Monster Hunter Wilds is just around the corner, so it’s your last chance to get your hands on its pre-order bonuses. But is it worth rushing to put your money down? To help you decide, we’ll dive into all pre-order bonuses and editions for Monster Hunter Wilds.
Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest entry in Capcom’s beast-slaying series, arrives this February 28 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. It won’t be hitting the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, or PlayStation 4, presumably, since those lack the power to run the game. Could it come to Nintendo Switch 2? It’s possible, but Nintendo hasn’t said anything to that effect.
As with previous entries, your monster slayer roams a largely open world, dispatching all manner of monsters. There are some absolutely massive beasts to deal with, too, including the deadly Uth Duna and the menacing dragon-like Rathalos. The latter is a returning monster, while the former is an all-new beast to conquer.
If you choose to pre-order Monster Hunter Wilds before February 28, and you’ll have to hurry, you’ll get the following pre-order bonuses:
Capcom hasn’t confirmed just what the Hope Charm does, but based on previous games, it’ll give your character some kind of bonus when equipped. Will this be enough to make you a game-breaking badass? Almost certainly not, but in certain circumstances, it could give you a welcome edge.
So, buy the game before launch, and you get a pre-order bonus. Don’t, and you could miss out on both those outfits and the charm. Simple. However, you’ve still got to decide which edition to buy, and that’s where things get a little more complicated, especially if you’ve ever wanted an official Monster Hunter bike.
I’m not joking about the bike, either, though you’ll need to have $1,200 lying around. These are all the different Monster Hunter Wilds editions available to pre-order.
Available digitally and physically on console and digitally on PC, this includes the following items:
Available digitally on PC and console, this version includes:
Most of those bonus items are cosmetic, so this edition won’t turn you into the world’s greatest monster hunter. But you’ll look ever so snazzy while slaying beasts.
Yes, the game is getting a deluxe Deluxe Edition, called the Premium Deluxe Edition, which is available digitally on console and PC. Pay the $109.99 asking price, and you’ll receive:
While those editions will all be available in the West, Capcom will also release two physical PS5-exclusive Collector’s Editions of Monster Hunter Wilds. However, they’re currently only confirmed to be available in Japan:
The cheapest option, $68, just includes the steelbook, bag, and plush. You’ll have to pay more for a higher tier if you want the actual game, assuming you can find someone to forward it to you outside of Japan. We have seen the $68 game-less edition listed on a few websites, but shipping is around $30, making it close to $100. Yes, that Seikret plush is utterly adorable, but is it $100 worth of adorable? That’s up to you.
Yes, that’s right; you can buy a version of the game that comes with a bike, but, despite the price, without the Deluxe Edition DLC. The bike will be sent separately, in around April 2025. And while it’s pretty out there, it’s not the strangest collector’s edition we’ve ever seen. THQ/Volition still takes that honor for the $1,000,000 Saints Row IV Wad Wad Edition.
Is it worth it? That would depend on how discerning a biker you are. The bike is a Dahon K9X, and you can buy the same model for around $870 in Japan. Dahon also has a US website, and while they don’t sell that precise model stateside, there are several comparable models price-wise.
Whatever the case, Capcom’s Japan store doesn’t ship internationally, so if you want one, you’ll have to hope it hits the West (which seems a little unlikely) or arrange for someone to buy it and then ship you first the game and smaller items and later the bike. You also have the option to pay more for versions of the Collector’s Edition and Ultra Collector’s Editions that do include the deluxe or premium DLC.
Reviews aren’t here just yet, but there has been a Monster Hunter Wilds beta and several outlets have previewed the game. Much of the coverage has been positive. Here are a few snippets from the various previews:
IGN: “The impressive variety of monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds, both in appearance and behavior, and the environments I’ve seen have so much attention to detail that it’s clear how much care the developers put into the series.”
PCGamesN: “So far, Monster Hunter Wilds is more evolution than revolution – but given that World was such a good game, that’s absolutely the correct move.”
Eurogamer: “Monster Hunter Wilds cuts out the clunk – and plays like the most streamlined, beginner-friendly entry yet.”
GamesRadar: “In just 30 minutes, Monster Hunter Wilds sold me on the action-RPG series I’ve never played.”
IGN’s preview is the most recent and it states that the game “…performed significantly better than the Open Beta Test.” As collated in this Reddit thread, players had some performance problems, so it’s good to know those have been addressed.
From what these outlets have said, it sounds as if Monster Hunter Wilds could be a riot. The consensus is that it innovates just enough to keep things fresh, but not enough to alienate long-time fans. If you’re still on the fence you can try it for yourself, because there’s another open betas happening this month, taking place on February 7-10 and February 14-17.
Those are all pre-order bonuses and editions for Monster Hunter Wilds, but you’ll need to hurry if you want to snag them.
The above article was updated on 2/3/2025 by the original author to include additional information about Monster Hunter Wilds.
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