What changed in Monster Hunter Wilds in 2024

Reintroduction of iconic Vaulting Dance and additional tweaks for better gameplay.

Rising Slash can now be performed while guarding, with extensive modifications to combos.

Improvements made to the HUD for better visibility and usability.

New features for Squad & Private lobbies, along with chat and sticker controls.

Weapons now feel more responsive with increased impact during attacks, especially for big moves and finishers.

Added options for Lance users, including the return of the Counter Thrust as Charge Counter.

General adjustments to weapon values to ensure balance and eliminate disparities.

Skills traditionally tied to armor are now attached to weapons, enhancing customization.

Eased difficulty in charging in Axe Mode and enhanced power in Sword Mode.

Reduced impact of certain weapon actions on teammates to improve multiplayer experience.

Enhancements to frame rate and overall performance on Steam, with potential lowering of recommended graphics board specs.

Monsters now change locations less frequently, aligning with intended behavior.

The Monster Hunter Wilds Beta test has begun, running from November 1 to November 4, 2024.

Players can form Link Parties for multiplayer hunts, including cross-platform play.

The Windward Plains features changing weather and seasons that affect the environment and monster behavior.

Afterimage noise may occur in certain environments when Frame Generation is enabled; this will be fixed in the full version.

The Open Beta Test aims to verify network load; stable gameplay cannot be guaranteed.

Players can hunt an Alpha Doshaguma in the Windward Plains, either solo or with a party of up to 4 players.

The Open Beta Test for Monster Hunter Wilds is now live on Steam, allowing players to explore the Windward Plains.

Players who participate in the Open Beta Test will unlock a special pendant for the full game.

A new mechanic allowing players to wield weapons with increased precision and perform Focus Strike attacks.

Players can set up camps in various locations for restocking and changing equipment, but they are vulnerable to monster attacks.

Experience an early story quest that introduces players to the game's narrative and characters.

Players can access the full Character Creation feature during the beta, allowing customization of hunters and Palicos.

Players can use Seikret for navigation and combat, including weapon swapping while mounted.

Hunting begins on Oct 31, 8pm PT / Nov 1, 3am GMT.

Pre-load for the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test is now live.

Character creation data from the Open Beta can be carried over to the full game.

Beta participants will receive a Pendant and an item pack in the full release.

Introducing new monsters unique to the Oilwell Basin.

Explore the Oilwell Basin, featuring bursts of oilsilt and molten terrain.

Open Beta Test scheduled from October 31 to November 3, 2024.

A village formed around a large forge in the new locale.

Up to 16 players can be displayed at base camps simultaneously.

Monster Hunter Wilds is launching on Steam on February 28, 2025.

Players can move seamlessly between locales without loading screens.

Players with Monster Hunter World and Iceborne save data receive in-game bonuses.

Players can customize their Seikret companion in Monster Hunter Wilds.

The big beaked bird wyvern, Yian Kut-Ku, returns in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Pre-orders include Hunter Layered Armor and Talisman bonuses.

A video guide for new players to learn about Monster Hunter Wilds.

Congalala returns with unique attack changes based on mushroom consumption.

Players with save data from Monster Hunter: World and Iceborne on Steam will earn in-game equipment for their Palico and a Nameplate for their Hunter Profile.

Pre-orders of the digital version will receive the Monster Hunter Wilds Digital Mini Art Book, Hunter Layered Armor: Guild Knight Set, and Talisman: Hope Charm.

Monster Hunter Wilds is set to release on February 28, 2025.

Details on the Long Sword's precision and Spirit Gauge mechanics.

Launch of a new Arabic language Capcom Twitter account for Monster Hunter news.

New mechanics for the Insect Glaive, including coordination with Kinsect for buffs.

Introduction of new actions that enhance the Heavy Bowgun's damage-focused ranged identity.

Updated mechanics for the Hunting Horn, including Echo Bubbles for area effects.

Showcases the Gunlance's explosive capabilities and new Focus Mode.

First global hands-on experience for Monster Hunter Wilds at Gamescom from August 21st to 25th.

Explains the Charge Blade's versatility and new Focus Mode.

Regular releases of videos showcasing each of the 14 weapon types and their new moves.

Focus Mode allows players to aim attacks or guards and highlights monster weak points.

A new mount that assists players in exploring and traversing the world.

Special attacks during Focus Mode that deal massive damage to wounds or weak points.

Players can now join fellow hunters across all platforms with the new crossplay feature.

Artwork featuring the hunter confronting a pack of Doshaguma in the Windward Plains locale.

A new desert-dwelling leviathan, Balahara, revealed in the trailer, capable of creating quicksand traps.

Monster Hunter Wilds will feature crossplay across all platforms.

A new gameplay trailer showcasing Monster Hunter Wilds has been released.

Hunting locales will feature two dynamically changing identities, affecting the ecosystem and monster behavior.

For the first time, the hunter character will be fully voiced, enhancing interactions with other characters.

Players with save data from previous games will receive nostalgic in-game equipment for their Palico.

The Seikret is introduced as an agile animal mount that helps guide hunters to objectives.