All right hunters, gather around because we have some fresh news dropping in from Palico Town! Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance will be the latest expansion dropping in 2027 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Not going to sugarcoat anything, I have not been on the hunt for quite sometime and I need to return, but this time I am moving to the Xbox. That means starting all over again since there is no cross-progression, but that is okay. Now, there is a lot to unpack here, so sit tight, gather some potions, and let’s drop into this new intel from Capcom!
MH WIlds: Ascendance Trailer and Details:
Okay, first one…what the f**k was that symbiote-looking thing coming out of that monster? The devs at Capcom are not shy in throwing something freaky for us hunters to tackle. It is about time that more of a horror element comes into Wilds. Nothing really came out as that scary, mostly menacing. This is the breakdown of today’s trailer.
- A Sky-Scraping Scrap: Today’s trailer gave the first details on the cataclysmic events that set the narrative of Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance into motion. Following the main story of Monster Hunter Wilds™, the Forbidden Lands Expedition Team is suddenly beset by the colossal Elder Dragon Lao-Shan Lung. The devastation left by this sudden arrival inspires the construction of Madoi Stronghold to prepare for Lao-Shan Lung’s eventual reappearance. As the Expedition Team builds their fortress, the mists obscuring Wyveria’s skies gradually recede, revealing the Skybound Eyrie: a new locale floating high above the clouds that features ancient ruins and undiscovered endemic life.
- In the years following the climactic encounter with Arkveld, members of the Expedition Team have continued to grow and change. The new trailer reveals that Nata, the young Keeper, is now supporting the Expedition Team-accompanied by Bangard, a Wudwud that is particularly fond of Nata. Together, this intrepid pair will overcome strange abnormalities with the Expedition Team in the Skybound Eyrie, such as unseen Guardian Monsters and the Elder Dragons invading the Forbidden Lands.
- Skybound Fury: The first new monster revealed for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is the pack-hunting aerial ace Araketa. This newly discovered large monster is capable of high-speed flight utilizing powerful air currents released from its wings. Pack leaders emit distinctive sounds to command and coordinate the movements of the pack. The trailer also revealed the newly discovered Elder Dragon Gundoraja, a massive serpentine figure with the ability to bend the storm to its will.
- Gimme a Boost: Today’s trailer also gave a deeper look at the new Boost Bracer equipment, which enables new abilities. When activated, the Boost Bracer temporarily introduces exhilarating new attacks, combos, and mobility maneuvers to give hunters more versatile options while tackling tougher challenges. More abilities for each weapon type, as well as new gameplay mechanics, will also be revealed in the future. Keep an eye out for these updates, along with much more news to share on Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance as the massive expansion heads towards launch in 2027.
BWAC Final Thought:
Time to dust off my glaive and dual blades to jump into this fight. Special shoutout to Capcom for sending all the details for today’s presentation. Looking forward to tackling the new monsters and abilities we gain with the current weapons. The devs are not shy in providing us with new skills and abilities when it comes to new Monsters that we have to deal with. Trust we will need it, and if you are still unsure about your purchase, please check out our review.
Are you excited for the new expansion? What’s your favorite weapon to use in Monster Hunter? Let’s discuss. – Beast Out –
