<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Monster-hunter ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/monster-hunter Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:00:03 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is one of Capcom's best JRPGs in years on Xbox, but certain omissions may disappoint long-time fans ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection-review fSWuSvXCpdYumYU6jpyPf7 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:00:03 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:27:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Stories 3's latest trailer reveals some crazy new Monsties up for taming — and it's making me miss Monster Hunter Rise ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-stories-3s-latest-trailer-reveals-some-crazy-new-monsties-up-for-taming-and-its-making-me-miss-monster-hunter-rise 3ApdhkLJtqHYotKbEj7D7X Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:25:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds' final base game update has arrived — and it's bringing a long-awaited performance boost for Xbox and more for PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-final-base-game-update-has-arrived-and-its-bringing-a-long-awaited-performance-boost-for-xbox-and-more-for-pc yoWTgnMKSvsGGyGGXr878 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:36:21 +0000 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:36:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ This new Xbox and PC JRPG is so good it puts Pokémon on notice ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/this-xbox-and-pc-jrpg-fully-puts-pokemon-on-notice-nintendo-is-in-serious-trouble T4MxyyKgbHJ7U3fxtkmqfL Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:18:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Capcom just confirmed a Monster Hunter Wilds expansion — but the real surprise is what’s coming before it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/capcom-just-confirmed-a-monster-hunter-wilds-expansion-but-the-real-surprise-is-whats-coming-before-it t5LyTwP9LR5GMb39pEBW57 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:12:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection has a free demo out now for Xbox and PC — carry progress to the full game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection-has-a-free-demo-out-now-for-xbox-and-pc-carry-progress-to-the-full-game KTKayx3arzPSnn8GyXDRVA Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:01:52 +0000 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:39:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds' PC performance patch is a resounding success as fans cease review-bombing it on Steam — and it's even playable on Steam Deck now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-pc-performance-patch-is-a-resounding-success a7cD85xVYSvSj9KNw934Eb Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:17:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds’ big PC performance update drops today — and Capcom promises a fix for the DLC bug tanking framerate ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-long-awaited-pc-performance-launches-later-today HCGv4f2peHurw5VKPKheoZ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:59:02 +0000 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:46:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds reportedly gives better FPS and performance to players who bought more DLC — will Capcom respond? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-gives-better-fps-with-more-dlc rPJ3pkxTY5QKjB9UxQ2t9R Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:59:17 +0000 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:36:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ The last Monster Hunter Showcase of the year has concluded — I've gathered all the new gameplay info for Monster Hunter Wilds and Monster Hunter Stories 3 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-last-monster-hunter-showcase-of-2025-all-the-new-info TrGeGvZkBXmF6ET6AgFa6j Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:00:04 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:00:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Showcase has been postponed until further notice thanks to a Tsunami warning in Japan — Here are all the details ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-showcase-postponed-due-to-tsunami-warning eU7Z6KTZunmEMJj6djv9YZ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:08:46 +0000 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Capcom brings its beloved JRPG to Xbox in excellent form: saddle up for Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2 ahead of Stories 3's release ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-stories-collection-is-live-now sFzJZQ6rrXbBrtmZczED7o Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:10:00 +0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:07:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection pre-orders have taken flight — and one of my most requested monsters finally returns after nearly two decades ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection-pre-orders yXnUihKpsgXY5v79UnB8xN Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:18:00 +0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:47:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Capcom unveils Monster Hunter Stories 3: a closer look at the game’s enhanced character creator ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-stories-3-character-creator-officially-revealed TTApMXSmANs97SWFgWmvgK Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:04:15 +0000 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:49:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of my favorite creature-collectors that's WAY better than modern Pokémon is now less than half price! ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/one-of-my-favorite-creature-collectors-thats-way-better-than-modern-pokemon-is-now-on-sale gopaNhEcZbNbAesiC6B2GK Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:19:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fancy playing Monster Hunter on your new Xbox Ally? Then check out this crazy Xbox Play Anywhere action game — now less than $11 on Loaded ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/fancy-playing-monster-hunter-on-your-new-xbox-ally-then-check-out-this-crazy-xbox-play-anywhere-action-game-now-less-than-usd11-on-loaded xgQfbmy8HWSbSvZpPsYepC Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:15:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:48:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ From disappointment to redemption: Monster Hunter Wilds is finally winning me over — and it’s 46% off right now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/from-disappointment-to-redemption-monster-hunter-wilds-is-finally-winning-me-over-and-its-46-percent-off-right-now C6DAVSMGT76xdmvoub88TP Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:51:04 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:57:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ My favorite Pokémon alternative is getting the next-gen evolution it deserves on Xbox and PC — Monster Hunter Stories 3 gameplay shown during Tokyo Game Show 2025 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-stores-3-twisted-reflection-gameplay-tokyo-game-show-2025 cnUqY8mu2viaCzrTEQRC2K Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:02:00 +0000 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:01:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds' upcoming 'Omega Planetes' is fully revealed at TGS 2025 — this Final Fantasy XIV fight could finally give me the challenge I sorely missed at launch ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-final-fantasy-xiv-fight-revealed-at-tgs-2025 P8zCWCzsgwG325SzrBxcte Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 — every reveal and trailer you might have missed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-tokyo-game-show-2025-every-reveal-and-trailer 3a6zrWtHVACLH4WrmpUziC Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin are finally coming to Xbox — What's even better is that we already have a release date ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-stories-and-monster-hunter-stories-2-wings-of-ruin-are-finally-coming-to-xbox-whats-even-better-is-that-we-already-have-a-release-date Tu5NdgG5Ncw5kQcuRrNHVQ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:10:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunters Wilds Tokyo Game Show news round-up — The Final Fantasy XIV collab is bringing the Dark Knight and Pictomancer Jobs, and Title Update 4 is adding one of the most feared monsters in all Monster Hunter ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunters-wilds-tokyo-game-show-news-round-up-the-final-fantasy-xiv-collab-is-bringing-the-dark-knight-and-pictomancer-jobs-and-title-update-4-is-adding-one-of-the-most-feared-monsters-of-all-monster-hunter qcU45rAnRVXcCqhxn8LiMb Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:12:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection gets a release date — we're also getting a new Monstie that I've been longing to ride since the first game, but everyone else will hate ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection-gets-a-release-date-were-also-getting-a-new-monstie-that-ive-been-longing-to-ride-since-the-first-game-but-everyone-else-will-hate r9bB8HDaEHc9TnZxKqVi3h Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds announces Final Fantasy XIV Collaboration — There will be rideable Chocobos, and one of Final Fantasy XIV's hardest raid bosses, Omega, will be added as a new monster to hunt ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-announces-final-fantasy-xiv-collaboration-there-will-be-rideable-chocobos-and-one-of-final-fantasy-xivs-hardest-raid-bosses-omega-will-be-added-as-a-new-monster-to-hunt VmwrqeuAKMdCsggVU96pmm Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:09:20 +0000 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:55:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds Is Getting Tougher — But Is It Too Late to Win Back Fans? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-is-getting-a-much-needed-difficulty-balance-update-for-its-endgame-content-but-is-it-enough-or-too-late-to-win-back-the-fans-favor yFtCXYj4jUScvjG8XDwYdD Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:14:00 +0000 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:18:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Stories 3 Takes a Dark Turn: What to Expect from Twisted Reflection ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection-everything-you-need-to-know dxYEe3caKBi987bC8kT9uY Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:19:00 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:40:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds disappointed me, so I returned to Monster Hunter Rise now that it's cheaper than $11 — You only have a few hours left until this steal of a deal goes away, so get hunting! ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-disappointed-me-so-i-returned-to-monster-hunter-rise-now-that-its-cheaper-than-usd11 ruH7qQhxPs7isBsPmKFTk6 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:50:03 +0000 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:14:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Capcom reports that its Steam game sales have risen massively — despite flagship titles like Monster Hunter Wilds receiving profuse backlash from PC players ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/capcom-reports-that-its-steam-game-sales-have-risen-massively xG8Tzv8cuxSdBnLcEsBZYE Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:43:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ After 14 years, Monster Hunter Wilds is bringing back underwater combat alongside "Lagiacrus" and another familiar monster — which are available to hunt right now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-bringing-back-underwater-combat CdhYzMj5WaXYHikgQXAP5S Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:08:40 +0000 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:43:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds game reviews hit "Overwhelmingly Negative" on Steam — can Capcom turn it around? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-reviews-hit-overwhelmingly-negative-on-steam-players-decry-the-games-poor-endgame-and-pc-performance EsQ2tRAsKhXUMFHuB5odqS Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:21:33 +0000 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:02:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds' May update gets crazy with Street Fighter's Akuma, harder Tempered monsters, balance changes, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-may-update-gets-crazy-with-street-fighters-akuma-harder-tempered-monsters-balance-changes-and-more HtA4rSRiqWfDtUmhMdhYT5 Tue, 27 May 2025 16:22:10 +0000 Tue, 27 May 2025 16:27:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel Arc GPUs are ready for Elden Ring Nightreign with a new driver that also improves FPS in Monster Hunter Wilds ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/intel-arc-graphics-driver-may-2025-elden-ring-nightreign Wv3z96qkWLHoagv4ZkY4ZQ Tue, 27 May 2025 14:48:09 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:20:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Capcom