Monster Hunter Wilds is without question my most-anticipated game of 2025, and I’m sure that’s true for many. But if you’re craving a behemoth-battling fix in the meantime, let me recommend Dauntless. It’s a slightly more arcadey take on the formula, but one that fundamentally gets what makes it tick - and is perhaps a more approachable first taste if you’re completely new to the genre. As developer Phoenix Labs unveils its game-changing Dauntless Awakening update, it also confirms that you’ll be able to play the free game on Steam for the first time ever. Continue reading Free Monster Hunter rival Dauntless heads to Steam with a transformative update MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dauntless guide, Dauntless Behemoths, Dauntless Exotic gear