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Monster Hunter

Due · 60–150% of the usual gap
Late-cycle. The series is in or near its usual release window — a new entry is due.

Capcom · 2004–present · 10 Entries

Cadence2.25 yrs
Last entry2 yrs
Expected~Apr 2027
SentimentIGDB user ratings, oldest to newest
61 (2004) → 84 (2025)
Average 79 across 10 entries
  1. Monster Hunter Wilds

    Monster Hunter Wilds

    Latest entry|Released Feb 28, 2025|A little late

    Since last release: 2 yrs 8 mos
    Previous: Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
    Typical release: Jun 2024
    Usual gap then: 2 yrs
    9 months late

    Since this release: 1 yr 8 mos

    IGDB user rating 84View ↗

  2. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

    Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

    Released Jun 29, 2022|Early

    Since last release: 1 yr 3 mos
    Previous: Monster Hunter Rise
    Typical release: Jun 2023
    Usual gap then: 2.25 yrs
    1 yr early

    IGDB user rating 81View ↗

  3. Monster Hunter Rise

    Monster Hunter Rise

    Released Mar 26, 2021|Early

    Since last release: 1 yr 7 mos
    Previous: Monster Hunter: World - Iceborne
    Typical release: Apr 2022
    Usual gap then: 2.5 yrs
    1 yr 1 mo early

    IGDB user rating 80View ↗

  4. Monster Hunter: World - Iceborne

    Monster Hunter: World - Iceborne

    Released Sep 06, 2019|Early

    Since last release: 1 yr 7 mos
    Previous: Monster Hunter: World
    Typical release: Mar 2021
    Usual gap then: 3 yrs
    1 yr 6 mos early

    IGDB user rating 85View ↗

  5. Monster Hunter: World

    Monster Hunter: World

    Released Jan 26, 2018|Very late

    Since last release: 4 yrs 4 mos
    Previous: Monster Hunter 4
    Typical release: Feb 2016
    Usual gap then: 2.5 yrs
    2 yrs late

    IGDB user rating 84View ↗

  6. Monster Hunter 4

    Monster Hunter 4

    Released Sep 14, 2013|A little late

    Since last release: 2 yrs 9 mos
    Previous: Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
    Typical release: Jan 2013
    Usual gap then: 2.25 yrs
    8 months late

    IGDB user rating 76View ↗

  7. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd

    Monster Hunter Portable 3rd

    Released Dec 01, 2010|Early

    Since last release: 1 yr 4 mos
    Previous: Monster Hunter Tri
    Typical release: May 2012
    Usual gap then: 2.75 yrs
    1 yr 6 mos early

    IGDB user rating 80View ↗

  8. Monster Hunter Tri

    Monster Hunter Tri

    Released Aug 01, 2009

    IGDB user rating 80View ↗

  9. Monster Hunter 2

    Monster Hunter 2

    Released Feb 16, 2006

    IGDB user rating 80View ↗

  10. Monster Hunter

    Monster Hunter

    First entry|Released Mar 11, 2004

    IGDB user rating 61View ↗

Monster Hunter

2004 — 2025

  • Monster Hunter
  • Monster Hunter 2
  • Monster Hunter Tri
  • Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
  • Monster Hunter 4
  • Monster Hunter: World
  • Monster Hunter: World - Iceborne
  • Monster Hunter Rise
  • Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
  • Monster Hunter Wilds
10 Entries

Monster Hunter FAQ

When is the next Monster Hunter game coming out?
Based on the series' recent rhythm of about 2.25 years, the next Monster Hunter game is expected around April 2027. The latest entry is Monster Hunter Wilds (Feb 28, 2025).
How long is the usual gap between Monster Hunter games?
Lately, mainline Monster Hunter games arrive about every 2.25 years. That's an average of the gaps between all 10 entries since 2004, with the most recent gaps counting most.
What is the latest Monster Hunter game?
The most recent mainline Monster Hunter game is Monster Hunter Wilds, released Feb 28, 2025.
How many mainline Monster Hunter games are there?
There are 10 mainline Monster Hunter games, from Monster Hunter (2004) to Monster Hunter Wilds (2025).

Predictions follow the series' own release rhythm. How we track