter Wilds Cosmetic DLC Pack 2 (Summer 2025): Layered armor (5 pieces), pendants, gestures, hairstyles, makeup, sticker set.
Japan-Exclusive Collector's Editions:
Capcom offers two physical Collector's Editions for PS5, currently only available in Japan:
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Collector’s Edition ($68): Steelbook, weapon bag, and Seikret plush. Note: Does not include the game.
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Ultra Collector’s Edition ($1,140): Includes everything in the Collector's Edition, plus the base game, pre-order content, and a Monster Hunter Wilds Secret Folding Bicycle (shipped separately in April 2025).
International shipping for these Collector's Editions is not directly supported by Capcom.
Early Reactions:
Pre-release previews have been overwhelmingly positive, praising the streamlined gameplay, improved performance over the beta, and the impressive variety of monsters and environments.
Don't miss out! Pre-order your edition of Monster Hunter Wilds now! (Updated 2/3/2025)
