Monster Hunter Fan Scores Early Copy from Walmart Before Official Release!

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Summary

  • A Monster Hunter Wilds fan snagged an early copy from Walmart, sparking envy among other fans anticipating the release.
  • The player who bought the game early confirmed the feature of dyeing armor in Monster Hunter Wilds.
  • This incident isn’t the first instance of an unreleased game being sold due to errors; a similar incident occurred with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

A devoted fan of “Monster Hunter Wilds” allegedly managed to acquire the upcoming Capcom action-RPG a few days ahead of schedule due to an oversight by a Walmart employee. The lucky player isn’t disclosing many early experiences or secrets from their unexpected early playtime with “Monster Hunter Wilds”, but their privilege has undeniably sparked envy among other franchise enthusiasts who must wait for its official release.

The highly anticipated sequel in the monster-hunting series with roots reaching back to 2004 has kept fans eager since its unveiling over a year ago during The Game Awards 2023 presentation. With the wait nearing its end, Monster Hunter Wilds is set to launch on the west coast of North America at 9 p.m. on February 27, 2025, and on the east coast at midnight on February 28.

However, one Reddit user, Inevitable0117, alleges they bought a copy of Monster Hunter Wilds at least two days ahead of its official release date from their local Walmart store. They posted a picture showing them holding what seems to be the PlayStation 5 edition of the game in their car outside the store as evidence. The user claims that they found the game on a shelf, paid for it after the store employee initially refused due to a recall code in the point-of-sale system, but eventually completed the sale after entering an override code.

Walmart May Have Sold Monster Hunter Wilds Copy Early

As an avid fan, I’ve picked up a tidbit about the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds – it seems there will still be an option for customizing armor colors! When another enthusiast asked if this beloved feature from past games was making a return, the lucky early buyer confirmed that indeed, we can expect to dye and change the color of our armor pieces.

It’s not the first time an incident has occurred where a mistake led to a player gaining access to a game before its official release date. Just this week, there were widespread reports on the internet that copies of “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” were being sold ahead of its launch on March 20, 2025. The publisher, Ubisoft, appears to have acknowledged these reports, which allegedly stemmed from both retail sales and issues with the PlayStation Network. They’ve asked fans not to watch any leaked footage as it doesn’t represent the final version of the game that will be released next month.

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2025-02-27 19:44