Unveiling the Chronological Journey of Monster Hunter

Capcom's Monster Hunter franchise, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024, roars back in 2025 with Monster Hunter Wilds. The series, spanning multiple console generations, achieved new heights with Monster Hunter World (2018) and Monster Hunter Rise (2021), Capcom's two best-selling titles ever.

Monster Hunter Wilds, launching February 28th, prompts a retrospective look at the franchise's key installments.

The Monster Hunter Universe: A Comprehensive Overview

While over 25 Monster Hunter games exist (including spin-offs and mobile titles), this list focuses on the 12 most significant entries, excluding mobile, arcade, and defunct MMO releases. Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village is also omitted.

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Starting Your Monster Hunter Journey

The Monster Hunter series lacks a continuous narrative; beginners can choose any entry. For newcomers in 2025, consider waiting for Monster Hunter Wilds reviews. Alternatively, Monster Hunter World (emphasizing exploration) or Monster Hunter Rise (prioritizing speed and fluidity) are excellent starting points.

Out February 28### Monster Hunter Wilds - Standard Edition

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A Chronological Journey Through Monster Hunter History

Monster Hunter (2004)

Initially conceived to test the PS2's online capabilities alongside Auto Modellista and Resident Evil: Outbreak, the original Monster Hunter established core gameplay: players hunt monsters, gather materials, craft equipment, and tackle increasingly challenging hunts, solo or cooperatively. Monster Hunter G, an expanded version, followed exclusively in Japan.

Monster HunterCapcom Production Studio 1Mar 11, 2004

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Monster Hunter Freedom (2005)

The PSP's Monster Hunter Freedom, a refined Monster Hunter G port, marked the franchise's shift to portable consoles. Its success (over a million copies sold) established a trend of handheld titles outselling console counterparts, a pattern that persisted until Monster Hunter World.

Monster Hunter FreedomCapcom Production Studio 1Dec 1, 2005

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