CAPCOM hyped up their audiences at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 by revealing new details for next year’s highly anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds. The trailer introduced players to a new hunting ground, fearsome monsters, and fresh gameplay additions that could make this the best Monster Hunter to date.
The highlight of the trailer was the Scarlet Forest, a vibrant new locale within the Forbidden Lands. This lush woodland, characterized by towering greenery and crimson waters, serves as the backdrop for intense hunts.
Among the new monsters introduced was Lala Barina, a spider-like creature classified under the rarely seen Temnoceran species. Known for its sharp, spindly limbs, the Lala Barina can unfurl its thorax into a massive, rose-like form.
CAPCOM also detailed the apex predator of the Windward Plains, the Rey Dau. The Flying Wyvern, first glimpsed at Summer Game Fest, rules the region with the ability to unleash destructive electrical strikes. It converts the sand tides into sharp glass materials to hunt their prey.
Among the other highlights from Gamescom 2024 was its three-day gameplay showcase. Each day Monster Hunter developers including Ryozo Tsujimoto showcased unfiltered gameplay of a four-player hunt.
Throughout the showcase, CAPCOM emphasized the seamless exploration available in Wilds. Players can embark on expeditions with various objectives, targeting monsters directly or exploring freely. A Twitter user compiled the list of new features here.
Wilds’ new approach to its regions comes in the form of a semi-open world. This is akin to Monster Hunter World’s ‘Guiding Lands,’ but scaled to a hundred.
The interconnected regions, including the Wastes and the Forest, are not a static environment but a dynamic ecosystem. It undergoes transformations through periods of Plenty, Inclemency, and Fallow, each affecting the landscape and the creatures that inhabit it.
Monster Hunter Wilds is slated for a simultaneous worldwide release in 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam. CAPCOM has also officially announced cross-play support, enabling more players to play together regardless of console.