A Monster Hunter that isn’t a monster. Wild Hearts is an upcoming action role-playing game in which you also face off against and fight against large monsters called kemono.
You use huge weapons on the one hand and ancient technology on the other. But what exactly is behind it? And how is Wild Hearts different from Monster Hunter? We’ll tell you what you need to know!
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When will Wild Hearts be released?
Wild Hearts is slated to launch on Friday, February 17, 2023.
What platforms is Wild Hearts available for?
Wild Hearts will be released for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
On PC, you will be able to purchase the game on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the EA App.
Is Wild Hearts free to play?
Wild Hearts is not a free-to-play game, it is a full-price game and costs 70 euros on PC and 80 euros on consoles in the standard edition.
For 90 euros on PC and 100 euros on consoles there is also a Karakuri Edition that contains several cosmetic extras:
- Karakuri samurai armor set
- Karakuri Ninja armor set
- Decorative Tsukumo Lantern
- Fighting Spirit Emote
- humility emote
- Trumpet Shell Emote
Can you pre-order Wild Hearts?
You can open Wild Hearts Steamin the Epic Games Storein the Microsoft Store and in PlayStation Store preorder.
If you pre-order the Standard Edition and the Karakuri Edition, you will receive the following extras as a bonus:
- 1 Emote (Wild Kemono)
- 5 Chat Stickers (Poker Face, Just Woke Up, Praying, Best Friends, Sleepy)
Wild Hearts Trailer
Here you can see several trailers for Wild Hearts. These give you a good impression of the gameplay, the karakuri and the kemono.
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Wild Hearts: Differences from Monster Hunter
Of course, comparisons to Monster Hunter come to mind with Wild Hearts. And that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Both games are about taking on big monsters and preparing accordingly beforehand.
The world in Wild Hearts also consists of several zones that you can explore. So for Monster Hunter fans, this should definitely feel familiar. But there are also a few differences.
For example, your progression in Wild Hearts is tied to the size of your starting base. Unlike Monster Hunter, this only grows over time and you won’t be flooded with everything right from the start.
In addition, there are the technologies of the Karakuri. You can assemble these items quickly in battle, they serve as barriers, traps or for locomotion. Along with your weapons, they are an important element that plays a role in defeating the monsters.
What is Wild Hearts about?
Wild Hearts is set in Azuma, a fictional world heavily inspired by feudal Japan. The monsters, called Kemono, have invaded this world and, among other things, influence the landscapes. You play a hunter using ancient Karakui technology to battle these monsters.
Azuma is divided into four different regions, each based on a different season. So expect significant differences between these individual regions.
Is there co-op in Wild Hearts?
You can play Wild Hearts alone in single player mode or alone in co-op multiplayer mode. If you don’t want to play alone, you can team up with up to two other players.
You can invite both friends and friends to adventure together, similar to Monster Hunter.
Otherwise, the multiplayer functions can be completely ignored. The game won’t force you to use them if you don’t want to.
