Monster Hunter Wilds News

Monster Hunter Wilds director is proud of his horrible, oily giant octopus son that belches flame and writhes in the muck, says it's a technical challenge he's 'finally getting to attempt'

Yuya Tokuda, director of the upcoming slay-a-thon Monster Hunter Wilds, is very proud of the terrifying Oilwell Basin and the critters within it. The basin itself is styled as a 'what if we made the deep ocean on land and then set it all on fire' zone. For context, it's home to that horrible "affront to god" fans were yelping about last year...
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Monster Hunter Wilds: everything we know about the open world Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds is launching in February, so now is the perfect time to get to grips with what to expect the next time you head out on a hunt. It's been a long wait for those of us desperate to play ever since the game was announced in 2023, and even though we've seen a reasonable amount of trailers since its reveal, there's still a lot to know ahead of launch...
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Monster Hunter Wilds Long Sword overview - moveset and how to use

How do you use the Monster Hunter Wilds Long Sword? This popular weapon is effectively a giant katana, so it should be no surprise that it's been a popular choice throughout the series for monster-slaying beginners and experts alike.

The Long Sword is an ideal Monster Hunter Wilds weapon for players who pride themselves on pulling off lengthy combos and counters in the RPG game. It's received some fantastic changes in Monster Hunter Wilds, including a revamped Spirit Gauge mechanic that fosters a more aggressive approach. Its lengthy moveset and enormous skill ceiling can be pretty intimidating, so let us walk you through how to wield the Long Sword.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Dual Blades overview - moveset and how to use

How do you use the Monster Hunter Wilds Dual Blades? You know what they say: two blades are better than one. Okay, so people don't usually say that, but when it comes to slaying monsters, the dual blades can be a deadly option for agile hunters.

You're going to need to be an adept fighter to handle the potential damage output from this Monster Hunter Wilds weapon. The Dual Blades are inherently an aggressive weapon set, forgoing all defensive options to deal as much damage as possible in the multiplayer game. Once the ball starts rolling, you can take things up a notch in Monster Hunter Wilds by utilizing Demon and Archdemon Mode to tear into the hearts of your enemies. Here's everything you need to know about the Monster Hunter Wilds Dual Blades, including its moveset and a breakdown on how these weapons are best used.

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