Monster Hunter Wilds Announces Massive Ascendance Expansion for 2027
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Capcom has announced Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, a massive 2027 expansion featuring a floating new region, returning Elder Dragons, Master Rank quests, and a future Nintendo Switch 2 port.
Capcom took to the stage during Summer Game Fest to reveal the first major expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds. Titled Ascendance and slated for a 2027 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, the upcoming DLC follows the franchise tradition of delivering a massive content drop. The reveal trailer showcased a brand new region called The Skybound Eyrie, a network of floating islands where players can take their Seikret mounts into the skies to hunt. Alongside the new vertical exploration, the expansion marks the long-awaited arrival of classic Elder Dragons like Kushala Daora and Lao-Shan Lung, while also introducing Master Rank quests and fresh movesets.
This expansion arrives at an interesting time for the community. When Monster Hunter Wilds launched in early 2025, it smashed records by moving eight million copies in just three days. However, the honeymoon phase was tested by stubborn performance issues on PC that drew heavy criticism from players. Capcom has spent the subsequent months pushing out performance patches, regular content updates, and crossover events with titles like Final Fantasy to keep the player base engaged. Ascendance will require players to complete the base game assignment Awaking From a Dream before diving into the new narrative chapter alongside familiar companions like Alma and Olivia.
Beyond the headline expansion, Capcom also confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds is officially making its way to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, though a concrete release date for that port is still under wraps. For players already mastering the current weapon trees, Ascendance introduces the Booster Bracer, a new piece of gear designed to temporarily buff attacks and combo potential. For a complete breakdown of the trailer and regional details, check out the original report on Game Rant.
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