breaks all-time profit records with 10% income growth after Monster Hunter Wilds sold over 10 million copies in a month ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/capcom-breaks-all-time-profit-records mZem9mxSvRTkvpmKbSReEo Tue, 13 May 2025 14:37:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds releases patch notes for its 1st Title Update ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-releases-patch-notes-for-its-1st-title-update pa6nMbS8iB8aSDa25LhC6J Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:42:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds celebrates 10 million copies sold as Capcom fully admits it made the game too easy — Plans to increase challenges in the coming months ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-celebrates-10-million-copies-sold-balance-patch-coming FBArLFKbBmtNMrRWo3vkGD Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:06:03 +0000 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:57:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds' Title Update 1 Showcase reveals new monsters, Gathering Hub, launch date, and the return of a fan-favorite monster in the future ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-1st-title-update-showcase-reveals-new-monsters KtoW7pHqoQ9vturE9xnjTB Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:52:58 +0000 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:59:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ The first free update to Monster Hunter Wilds is coming soon — Capcom announces a live showcase to preview new gameplay ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-first-free-title-update-gameplay-preview zGyDkVPFKBscWTe6MbsDnV Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:51:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds is the best-selling game of February in the US, and it's already crossed another huge milestone ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-february-2025-circana EAXSB5eDkCAJU92LTiA8cV Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:10:24 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Enough Palworld devs sent "mysterious reports" they'd be sick on Monster Hunter Wilds launch day that Pocketpair said screw it and made it a holiday ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/palworld-devs-made-monster-hunter-wilds-launch-day-a-holiday Zv4jvCFMfFgdDvCvP2BJCj Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:41:42 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds races to a million concurrent players on Steam, so why are "Mixed" player reviews pouring in? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-million-concurrent-players-mixed-steam-reviews 4nuPQMufYQYQWCdavrtkmC Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:43:08 +0000 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:57:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds gets new details for its first post-launch Title Update that aims to address its limited endgame and absent Gathering Hub ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-gets-new-details-for-its-first-post-launch-title-update-that-aims-to-address-its-limited-endgame-and-absent-gathering-hub onZ35XiKQerwV2HEhDMWSd Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:12:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played Monster Hunter Wilds, and it was one of my biggest disappointments in years — Is Capcom abandoning its hardcore fans? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-refuses-the-player-any-real-danger LFWGynFDji7k9m3QSs6pDV Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:00:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 Monster Hunter Wilds tips I wish I knew before playing for the first time ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/7-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-playing-monster-hunter-wilds GTcjJiYymG9TyvPrVfxBLn Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:00:20 +0000 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:12:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds: How to use the Sword & Shield effectively for beginners and choosing Equipment Skills to synergize with ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-guide-how-to-use-the-sword-and-shield 6Sik8JtsqJaZmNbbnJaPUJ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:00:10 +0000 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:59:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds could be the franchise's biggest hit — but I'm disappointed it still fumbles on one thing ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-will-likely-be-the-most-successful-in-the-franchise-but-im-disappointed-it-fails-to-fix-its-biggest-issue kCP8rjBM7ZuXdi2R6cn5kk Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:42:13 +0000 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:28:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds review and Metacritic roundup — Here's what critics are saying about the new Capcom game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-review-metacritic-roundup hBqtWfQBbwvYcADzvx4A74 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:52:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds review: A stunning digital safari, I just wish this monster menagerie had a bit more bite ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/monster-hunter-wilds-review PjGCtayt6c2jMdwhfAxB4m Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:00:30 +0000 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:08:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds has spoiled its endgame surprise by revealing the return of 'special' monsters from Monster Hunter World ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-has-spoiled-its-endgame-surprise-by-revealing-the-return-of-special-monsters-from-monster-hunter-world iM6WT9CjAcU2XbtT7q3snM Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:23:44 +0000 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:18:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I play Monster Hunter Wilds early on Xbox and PC? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/can-i-play-monster-hunter-wilds-early-on-xbox-and-pc x8ubLQTuea8wg8swxjpuxU Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:50:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's exactly when you can play Monster Hunter Wilds on PC and console ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/heres-exactly-when-you-can-play-monster-hunter-wilds-on-pc-and-console gXYDyRxvp32YWMmU98FdE Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:21:43 +0000 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:30:56 +0000