Summary
- Monster Hunter Wilds’ launch trailer teases free post-launch content featuring the Mizutsune monster.
- The Free Title Update will be released in Spring 2025, and the Mizutsune promises to deliver dance-like attacks in the heat of battle.
- The game will feature PS5 Pro enhancement at launch with three performance modes for stunning graphics and gameplay.
Capcom has debuted a brand-new launch trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds during Sony’s February State of Play showcase, and to accompany the hype, the game’s post-launch content has also been revealed focusing on a dreadnought monster. Monster Hunter Wilds joins the popular action RPG series that’s been slaying since 2004, delivering seven main titles (including Wilds) within the last two decades.
Wilds serves as the successor to 2018’s Monster Hunter: World and is directed by Yuya Tokuda. Set for a February 28, 2025 release, the title will grace PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series consoles. The upcoming game’s second open beta test was extended due to the PSN outage, and the Monster Hunter Wilds’ director admitted to joining random sessions during the beta to gather unique feedback.
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Wilds‘ four-minute launch trailer was packed full of action, high-octane monster encounters, and an extended look at the different biomes on offer. Set to the “Proof of a Hero” track, the trailer also revealed the game’s post-launch content, which will be a Free Title Update arriving in Spring 2025. The content will feature the Mizutsune, a serpentine leviathan that debuted in Monster Hunter: Generations and promises to deliver dance-like attacks in the heat of battle. The Mizutsune looks like a formidable foe to contest, and players also have changes to Monster Hunter Wilds’ endgame hunts to look forward to, designed to prevent overpowered builds and produce a more balanced fight. Additionally, it was confirmed Event Quests would become available during the week after launch, allowing players to earn in-game armor with “special looks.”
Monster Hunter Wilds’ Launch Trailer Reveals Free Mizutsune Post-Launch Update
Monster Hunter Wilds’ open beta is a huge success so far, and the fandom’s excitement for the new entry grew tenfold after the State of Play trailer debuted. Social media users reported “literal chills” after witnessing the launch spectacle, and some also dubbed Wilds’ monster roster as the best one yet. Furthermore, the fandom noted the Mizutsune’s behemoth size, comparing it to the fan-favorite Gammoth monster that many players pray returns.
It was previously confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds would be a PS5 Pro-enhanced title at launch flaunting three different performance modes. Boasted in the new trailer, Wilds will showcase upscaled graphics, 60 FPS, and 4K visuals on the Pro console, with ray-tracing available to gawk over in certain modes. Furthermore, Capcom is utilizing the console’s PSSR technology to maintain the polished visuals throughout to deliver a real feast for the eyes without compromising the frame rate.
- Released
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February 28, 2025
- ESRB
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T For Teen // Violence, Blood, Crude Humor