Overview
- Capcom announced it will retire several existing digital editions on August 3, 2026 and introduce three new SKUs called Gold Edition, Cosmetic DLC Collection, and Extras Cosmetic DLC Pack.
- The company will apply a permanent price reduction to the Monster Hunter Wilds base game starting August 4, 2026, but it has not disclosed the new price; the game currently lists for $69.99 on major storefronts.
- The discontinued products include the Deluxe Edition, Premium Deluxe Edition, and the Cosmetic DLC Pass, which Capcom says will be replaced by bundles that consolidate recent paid cosmetic packs and premium bonuses.
- The changes follow a year in which Wilds received mixed reviews and faced PC performance complaints, and early fan reaction to the announced price cut and bundle consolidation has been largely positive.
- Observers and some outlets note the timing could help rebuild player numbers before the Ascendance expansion announced at Summer Game Fest, though linking the move to that expansion has been reported as interpretation rather than company confirmation.