
It can be hard knowing where to start with Monster Hunter Wilds. Though undoubtedly streamlined in comparison to previous installments, this is still a Monster Hunter game, which means all sorts of systems to contend with. Even for series veterans, a good number of mechanics no longer work the same way, so no matter who you are there's stuff to learn.
Monster Hunter can be especially brutal for those who've never tried it before, so here I'll do my best to lay out some early priorities. These will help you get started hunting but also come to grasp a lot of the systems you'll be expected to interact with on your path to becoming a veteran hunter.