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A year removed from its 20th anniversary, Capcom\u2019s monster-hunting franchise returns in 2025 with Monster Hunter Wilds. The prolific series has lived through several generations of home and portable consoles, reaching new peaks with 2018\u2019s Monster Hunter World and 2021\u2019s Monster Hunter Rise \u2014 the series\u2019 best-selling games to date and Capcom\u2019s two best-selling games<\/u><\/a> of all time.<\/p>\n

With Monster Hunter Wilds now available and a new Monster Hunter Stories on the way<\/a>, we\u2019re looking back on the franchise’s history with a list of the series\u2019 most important games, ordered chronologically by release date.<\/p>\n

How Many Monster Hunter Games Are There?<\/h2>\n

There are upwards of 25 Monster Hunter games<\/strong> when considering all base games, spinoffs, mobile entries, and enhanced versions. However, for this list, we’ve compiled the 13 most relevant Monster Hunter games<\/strong>. Our list excludes mobile- and arcade-exclusive games (Monster Hunter i, Monster Hunter Spirits, etc.); previously shuttered MMOs (Monster Hunter Frontier, Monster Hunter Online); and the FromSoftware-developed, Japan-exclusive, Animal Crossing-like game Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Which Monster Hunter Game Should You Play First?<\/h3>\n

There is no continuous story throughout the Monster Hunter franchise, so you can take your pick of which game to start with. If you\u2019re jumping into the world of Monster Hunter in 2025, early reviews suggest it’s well worth picking up the franchise’s newest release, Monster Hunter Wilds. Otherwise, we recommend Monster Hunter World or Monster Hunter Rise. World should appeal more to those who value exploration and immersion; Rise is better suited for those who put a higher value on speed and fluidity.<\/p>\n

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Every Monster Hunter Game in Release Order<\/h2>\n

Monster Hunter (2004)<\/h3>\n

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Monster Hunter, alongside Auto Modellista and Resident Evil: Outbreak, was developed as part of a three-game plan to explore the market potential of the PS2\u2019s online network, Capcom\u2019s Ryozo Tsujimoto told Eurogamer<\/u><\/a> in 2014.<\/p>\n

The first Monster Hunter<\/u><\/a> laid the foundation for the franchise, introducing many of the series\u2019 defining systems. Players, on their own or with others online, are given quests to hunt monsters, after which they use materials harvested from the world and the monster\u2019s remains to craft and upgrade weapons and armor before embarking to fight, well, stronger monsters. <\/p>\n

An expanded version called Monster Hunter G was released exclusively in Japan the following year.<\/p>\n

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Monster Hunter Freedom (2005)<\/h3>\n

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The series found its home on portable consoles in 2005 with Monster Hunter Freedom<\/u><\/a>, an enhanced port of Monster Hunter G tuned for single-player play on the PSP. This first portable entry in the franchise sold over a million copies, according to Capcom, beginning a trend in which Monster Hunter\u2019s portable versions handily outsold its home console counterparts \u2014 a trend that held until the breakout success of Monster Hunter World in 2018.<\/p>\n

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Monster Hunter 2 (2006)<\/h3>\n

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Capcom returned to home console for the series\u2019 second proper entry, Monster Hunter 2 (aka Monster Hunter Dos). It was released exclusively in Japan for PS2. Monster Hunter 2 introduced a day-night cycle and gems, further enhancing your opportunities for weapons and armor customization.<\/p>\n

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Monster Hunter Freedom 2 (2007)<\/h3>\n

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The second handheld game in the series, Monster Hunter Freedom 2<\/u><\/a> again took the core of its home console counterpart (MH2) and built upon it with new content and a single-player focus. The game was expanded further in 2008\u2019s Monster Hunter Freedom Unite<\/u><\/a>, which added new monsters, missions, maps, and the ability to have a Felyne fighter join the player in battle.<\/p>\n

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Monster Hunter 3 (2009)<\/h3>\n

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Monster Hunter 3<\/u><\/a> (aka Monster Hunter Tri) debuted in Japan in 2009, before being released internationally in 2010. The third mainline MH game was initially in development for the PS3, though it would eventually be released as a Wii exclusive. In addition to new monsters, weapons, and locations, Monster Hunter 3 introduced the series\u2019 short-lived underwater combat.<\/p>\n

It later came to Wii U and 3DS as Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate<\/u><\/a> with new monsters, a reworked single-player experience, updated graphics, and a new multiplayer area.<\/p>\n

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Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (2010)<\/h3>\n

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Like the two mainline entries before it, Monster Hunter 3 was tweaked and ported to PSP as Monster Hunter Portable 3rd. Unlike the two portable versions before it, this game also got a console release on PS3 as Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Ver.<\/p>\n

Despite never being released in the West, Monster Hunter Portable 3rd is the best-selling game among Capcom\u2019s handheld-exclusive Monster Hunters with 4.9 million copies sold.<\/p>\n

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Monster Hunter 4 (2013)<\/h3>\n

