It’s not sufficient that Capcom has unveiled new monsters for Monster Hunter Wilds or extra in-depth ecosystems – there are additionally gameplay options new to the collection. The developer confirmed that each one 14 weapon varieties from earlier video games, from Lengthy Sword and Sword and Defend to Twin Blades and Heavy Bowgun, are returning.
Every presents “loads of new actions,” with the Greatsword and Heavy Bowgun seen within the new gameplay trailer. There can be extra particulars on all the extra actions “sooner or later,” however Wilds additionally introduces a brand new characteristic: Focus Mode.
Capcom describes it as providing “extra exact management over how they guard, goal, and assault to focus on a monster’s weak factors for giant injury.” It additionally makes it “simpler to regulate your distance to the monster and goal your assaults, making the distinctive Monster Hunter searching motion extra accessible to a greater diversity of gamers.”
Whereas we have to see extra gameplay on the way it works, even longtime gamers will discover a use, as sure weapons have “distinctive strikes” unique to Focus Mode. The Hook Slinger can also be new, based mostly on the Slinger from earlier titles. It might seize objects from and activate some “contextual actions.”
Monster Hunter Wilds arrives in 2025 for Xbox Collection X/S, PS5 and PC. Keep tuned for additional particulars within the meantime.
