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Monster Hunter: Windows 10 Support Ends in 2025

Last Updated: October 29, 2025

Monster Hunter character hunting in a lush environment, preparing for the end of Windows 10 support.

Capcom has drawn a line in the sand for PC hunters still using Windows 10. The publisher confirmed it is ending official support for its flagship Monster Hunter series on the aging operating system, a critical change impacting Monster Hunter: World, Monster Hunter Rise, and the imminently launching Monster Hunter Wilds. The official cut-off date is set for October 14, 2025.

This decision directly aligns with Microsoft's own end-of-life plan for Windows 10, marking a significant industry-wide transition towards modern operating systems. While the games may continue to function on Windows 10 after the deadline, Capcom will no longer guarantee their performance, provide patches for OS-specific issues, or offer customer support for players who have not upgraded.

Capcom Aligns with a Shifting Tech Landscape

In a formal notice to its community, Capcom outlined its plan to cease guaranteed support for its major PC Monster Hunter titles. The October 14, 2025, deadline is no coincidence; it is the exact day Microsoft officially ends extended support for the Windows 10 operating system. This proactive move sees Capcom synchronizing its product lifecycle with the underlying technology its games are built upon—a common practice among developers to ensure long-term stability, security, and the ability to focus resources on current-generation platforms.

By aligning its support schedule, Capcom aims to prevent potential compatibility conflicts and security vulnerabilities that could emerge from running its online-heavy games on an unsupported OS. For the massive Monster Hunter PC community, the message is clear: the clock is ticking to upgrade to ensure a seamless and secure hunting experience.

Which Monster Hunter Games Are Affected?

The end-of-support notice covers Capcom's entire modern Monster Hunter portfolio on PC. The specific titles and their expansions that will be impacted are:

  • Monster Hunter: World (including the Iceborne expansion)
  • Monster Hunter Rise (including the Sunbreak expansion)
  • Monster Hunter Wilds (launching February 28, 2025)

The inclusion of Monster Hunter Wilds is particularly significant. With the game launching several months before the support deadline, it is virtually certain that Windows 11 will be listed as a recommended system requirement for optimal performance. Players who purchase Wilds on a Windows 10 system will face a support cutoff just over seven months after its release, making an OS upgrade essential for the game's long-term health.

What Does "End of Support" Actually Mean for Players?

It's crucial for players to understand that this does not mean the games will be unplayable on Windows 10 come October 15, 2025. Capcom clarified that it will still be "possible to play," but this comes with several major caveats.

After the deadline, Capcom will no longer guarantee the games will run correctly on Windows 10 systems. This means:

  • No Guaranteed Functionality: While the games might launch, any future game updates or patches could introduce bugs, graphical glitches, performance drops, or break the game entirely for Windows 10 users.
  • No Official Fixes: Capcom's development teams will not create patches or hotfixes to address problems that appear exclusively on Windows 10.
  • No Customer Support: The publisher's official customer service channels will not assist with technical issues encountered by players on the unsupported operating system.

Essentially, anyone who chooses to continue playing on Windows 10 past the deadline will be doing so at their own risk, without the safety net of official developer support.

The Path Forward: Upgrading for the Future of the Hunt

The directive from Capcom is unambiguous: the best path forward for all PC Monster Hunter players is to upgrade to Windows 11 before the October 2025 deadline. Making the switch will not only guarantee continued support and stability for World and Rise but is the definitive way to prepare for the technical demands of Monster Hunter Wilds.

Windows 11 offers newer security enhancements and performance-focused gaming technologies like DirectStorage, which future titles like Wilds are likely to leverage for faster loading times and better performance. As the gaming industry continues its march forward, more developers and publishers will inevitably announce similar end-of-support plans for Windows 10. For PC gamers, this serves as a firm reminder that keeping systems up-to-date is the best way to avoid being left behind when the next great hunt begins.