Monster Hunter: World News

Hey hunters,

How goes the hunts?

We recently celebrated the 5th anniversary of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, so it feels like a rather cool reason to head back to the Hoarfrost Reach for some hunts, or if you’ve yet to experience Master Rank, discover this new land for the first time!

Well, we’ve also got another reason for you, whether you’re already well settled into Seliana, or yet to make the trip from Astera! To get ready for the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds in 2025, you can earn some special Palico equipment with save data from both Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter World: Iceborne!

Oh yes! Two extra Palico equipment sets can be yours! One for having Monster Hunter World save data, with a second Iceborne inspired set also unlocking for hunters who have made some early progress into the expansion!





Full details on how this will work for you here on Steam can be found HERE. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and any questions you may have on this feature will be answered!




With that, allow us to welcome you back to the frosty fields of the Hoarfrost Reach, your warm hearth within the cold, Seliana, and the step up to Master Rank hunts. If you haven’t picked up the Iceborne expansion or perhaps stopped at the conclusion of Monster Hunter: World’s story, let us highlight some of the early monsters you’ll face in Iceborne.

Beotodus



Diving deep within the snow and welcoming you to the Hoarfrost Reach is the piscine wyvern, Beotodus. When facing Beotodus, keep an eye on the snow to see where it might emerge from.

Consider bringing an Iceproof Mantle or any armor with Ice Resistance. Weapons that can deal fire elemental damage can always give you a leg up in the hunt. Lastly, Nullberries are must to nullify the effects of Ice Blight.

Something to become accustomed to right when you enter this new locale is to always have a Hot Drink on hand. Grab some of the Hot Peppers nearby and stay warm as frequently as possible, otherwise the ice-cold temperatures of the locale will soon take their toll on your maximum stamina!


Banbaro



Banbaro is the next challenge in front of you, a large and ferocious Brute Wyvern that can use its massive horns to charge through all obstacles, yes, including you, with reckless abandon.

Banbaro’s relentless charge attacks and ability to grab boulders and hurl them at you can put in you in dangerous position, so stay agile as Banbaro will quickly close distance to attack, whether physically or throwing something heavy your way! Of course, if you’re rocking a weapon that can guard, there’s always the option to stand your ground!

Like Beotodus, this monster can also inflict Ice Blight with some of its attacks, so keep some Nullberries to hand!


Twists on familiar faces from the New World



Iceborne also features new versions of some monsters you may have already encountered in Monster Hunter: World. Here’s a selection of some you’ll face in your early Master Rank hunts:

Coral Pukei-Pukei, Viper Tobi-Kadachi, Nightshade Paolumu and Fulgur Anjanath.

We know many of you reading this post will be more than familiar with these monsters, but for hunters who’ve just made the journey across from High Rank, we’ll leave you to discover more about these monsters out in the field. We’re sure you’ll pick up on some clues in the names of these monsters, so prepare accordingly!




That wraps up today’s post!

We hope you jump further into the adventure of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne to make the wait until Monster Hunter Wilds go by just a little bit quicker.

If you’re looking forward to Monster Hunter Wilds, feel free to drop us a Wishlist below to support us ahead of launch in 2025.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246340/Monster_Hunter_Wilds/

See you in the hunt!

- The Monster Hunter Community Team

Monster Hunter Wilds, slated for a worldwide release in 2025, is a hunting action game set in a world of ever-changing weather and ecology, and its effects on the monsters and people that live in it. Please enjoy the brand-new trailer shown at gamescom in Cologne.

[h3]Monster Hunter Wilds: 3rd Trailer | Lala Barina & Scarlet Forest Reveal[/h3]
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Stop by the official website for new info on the game's new ever-changing areas, monsters, attacks, and characters!
https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/


Videos introducing all 14 weapons and the new Focus Mode are also available now!

[h3]Monster Hunter Wilds: Weapons and Mechanics Overview[/h3]
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Players can equip up to two weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds and can swap between them while riding their Seikret mount. Which weapon is right for you? Only you can decide!

