Capcom has introduced a permanent price drop for Monster Hunter Wilds, lowering the base game to $40 alongside new, discounted DLC bundles for the massive catalog of add-on content released since launch. The pricing shift arrives alongside a sizeable new prologue demo designed to onboard players ahead of the upcoming Ascendance expansion.
Quick Facts
- Base Price: Permanently reduced to $40.
- Demo Size: Approximately 26GB.
- Demo Content: Includes character creator and single-player chapters 1 through 3.
- Save Transfer: Progress carries over if you purchase the full game.
Prologue Demo Details and Limitations
The 26GB prologue demo is available now, letting new players test out the game's opening hours. Capcom confirmed that save progress made in the demo will carry over to the full version of the game for anyone who decides to buy it.
However, the demo comes with strict limitations. Online play and photo mode are unavailable in this version. Players tackling early-game monsters solo will need to rely on NPC hunters to fill out their hunting party if they want AI assistance.
Preparing for the Ascendance Expansion
The price reduction, cheaper DLC bundles, and free demo arrive as Capcom works to expand the player base ahead of the release of Ascendance. The upcoming expansion is set to introduce new monsters, story quests, and Master Rank gear, functioning much like past major expansions such as Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.