'Of Course We're Not Going to Stop Here' — Monster Hunter Developers Talk About the Future of the Series at PlayStation Awards

IGN
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:11:36 +0000

At the PlayStation Partner Awards 2025, Monster Hunter Wilds won the Grand Award and User's Choice Award. Producers Ryozo Tsujimoto and Yuya Tokuda discussed player feedback that helped improve the game post-launch. They emphasized ongoing updates and plans for the series' future, aiming to make the game more accessible for newcomers while also creating challenging content for veterans. Tsujimoto confirmed the series will continue to expand beyond games.

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