Summary
The reveal ofMonster Hunter Wildsat The Game Awards 2023 confirmed one of the year’s longest-standing rumors, whiched pointed to Capcom actively working on the next game in the hitMonster Hunterseries. BothMonster Hunter WorldandMonster Hunter Risehave brought the series mainstream success, makingMonster Hunter Wildsone of the most anticipated releases of 2025 before 2024 even began in earnest.Monster Huntergames typically feature a roster of monsters that mixes legacy foes from previous games and brand-new threats, so one of the biggest questions surroundingWildsis which of the series' iconic foes will make an appearance.
The reveal trailer forWildsalready confirms that at least one legacy monster will make a return, with the iconicRathalos featuring front and centeras the subject of the reveal. Beyond that, though, most of the other creatures appearing in the trailer seem to be subtle variations of recurring smaller endemic life.Monster Hunter RiseandMonster Hunter Worldeach featured an excellent roster of huntable monsters, withRisereintroducing several enemies that hadn’t appeared in the series in years. IfWildsis going to be the next true evolution of the franchise, there are a handful of iconic foes it can’t afford to leave out.
Legacy Monsters Needing a Return in Monster Hunter Wilds
Rathian
Along with the male Rathalos, its female counterpart, the Rathian, has appeared inevery singleMonster Huntergameto date. What sets the Rathian apart from the series' other iconic flying wyvern is its tendency to face hunters on the ground, making for incredibly tense encounters involving lots of situational awareness and careful positioning. The Rathian’s poison-tipped tail makes it an incredibly fearsome foe, and it almost goes without saying that aMonster Huntertitle including the Rathalos and not the Rathian would be a serious missed opportunity. Truthfully, though, thatWildshas already confirmed its inclusion of the Rathalos is practically a guarantee the Rathian will show up.
Diablos
Diablos are another monster in the flying wyvern class that appears in nearly everyMonster Huntergame. Their imposing size and aggression make any hunts involving the Diablos some of the more challenging ones to tackle from normal to master-rank. Their telltale massive horns and spiked plating make for some incredibly cool-looking weapons and armor too. Esepcially consideringMonster HunterWilds' apparent incorporation of weather, fighting a Diablos in the middle of a sandstorm or hurricane sounds like exactly the kind of spectacle the series is built around.
Tobi-Kadachi
Several of theMonster Hunterseries' regularly appearing foes were scrapped forMonster Hunter Worldin favor of a slew of new monsters. Since their introduction, practically every one of these new monsters has gone on to become a newer fan-favorite and madereturn appearances inMonster Hunter RiseandMonster Hunter Now. One of the more iconic newer monsters is the Tobi-Kadachi, a fanged wyvern that utilizes electricity to stun foes before rushing in with a flurry of attacks. The speed and ferocity of the Tobi-Kadachi make any of its hunts some of the more white-knuckle encounters in the early-to-mid game ofMonster Hunter World, and its inclusion inWildsseems like a no-brainer.
Bazelgeuse
Another iconicnew monster introduced inMonster HunterWorld, Bazelgeuse’s name alone should strike fear into the hearts ofMonster Hunterveterans. This large flying wyvern has the strength and speed to quickly knock out hunters, and that’s before even discussing its ability to launch explosive scales from its hide. The Bazelgeuse made a return appearance in bothMonster Hunter Riseand itsSunbreakexpansion, and it’s absolutely one of the newer series monsters deserving a return inWilds.
Monster Hunter Wilds
WHERE TO PLAY
The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
