Monster Hunter Wilds may be the most open that a Monster Hunter game has been, but there's still a straightforward, linear storyline to follow with plenty of cutscenes and characters to hear from. The game's plot is told throughout six chapters, each offering around two to three sub-missions.
Chapters 1 through 3 of Monster Hunter Wilds make up most of the game's "main" story, taking most players around 10-15 hours to see through, depending on whether you take it slowly or not. Credits will roll once you get to the end of Chapter 3, but that's not the end of the game. Boot your file back up, and there will be even more story content to follow. Going through Chapters 4-6 will take another 10-15 hours or so, which will introduce players to High-Rank environments and monsters.
If you want a list of every main chapter and mission in Monster Hunter Wilds, look no further.
Updated on April 4, 2025: With the release of Title Update 1, more story quests have been added to Monster Hunter Wilds.
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It should go without saying, but if you're sensitive to story spoilers, reading some of the chapter/mission titles for Monster Hunter Wilds could fall into spoiler territory, so be careful!
All Main Missions and Quests in Monster Hunter Wilds
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Chapter 1-1
- Desert Trotters
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Chapter 1-2
- Back to Camp
- The Beginning
- Village of Whispering Winds
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Chapter 1-3
- To the Forest
- Forest Findings
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Chapter 1-4
- The Investigation Continues
- A Hunter's Pride
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Chapter 1-5
- Pursuit of Solitude
- Beyond the Deluge
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Chapter 2-1
- A Looming Shadow
- Toward Fervent Fields
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Chapter 2-2
- An Unforeseen Storm
- The Eye of the Storm
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Chapter 2-3
- A Desolate Destination
- Hopes of Home
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Chapter 2-4
- A Disquieting Dawn
- Long-Forgotten Flame
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Chapter 3-1
- Born from the Flame
- The Faithful Keepers
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Chapter 3-2
- Indomitable Spirit
- Nothing Frozen, Nothing Gained
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Chapter 3-3
- Through the Dusk
- A Path Forward
- Full Circle
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Chapter 3-4
- Dawn Breaks
- Broken Chains
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Chapter 3-5
- Visions of Hope
- Monster Hunter
Post-Credits Main Quests (High Rank)
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Chapter 4-1
- A Visitor from the West
- New Ecosystems
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Chapter 4-2
- Chasing Change
- Rendezvous
- Lurking Shadows
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Chapter 4-3
- Touring History
- To Wyvern's Rest
- Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns
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Chapter 5-1
- Premonitions
- Omens
- Storm Cold Vortex
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Chapter 5-2
- The Root Cause
- A Torrent of Energy
- A World Turned Upside Down
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Chapter 5-3
- A Break in the Clouds
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Chapter 6-1
- Links in a Chain
- What Lies Ahead
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Chapter 6-2 (Added with Title Update 1)
- An Unexpected Summons
- A First Cry
It's worth noting that we'll probably see more story content down the line as part of a paid expansion. The previous two mainline games, Rise and World, have massive expansions priced at $40, including new story content, monsters, areas, and more.
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