The reveal of Monster Hunter Wilds at The Game Awards 2023 confirmed one of the year's longest-standing rumors, whiched pointed to Capcom actively working on the next game in the hit Monster Hunter series. Both Monster Hunter World and Monster Hunter Rise have brought the series mainstream success, making Monster Hunter Wilds one of the most anticipated releases of 2025 before 2024 even began in earnest. Monster Hunter games typically feature a roster of monsters that mixes legacy foes from previous games and brand-new threats, so one of the biggest questions surrounding Wilds is which of the series' iconic foes will make an appearance.