If you’ve been holding off on Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom has just made August the month to pull the trigger. The publisher announced on 14 July that the base game will receive a permanent price reduction from 4 August 2026 — no sale, no time limit, just a lower price going forward — alongside an overhaul of its digital edition lineup.
Monster Hunter Wilds Price Cut: How Much Are We Talking?
Capcom has confirmed the permanent price reduction but has not disclosed exact new pricing for most markets ahead of the 4 August changeover — so we’ll know the full regional picture (including the SGD price on Steam and the PlayStation Store) once the switch flips. What we do know: in Japan, the base game drops from ¥8,990 to ¥4,990 — a cut of roughly 45%. Industry sources covering other markets are quoting a similar ballpark reduction globally, which would bring the current US$69.99 / £64.99 standard price down significantly. Keep an eye on your preferred storefront from 4 August for the confirmed SGD figure.
The timing makes sense. Monster Hunter Wilds launched in February 2025 to huge sales but received a mixed critical reception — strong on spectacle and scale, shakier on performance at launch and endgame depth. Patches over the past year have addressed many of those criticisms, and with the Ascendance expansion bringing G-rank content in 2027, Capcom clearly wants to grow the player base before that drop arrives.
What Editions Are Changing on 4 August?
Alongside the base-game price cut, Capcom is streamlining its digital lineup. Three existing editions go off sale on 3 August at 5 PM PDT (4 August 8 AM SGT):
- Monster Hunter Wilds Deluxe Edition
- Monster Hunter Wilds Premium Deluxe Edition
- Monster Hunter Wilds Cosmetic DLC Pass
Replacing them from 4 August are three new options:
- Monster Hunter Wilds (Standard Edition) — base game at the new reduced price
- Monster Hunter Wilds Gold Edition — bundles the base game with the Cosmetic DLC Collection (all currently available cosmetic packs), offering the most complete package in a single purchase
- Cosmetic DLC Collection — all cosmetic packs together, for players who already own the base game
- Extras Cosmetic DLC Pack — a selection of previously standalone cosmetic DLC
Should Singapore Players Wait Until August 4?
If you haven’t bought Monster Hunter Wilds yet, yes — waiting three weeks makes clear financial sense. The base game will be permanently cheaper, the edition lineup is simpler, and if you want all the cosmetics in one go, the Gold Edition gives you that cleanly. There’s no benefit to buying at the current price before August 4 unless you need access right now.
If you already own Wilds and have been eyeing the DLC cosmetics, check whether the new Cosmetic DLC Collection or Gold Edition upgrade path works out cheaper than buying items you’re missing individually — pricing details will be live on storefronts from 4 August.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. Check your regional Monster Hunter storefront from 4 August for the updated SGD pricing. For more game news for Singapore players, stay tuned to GameTrader.SG.