[h3]Save Data Bonus Details[/h3]
Hunters can show off their experience from the New World by earning some nostalgic in-game equipment for your Palico in Monster Hunter Wilds. If you have save data from Monster Hunter: World and Iceborne on Steam, you'll earn in-game equipment from each save data milestone when you start your adventure in Monster Hunter Wilds.
See our official website for more information.

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246340/
Follow us online for future Monster Hunter Wilds news!

[h3]MONSTER HUNTER FRANCHISE SALE[/h3]
Monster Hunter series titles are now on sale!
Note: When making a purchase, please check the store for details regarding price and the sale period.
https://store.steampowered.com/developer/capcom/sale/monsterhunter

Hey hunters,

How goes the hunting?

In-case you’ve missed it, since August 5th we’ve been sharing daily Monster Hunter Wilds weapon overview videos of all 14 weapons!

Last week we shared a look at the first seven, and now we’re back to complete the set with the remaining seven we’ve revealed since then!

If you’d like to get up to speed with what we’ve shown so far on the weapons you’ll be wielding in Wilds, you can check out the previous post HERE.

Before we look at these weapons, just a reminder that we’re at Gamescom 2024 this week in Cologne, Germany!

This includes a brand-new Monster Hunter Wilds trailer and more information being revealed at Opening Night Live, the world first playable hands-on for Wilds, as well as daily weekday streams from the Developer Team! We’ll share some more details on this after the weapon videos.

Now let’s unsheathe those weapons and get stuck in with the overviews!




Hammer

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Charge up your hammer and go for the head! Close the gap and dodge attacks by using the slinger to never give monsters room to breathe.

Bonk with precision and stay centered on the monster's head with Focus Mode and stagger it with a Focus Strike!


Light Bowgun

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Let loose with the highly mobile and versatile Light Bowgun. Successfully land hits to build Rapid Fire energy, then unleash multiple shots in quick succession!

Aim for the monster's weak points and launch an explosive mine for booming damage!


Sword & Shield

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Wield the strengths of both Cut and Blunt damage with the Sword & Shield!

When combined with its mobility, swift attacks and the ability to guard, you'll be ready for whatever awaits you in the hunt!


Switch Axe

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The versatile Switch Axe can morph between its powerful Axe Mode and the swift Sword Mode on the fly to fit the situation.

With Focus Mode, accurately target the enemy's weak point and discharge your weapon's phials!


Bow

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Seek and destroy with the Bow! Hit a monster with a Tracer and your arrows will home in on the target.

With Focus Strike, blot out the sun by firing a volley of multiple arrows into the monster's weak points.


Lance

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Become an unstoppable wall with the Lance!

Punish the monster with a variety of guard-related moves and counters. With Focus Mode, go on the offensive and charge forward by exploiting the monster's weak points.


Dual Blades

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Deliver damage by a thousand cuts with the agile Dual Blades. Enter Demon Mode and maintain the Archdemon Mode state to deal rapid damage!

Use a Focus Strike attack to exploit a monster's weak point, becoming a spinning slicing cyclone of destruction.



With that, we’ve now covered all 14 weapon overview videos! Ok, now you’ve seen them all, what were the highlights for you? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

If you’d like to keep up with regular news and info on Monster Hunter Wilds, you can do so over on our official social media accounts:

Monster Hunter Twitter / X Monster Hunter Instagram Monster Hunter Facebook

For our Arabic speaking hunters, we also have a new Arabic language Capcom Twitter / X account where you can keep up to date on Monster Hunter news HERE.

Feel free to follow us on your preferred platform for that sweet Monster Hunter news!


Monster Hunter Wilds is at Gamescom 2024 this week!

If you’re reading this the week we posted it, then we’re at Gamescom this week!

As we mentioned earlier, a new Monster Hunter Wilds trailer is debuting at Opening Night Live on 20th August, as well as Wilds having its first global, playable hands-on for Gamescom attendees from 21st August to the 25th.

Between Wednesday August 21st and Friday 23rd we’ll also have daily livestreams on the official Monster Hunter Twitch and YouTube channels. These will feature members of the Monster Hunter Wilds Dev Team as they showcase and discuss Monster Hunter Wilds, as well as taking on hunts in the playable hands-on live!

