Summary
- Fans eagerly anticipate Monster Hunter Wilds' release as new weapon features and mechanics are showcased in official teasers.
- Speculation suggests a possible Q1 2025 launch date based on past release patterns following weapon feature releases.
- The game will offer familiar weapons with new combos and animations, along with a Focus Mode for strategic gameplay.
Monster Hunter Wilds has released a teaser highlighting the weapons that will be featured in the game. As Monster Hunter Wilds' 2025 release draws nearer, several in-game clips have started to come via official channels. From new mechanics to refreshers on fans' favorite weapons, the previews for the game are rolling out to the delight of many fans.
The recent wave of videos has many players believing that they've figured out Monster Hunter Wilds' release window. Fan theories have pointed out that Monster Hunter World and Monster Hunter Rise came out around three to six months after several weapon feature clips were uploaded. With Monster Hunter Wilds' continuously uploading its weapon features, it seems highly likely that a Q1 2025 release date is ahead.
What New Changes to Weapons Were Introduced in Monster Hunter Wilds?
Just recently, a long video compilation of the weapons demonstrations was uploaded on the official YouTube channel. The new clip compiles all the recently revealed armaments, including the returning Charge Blade for Monster Hunter Wilds, and highlights several new animations not seen from previous games. According to the release of the individual weapon demos, it seems like no new weapons are being introduced. However, fans will be glad to know that there have been some tweaks and adjustments to combos and actions on a few of the items. The comments section seems to echo this sentiment, as many users have shared their positive feedback and delight with the demonstrations in the new game.
In addition, the compilation starts off with a refresher on Monster Hunter Wilds' Focus Mode. The new feature allows players to target wounds and weak points for extra damage during combat. This will allow for more strategic play, especially when hunting with a party, as it may be easier to break monster parts and defeat enemies. Each weapon will also have its own unique Focus Strike Attack, which should fit right well into every player's arsenal.
With the introduction of weapon switching in Monster Hunter Wilds, players will now have the option to master and utilize any of the 14 weapon styles for easier hunting. Fans needing a refresher course on which weapons they would want to bring to a hunt may want to review the videos. And while long-time diehards of the franchise may have some familiarity with the basics of each weapon, some gamers believe that the tweak in animations and combos might warrant another pass of each one.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 89 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
WHERE TO PLAY
The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.
Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.
The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Franchise
- Monster Hunter
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
