Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance Trailer Drops Major Expansion Details
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Capcom's latest trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance reveals a new floating island region, returning elder dragons, and fresh weapon skills ahead of next year's launch.
Capcom just pulled back the curtain on Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance during the latest Sony State of Play, giving players a clear look at what is next for the franchise. The new gameplay trailer wastes no time diving into the action, starting with an elder dragon smashing through a massive structure. That destructive entrance clears away a dense fog bank, unlocking an entirely new region for hunters to explore and conquer when the expansion launches next year.
The upcoming update brings notable changes to the cast alongside the new hunting grounds. Nata returns from the base game with a noticeable older look, stepping up to accompany players into a newly discovered set of floating islands. Alongside these aerial zones, the trailer shows off a fresh wave of creatures including aggressive diving birds, unsettling oil-based monsters, and several fan-favourite elder dragons returning from previous entries in the series.
Beyond the new maps and beasts, Capcom is rolling out fresh weapon skills designed to shake up the meta for all fourteen weapon types. The footage closes out with a dramatic teaser for a new storm-wielding dragon, setting up a major narrative threat for the expansion. Eurogamer notes that this reveal follows Capcom's recent breakdown of weapon tweaks, giving dedicated players plenty of mechanics to study ahead of release.
Tags: Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom, Action RPG, PlayStation 5
Original article: Eurogamer