Capcom has unveiled exciting new details about the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds. The latest instalment in the popular Monster Hunter franchise. Revealed during Sony’s State of Play event, the new gameplay trailer has ignited anticipation among fans, showcasing a darker, more immersive world teeming with new monsters and dynamic environments.
Setting and Storyline
Wilds is set in a mysterious and rugged landscape known as the Forbidden Lands. This new locale features a variety of harsh and contrasting environments. Including vast deserts and dense, life-filled areas, all impacted by extreme weather conditions such as sandstorms and lightning storms. These environmental challenges are not just for show; they actively influence the gameplay and monster behaviour, creating a living, breathing ecosystem.
New and Returning Monsters
The trailer introduced several new monsters that players will encounter:
- Doshaguma: A bear-like fanged beast with a tough build and territorial nature.
- Dalthydon: A snapping turtle-like creature with a protective head shell.
- Ceratonoth: Herbivores with lightning rod-like dorsal horns that protect their herds from storms.
- Chatacabra: Amphibians that use their adhesive saliva to attach stones to their forelimbs for stronger attacks.
Additionally, familiar monsters from previous games, such as Rathalos, will also make a return. Adding a sense of continuity and nostalgia for long-time players.
Gameplay Enhancements
Wilds introduces several new features and improvements designed to enhance the hunting experience:
- Focus Mode: This new gameplay mode provides hunters with more precise control over guarding, aiming, and attacking, allowing them to target a monster’s weak points more effectively. Some weapons have exclusive moves in this mode, adding strategic depth.
- Seikret Mounts: Players can ride Seikrets, agile creatures that offer fast travel across the map and enable on-the-go actions such as weapon sharpening and material gathering. They also allow hunters to switch between two weapons during a hunt without returning to base.
- Hook Slinger: An advanced version of the slinger, this tool lets players gather materials from a distance and interact with environmental objects to set traps, even while mounted on a Seikret.
- Weapon Upgrades: All 14 weapon types from previous games return, each with new actions or attacks. This includes a greatsword parry combo and mounted heavy bowgun attacks, enhancing the variety and complexity of combat.
Seamless Integration and Voice Acting
For the first time in the series, Monster Hunter Wilds features fully voiced characters and a seamless transition from story sequences to gameplay, deepening the player’s immersion in the world. Key characters include:
- The Hunter: The player-controlled protagonist, whose dialogue is fully voiced.
- Alma: The new handler who assists with quest management and field support.
- Gemma: The smith responsible for crafting and upgrading weapons and armour.
- Nata: A mysterious child integral to the plot.
Release and Platforms
Monster Hunter Wilds is slated for release in 2025 and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Players of Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter: Iceborne will receive exclusive bonuses if they have save data from those games, including special armour and weapons for their Palico companions.
FAQs
Q1: Will Monster Hunter Wilds be open world?
A1: Yes, Monster Hunter Wilds continues the open-world format introduced in Monster Hunter World, featuring expansive and dynamic environments.
Q2: What platforms will Monster Hunter Wilds be available on?
A2: Monster Hunter Wilds will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Q3: What new monsters are featured in Monster Hunter Wilds?
A3: New monsters include Doshaguma, Dalthydon, Ceratonoth, and Chatacabra, among others.
Q4: What is Focus Mode in Monster Hunter Wilds?
A4: Focus Mode is a new gameplay feature that provides more precise control over guarding, aiming, and attacking, with some weapons having exclusive moves in this mode.
Q5: How does the Seikret mount function in the game?
A5: The Seikret mount allows players to travel quickly, perform actions like sharpening weapons and gathering materials on the go, and switch between two weapons without returning to base.
Q6: When is the release date for Monster Hunter Wilds?
A6: Monster Hunter Wilds is expected to be released in 2025, with no exact date confirmed yet.
Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches, and prepare for an epic adventure in the Monster Hunter Wilds!
