Wild Hearts launches later this week, but if you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or EA Play subscriber, you can play now thanks to a free ten-hour trial.
Developed by Koei Tecmo's Omega Force and published by EA, Wild Hearts launches for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on February 17th. However, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play subscribers can check out the game now ahead of release with a new trial that's live now.
Wild Hearts EA trial now live
As with most EA Play trials, you're limited to ten hours with the new monster-hunting game, which should be more than enough time to check out what it has to offer. Earlier today, we picked up the Wild Hearts achievements, and while we're unsure if they'll unlock with the trial, you'll at least be able to get a better understanding of what you're going up against when the game finally does launch.
WILD HEARTS™ Standard Edition
WILD HEARTS™ is a unique twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against fearsome beasts infused with the ferocious power of nature itself. Take on these creatures alone or hunt with friends in seamless co-op.
No one remembers why the Kemono began their rampage through a once prosperous Azuma. Fueled by desperation, they wield the power of primal nature at its most destructive. For a while, it seemed that none could stand against their overwhelming might. But hope arrives in the form of a formidable hunter, armed with deadly weapons and ancient technology called Karakuri that could turn the tide of battle.
Pre-order* WILD HEARTS™ Standard Edition and get exclusive items:
- 1 x Emote (Ferocious Kemono)
- 5 x Chat Stamps (Poker face, Just woke up, Praying, Besties, Sleepy)
HUNT GIANT NATURE-INFUSED BEASTS
Survive their attacks, learn from their behaviors, and use your Karakuri and your weapons in combination to cut these creatures down to size.
CRAFT YOUR HUNTING GROUNDS
You are the only one in Azuma able to wield the Karakuri technology. This ancient tech enables you to adapt your environment into creative hunting grounds ideal for taking down the giant Kemono.
HUNT IN A PACK, OR BE A LONE WOLF
In WILD HEARTS™ you can face the Kemono alone or unite with up to two friends (or fellow players) to stalk and hunt your prey.
GEAR UP TO HUNT, HUNT TO GEAR UP
The more you hunt, the more you progress. Create your character, then gather materials from each hunt and build an array of armor and weapons to bring down even bigger beasts.
EXPLORE A FANTASY FEUDAL JAPAN
Experience four season-based hunting grounds – each region with its own beautiful landscapes and dangers.
Developed by Omega Force, the Japanese studio behind the DYNASTY WARRIORS franchise, WILD HEARTS™ takes you on an epic adventure set in a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan.
*Conditions & restrictions apply. See ea.com/wild-hearts/wild-hearts/disclaimers for details.
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Wild Hearts offers a new twist on hunting genre where players use "unique crafting mechanics" to build ancient technology and weapons to fight against gargantuan monsters known as Kemono. Set in fantasy feudal Japan, Wild Hearts can either be played solo or with up to two friends.
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