What changed in Monster Hunter: World in 2024

Adjustments have been made to the HUD display for improved user experience.

Weapons now feel more responsive when landing attacks, especially with big moves and finishers.

Monsters will now change locations less frequently, aligning with the behavior seen in Monster Hunter: World.

Skills traditionally tied to armor are now attached to weapons, allowing for more effective skill builds.

New features for multiplayer lobbies, including Squad & Private lobbies, have been discussed.

Multiple weapons have received adjustments for launch, including Insect Glaive, Lance, Switch Axe, and Sword & Shield.

The team is working on improving the performance of the Steam version, including frame rate enhancements.

The impact of actions like Gunlance’s Wyvern Fire and Hammer’s Upswing on other hunters has been toned down.

The Bow's damage output has been adjusted to balance various attack types.

The Switch Axe has been adjusted for better handling and increased power in Sword Mode.

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

The iconic Vaulting Dance has been added back to the Insect Glaive.

The team is considering releasing a benchmark tool to help players assess their rig's capability to run Wilds.

The Lance has received adjustments to improve player control and introduce new counterattack options.

Players can navigate the Windward Plains using their mount, Seikret, which can also assist in combat.

Players can access the full Character Creation feature to customize their hunter and Palico during the beta.

Players can set up camps in various locations for restocking and changing equipment.

Players can hunt an Alpha Doshaguma in the Windward Plains, either solo or with friends.

Experience an early story quest introducing the game's narrative and characters.

Players can easily invite friends to join their hunting parties through the Link Party system.

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

The Windward Plains features changing weather and seasons that affect gameplay and ecology.

Players who participate in the beta will unlock a special pendant for use in the full game.

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

The Open Beta Test supports crossplay, allowing players to team up with friends on different platforms.

The Open Beta Test is live now on Steam, allowing players to explore the Windward Plains until November 3.

An issue with afterimage noise occurring in certain environments when Frame Generation is enabled will be fixed in the full version of the game.

Participate in the Open Beta Test from October 31 to November 3, 2024.

Monster Hunter Wilds will be released worldwide on February 28, 2025.

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

Encounter new monsters including the mysterious Black Flame and others adapted to the Oilwell Basin.

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

Discover the village of Azuz, built around a large forge.

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

The beta includes character creation, a Story Trial, and a Doshaguma Hunt.

Players can customise their Seikret companion in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Players can seamlessly move between game locales without loading screens.

Congalala returns with unique attack variations based on mushrooms it consumes.

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

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

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

A video guide for newcomers to Monster Hunter Wilds has been released.

Pre-orders come with Hunter Layered Armor and Talisman bonuses.

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

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.

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

Earn special Palico equipment sets by having save data from Monster Hunter: World and Iceborne.

Challenge the large Brute Wyvern, Banbaro, known for its charging attacks.

Face the new piscine wyvern, Beotodus, in the Hoarfrost Reach.

Encounter new versions of Coral Pukei-Pukei, Viper Tobi-Kadachi, Nightshade Paolumu, and Fulgur Anjanath.

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

Monster Hunter Wilds will feature crossplay across all platforms.

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

Trailer showcases story, characters, monsters, and gameplay additions for Monster Hunter Wilds.

Earn in-game equipment for your Palico based on save data milestones from Monster Hunter: World and Iceborne.

Monster Hunter series titles are now on sale with details available in the store.

Announcement of the original Monster Hunter Stories game releasing on Steam on June 14, featuring refined graphics and new content.

Provided strategies for hunting Elder Dragons including Nergigante, Teostra, Kushala Daora, and Vaal Hazak.

Players can craft the Hunter's α headpiece to enhance tracking and research points.

Players can find ??? Rathian tracks in High Rank expeditions and optional quests to increase their tracking progress.

Players can complete new High Rank, 6-star optional quests featuring monsters like Barroth, Pukei-Pukei, and Rathian.

Players can now enter High Rank and begin tracking the elusive ??? Rathian.

The first installment of Monster Hunter Stories will be available on Steam this Summer with refined graphics and new content.

Recommended armor sets and skills to help withstand Anjanath's fire attacks.

Encouragement to eat meals at camps to regain health and stamina during hunts.

Anjanath is weakest to the Water element, suggesting players craft Jyuratodus weapons for an advantage.

Advice on how to effectively hunt Anjanath, focusing on its weak points and attack patterns.

The Complete Pendant Pack is now available for purchase again after pricing adjustments.

The Additional Face Paint Bundle is now available for purchase again after pricing adjustments.

The Complete Hairstyle Pack is now available for purchase again after pricing adjustments.

Players are encouraged to upgrade armor and use Mega Potions and Adamant Seeds for better defense against new monsters.

Players must navigate unstable footing on desert hills and avoid quicksand traps while hunting.

A video message from series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto reflects on 20 years of Monster Hunter, along with a poll for favorite monsters.

Players will face Barroth, a Brute Wyvern, introducing new mechanics and challenges in the Wildspire Waste.

The Wildspire Waste is the second main location in Monster Hunter: World, featuring a mix of desert and swamp terrain.

Barroth's attacks require players to adapt their strategies, with bladed weapons bouncing off its head unless they are above blue sharpness.