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Monster Hunter 4 was originally released exclusively for 3DS, exclusively in Japan. Only the enhanced edition, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate<\/u><\/a> (Monster Hunter 4G in Japan), was released globally as a launch game for New Nintendo 3DS. This generation of Monster Hunter games most notably improved traversal by pairing increased verticality with more fluid player movement. It also improved the single-player experience with a deeper story and more NPCs.<\/p>\n

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Monster Hunter Generations (2015)<\/h3>\n

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Capcom followed up MH4 with Monster Hunter Generations<\/u><\/a> (Monster Hunter X in Japan), another installment released exclusively for 3DS. Generations had, as our review stated, \u201cthe appeal of a greatest hits album,\u201d blending old and (at the time) new mechanics from the series\u2019 then-10-year history. Most notably, Generations featured new wrinkles to customization and combat through Hunting Styles and Arts.<\/p>\n

Generations later received an enhanced edition, known as Monster Hunter Generations XX in Japan and Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate<\/u><\/a> internationally. It was the first Monster Hunter game released on Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n

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Monster Hunter Stories (2016)<\/h3>\n

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Monster Hunter Stories<\/u><\/a> is a spinoff that takes the action series into the world of RPGs. True to the genre, Stories trades in the real-time action of the mainline games for a turn-based combat system and puts more emphasis on story and exploration.<\/p>\n

It was originally released for 3DS, though it\u2019s since come to PS4, Switch, PC, and mobile.<\/p>\n

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Monster Hunter World (2018)<\/h3>\n

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Monster Hunter World<\/u><\/a> is, to date, the series\u2019 high point from both a critical and commercial perspective. With 27 million copies sold, it\u2019s the series\u2019 (and Capcom\u2019s) best-selling game, and with a Metascore<\/u><\/a> of 90, it\u2019s also the series\u2019 best-reviewed game.<\/p>\n

With World, Capcom moved the primary development of Monster Hunter back to home consoles, specifically PS4 and Xbox One. For the first time, it made a concerted effort to reach a wider Western audience by moving to a more seamless open-world design, reducing the learning curve of the series\u2019 intricate systems, fully supporting online play with global servers, and releasing simultaneously across all regions.<\/p>\n

A massive expansion, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne<\/u><\/a>, was released the following year. Similar to the Ultimate versions of past games, Iceborne added new monsters and mechanics to the base game, as well as an all-new story that rivals the size of the campaign in World.<\/p>\n

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Monster Hunter Rise (2021)<\/h3>\n

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Monster Hunter Rise<\/u><\/a> is the series\u2019 second best-performing game, ranking only behind World in terms of sales and Metascore. As the subtitle \u2018World\u2019 denotes the previous game\u2019s more global approach, \u2018Rise\u2019 indicates a greater focus on verticality, a design decision supported by the introduction of the Wirebug, a new mechanic that enabled wall-climbing and overall more fluid traversal.<\/p>\n

Rise builds off of the previous Switch entry, Generations Ultimate, as much as it does World, given World and Rise were, for a time, being developed in tandem. As stated in our review, \u201cmuch of the streamlining World did has been carried forward\u201d in Rise, while \u201cother things like separate Village and Hub questlines for single- and multiplayer and the ability to tweak a weapon\u2019s playstyle a bit return from older Monster Hunter games.\u201d<\/p>\n

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak<\/u><\/a> was released the following year. The expansion includes a new storyline, monsters, and locations.<\/p>\n

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Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (2021)<\/h3>\n

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Capcom followed Rise with Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin<\/u><\/a>, a sequel to the 2016 RPG. Co-developed by Marvelous Inc. (Story of Seasons), Wings of Ruin leans into tried-and-true JRPG systems like turn-based combat, character customization, and an emphasis on story. Stories 2 again lets you fight alongside monsters (aka Monsties) instead of strictly hunting them, creating a party system that should be familiar to anyone who\u2019s played a Pokemon RPG.<\/p>\n

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Monster Hunter Wilds (2025)<\/h3>\n

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Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest game in the series, released on February 28 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Wilds is a mainline Monster Hunter game that builds on the design principles of World and Rise. It boasts \u201cdynamic, ever-changing environments\u201d and the series\u2019 \u201cmost evolved action and improved immersion,\u201d according to Capcom.<\/p>\n

As noted in IGN’s review<\/a>, “Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the traditionally rough edges of the series in smart ways, reducing as much friction as possible that could get in the way of you grabbing any of its exceptionally fun weapons and planting them firmly in a monster\u2019s hide.”<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Monster Hunter Games<\/h2>\n
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The newest addition to the franchise is the aforementioned Monster Hunter Wilds. In terms of future releases, Capcom is also working alongside TiMi Studio Group (Call of Duty Mobile, Pokemon Unite) on Monster Hunter Outlanders<\/u><\/a>, a free-to-play mobile game with multiplayer hunters and \u201ca massive open world.\u201d No release window has been announced.<\/p>\n

At the most recent Nintendo Direct<\/a>, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection was announced as an upcoming game for the Nintendo Switch 2<\/a> as well as Xbox, PC, and PS5. The game, releasing in 2026, will follow the heir to Azuria and the princess of Vermeil as they work together to stop a “crystal encroachment” from destroying their nations. <\/p>\n

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Jordan covers games, shows, and movies as a freelance writer for IGN.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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