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Welcome to a new world! In Monster Hunter: World, the latest installment in the series, you can enjoy the ultimate hunting experience, using everything at your disposal to hunt monsters in a new world teeming with surprises and excitement.
Games like Monster Hunter: World
- Monster Hunter Rise
- Monster Hunter Wilds
- Dauntless
Good for
- Players who enjoy long-term gear progression loops anchored to boss encounters
- Co-op hunters — up to 4-player multiplayer alongside full solo play support
- Action game fans seeking deep mechanical positioning and weapon variety across 14 weapon types
Avoid if
- Narrative serves only as justification for hunts — story is minimal throughout
- Early game pacing is slow before the monster roster becomes sufficiently challenging
- Iceborne is near-mandatory for endgame and adds substantial additional cost
FAQ
Is Monster Hunter: World worth playing in 2026?
If players who enjoy long-term gear progression loops anchored to boss encounters, Monster Hunter: World holds up well. Check "Avoid if" above for honest caveats before committing.
How long does Monster Hunter: World take to beat?
Main story runtime varies — check the HowLongToBeat link in the sidebar for community-reported hours (Main / Main+Extras / Completionist).