Monster Hunter Wildsis no different if you’re looking for many new and returning monsters to fight.

Just don’t be surprised if you reach the credits and the story isn’t over yet.

As we saw inMonster Hunter Rise, you’re sometimes in for a lot more content post-credits.

A Monster Hunter Wilds cutscene showing characters Alma and Gemma up close with a large tree behind them.

How long is Monster Hunter Wilds?

The Monster Hunter Wilds main story plays out over six chapters cut up into two sections.

This extends the game length because you won’t be able to continue until you grind a bit.

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Reaching the credits takes about 20 hours and then another 20 to complete the rest of the story.

You’ll still probably want to spend the extra time doing those side and optional quests.

The characters among your expedition crew fill similar roles with some of them being especially unique.

A Monster Hunter Wilds cutscene showing the green Chatacabra up close with a rock wall behind them.

But I’m sure you already knew that.

Monster Hunter Wilds has 50 achievements where many are outside of the main story.

Which you’re free to imagine significantly increases how long it takes to beat it.

A Monster Hunter Wilds screenshot of a Palico happily waving their hand from behind a table with a purple cloth and a bunch of vegetables behind it.

It has everything from reaching a large amount of zenny to simply playing with others online.

While there are six chapters, there are 21 sub-chapters with 46 main missions.

These 46 main missions have 30 assignments for each monster fight associated with them.

Don’t forget to check out our completeMonster Hunter Wilds walkthroughif you’re ever having trouble.

This franchise always gives you a chance to really put the time in if you’re looking for it.

Therefore, one person might take 40 hours to beat Monster Hunter Wilds and another might take hundreds.