Stream Date & Times

Watch live on the Monster Hunter Twitch and YouTube.

Wednesday, 21st August, 12pm BST / 1pm CEST / 4am PST – 1:45pm BST / 2:45pm CEST / 5:45am PST

Thursday 22nd August, 12pm BST / 1pm CEST / 4am PST – 1:45pm BST / 2:45pm CEST / 5:45am PST

Friday 23rd August, 12pm BST / 1pm CEST / 4am PST – 1:45pm BST / 2:45pm CEST / 5:45am PST

See you there, whether you’re there in person or online!




That wraps up our weapon overview posts!

If these have got you excited for Wilds, feel free to give us a Wishlist to support the game ahead of its launch in 2025, thanks hunters!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246340/Monster_Hunter_Wilds/

See you in the hunt!

- The Monster Hunter Community Team

Hey hunters,

How’s it going?

Over the last week we’ve been releasing new overview videos of the mechanics and weapons that you’ll be getting to grips with in Monster Hunter Wilds!

Things kicked off on Monday 5th August with the Basic Actions, Focus Mode and Great Sword videos, so if you missed those in our last post you can check them out by clicking HERE.

Since then, we’re releasing new weapon video each day until Gamescom Opening Night Live on 20th August, where we’ll be debuting the next Monster Hunter Wilds trailer to the world, so make sure to tune in!

But what have we got for you today? Well, we’ve collated the weapon videos that have dropped since the Great Sword and compiled them below, so check out the Heavy Bowgun, Insect Glaive, Gunlance, Hunting Horn, Long Sword and Charge Blade in action below!




Heavy Bowgun

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The Heavy Bowgun, but not as you know it. Bring out the big guns and demonstrate overwhelming firepower with new actions that define this weapon's damage focused ranged identity in the hunt!


Insect Glaive

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Take to the skies with your Kinsect ally and harvest extracts from monsters for powerful buffs!
Use Focus Mode to effectively coordinate attacks with your Kinsect!


Gunlance

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Unrelenting explosions combined with a staunch shield create a combo that's a blast for hunters!
Drill a path towards victory by exploiting weak points with Focus Mode.


Hunting Horn

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Buffs, bonks and playing the song of your hunting party on a monster's head, this is the updated Hunting Horn!

Utilise the new Echo Bubbles action to grant special effects in an area and Focus Mode for precision doots! Ready for an encore?


Long Sword

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For those who have studied the blade. Embrace the flow of the hunt and counter attacks in the blink of an eye. Charge your Spirit Gauge to empower your attacks.

With Focus Mode, slice with absolute precision and seal the monster's fate.


Charge Blade

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One weapon, many ways to wield it.

Use the swiftness of Sword Mode to charge up your Phials, then channel them into your Sword, Shield or Axe for flashy results.

With Focus Mode, spin up something that will saw right through their weak points!



That wraps up the first batch of weapon overviews! What were the highlights for you? Let us know in the comments, we’d love to hear your thoughts!

Not seen your favourite weapon yet? It’s all good! New videos are still dropping daily on our Monster Hunter social media accounts including:

Monster Hunter Twitter / X Monster Hunter YouTube Monster Hunter Instagram
Monster Hunter Facebook

For our Arabic speaking hunters, we also have a new Arabic language Capcom Twitter / X account where you can keep up to date on Monster Hunter news HERE.

Feel free to follow us on your preferred platforms for that sweet Monster Hunter news!

We’ll also be doing a follow-up Part 2 post here on Steam with the remaining weapon overviews once they’re all out, so we’ll have you covered here too!


See you at Gamescom 2024!

As mentioned at the start of the post, a new Monster Hunter Wilds trailer will debut as part of Opening Night Live on 20th August, but Wilds will also be getting its first global, playable hands-on for Gamescom attendees!

So, if you happen to be attending the expo, you can come and be among the first hunters in the world to play Monster Hunter Wilds with us between August 21st – 25th.




That wraps up Part 1 of our weapon overview post!

We hope you liked what you’ve seen so far! We’ll be back soon with even more overview goodness for you.

See you in the hunt!

- The Monster Hunter Community Team