Monster Hunter Wilds Gets New Gameplay Trailers

Publisher Capcom has released new short trailers for Monster Hunter Wilds. The trailers showcase the game’s mechanics and weapons such as the Great Sword, which “delivers powerful, satisfying chops that’ll send foes reeling.” It also showcases the Focus Mode which allows players to “unleash special attacks for big damage to wounds and weak points. Each weapon has a unique Focus Strike!”  In Monster Hunter Wilds, “players join the ranks of a special Research Commission team investigating the Forbidden Lands.” Monster Hunter Wilds will launch in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam.

Details for each trailer:

Basic Mechanics

“A run down of the basic mechanics, slinger functions, and abilities while riding a Seikret.”

Focus Mode

“Focus Mode adds a new layer to the hunt. Aim attacks or guards, and hit wounds that are highlighted in this mode for extra damage. Use Focus Strikes to unleash special attacks for big damage to wounds and weak points. Each weapon has a unique Focus Strike!”

WEAPON OVERVIEW: GREAT SWORD

“Tried and TRUE. The iconic Great Sword delivers powerful, satisfying chops that’ll send foes reeling. Harness Focus Mode to target weak points & carve through with the business end of your blade.”

The game’s details via Capcom:

Latest Trailer

The latest Monster Hunter Wilds trailer, “The Hunter’s Journey,” gave Summer Game Fest live stream viewers a deeper look at the Hunter’s foray into the Forbidden Lands, including the colorful characters and a mysterious crescent-shaped mountain players will encounter as story moments seamlessly blend into gameplay. As the hunter delves deeper into unknown territory, local wildlife including the treacherous new Balahara Leviathan monster demonstrated how hunters must adapt and harness new techniques to coexist in the Windward Plains region’s volatile conditions. In the ferocious lightning storms that herald a change between the harsh dry season and abundant monsoon season, an even greater threat was glimpsed bolting behind the billowing sand clouds.

Cross-Play and Next Trailer

Monster Hunter series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto joined Geoff Keighley on stage to confirm Monster Hunter Wilds will support crossplay across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Please visit the official site for more information. Tsujimoto also notified fans eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated title’s 2025 release that Capcom will debut its next trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live, and Monster Hunter Wilds will be playable for the first time on the Gamescom 2024 show floor.

The Wild Beauty of the Windward Plains

While traversing the sandy dunes of the Windward Plains, hunters and local wildlife alike must be cautious of falling victim to the quicksand traps of the newly revealed Balahara. The Forbidden Lands play host to multiple packs of large monsters such as the Balahara, who can be seen in the trailer tracking and overwhelming the previously announced Doshaguma. These Leviathans secrete mucus along their serpentine bodies to deftly maneuver through the earth, hurl attacks at their foes, and create pitfall traps capable of shifting the sands of battle in their favor. As these formidable monsters seek to scrape out a niche within this harsh ecosystem, territorial disputes with other large monsters can erupt at a moment’s notice. Hidden within the region’s frequent sandstorms, a mysterious apex predator lurks, waiting to shock its prey with an electric fury.

A Seamless World of Extremes

Monster Hunter Wilds seamlessly flows from story sequences to gameplay to tell the dynamic and engrossing story of the hunter leading the Forbidden Lands Research Commission as they explore vibrant ecosystems filled with monsters and extreme environments. After stepping off their ship headed for the Windward Plains, hunters begin to unravel the many mysteries contained within Forbidden Lands, such as the massive crescent-shaped mountain dominating the landscape. That journey will compel players to team up with other Hunters to discover the relationship between this world and the people who inhabit it, standing shoulder to shoulder against new and fearsome foes.

Playable at Gamescom 2024

More information regarding Monster Hunter Wilds will be revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live, alongside the title’s first playable demo on the Gamescom 2024 show floor.

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