Capcom's Yuya Tokuda confirms that the developer is "sticking with the same direction we've always had" regarding its DLC.
Monster Hunter Wilds, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics and many more titles will be playable at the show.
Speedrunner Canta Per Me went hands-on with the PS5 demo at Gamescom 2024 and saw "no option to switch to Performance mode."
Capcom has offered another extended look at its upcoming highly anticipated action RPG, due out next year for PC and current-gen consoles.
As with previous games, the Lance is the best pure defensive weapon, while the Dual Blades allow for fast-paced strikes.
The Bow looks solid for ranged damage but also sports some impressive new features, like an explosive tracer for homing shots.
Part-axe, part-sword, the transforming weapon returns, with Focus Mode allowing for a powerful combo ending in an Elemental Discharge.
The ever-reliable Sword and Shield allows for stunning monsters, blocking attacks, using certain items without sheathing, and more.
The ranged weapon can burst-fire bullets thanks to a special gauge and plant mines, but its new dodge gives some John Woo vibes.
If you want to stun and inflict huge damage on monsters, the Hammer remains a potent choice in Capcom's upcoming sequel.
Capcom continues to showcase the action RPG's roster of usable weapons with new, individual trailers.
While the weapon can buff with its melodies, new Echo Bubbles allow for placing "special effects" in areas and dealing more damage.
The explosive lance returns with its signature shelling and Wyrmstake Cannon but packs an extra punch thanks to a new Focus Strike.
The company will also bring other titles the likes of Street Fighter 6, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Monster Hunter Now, and more.
Vault and aerial dodge around monsters, send out the Kinsect to harvest extracts for buffs, and much more with the Insect Glaive.
The highly anticipated action RPG will release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC sometime in 2025, as previously confirmed by Capcom.
After successive hits on monsters, the ranged weapon can enter Ignition Mode for a continuous stream of Special Ammo shots.
Block heavy hits and dish out charged slashes, or take advantage of a new rising slash to knock back an aggressive monster.
Manually aim strikes with the new Focus Mode, use it to highlight a monster's wounds, and unleash Focus Strikes for more damage.
The Ghillie Mantle is confirmed to return, and sneak attacks are "button prompted" while seemingly dealing much more damage.
Players will also randomly encounter "abundance" periods while exploring regions which provide free healing via Vigorwasps.
"Any Monster Hunter game where I'm director is always going to be focusing on the ecosystem element," says director Yuya Tokuda.
Focus Mode will highlight these Wounds with Scoutflies, and using each weapon type's special move can destroy them faster.
Power Clash adds a "dramatic element" to hunts, while Focus Mode offers "more options", letting you aim attacks, guards and whatnot.
In a first for the series, the sequel will allow players on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC to venture forth on hunts together.
Capcom has also confirmed the next trailer for its eagerly-awaited action RPG will debut at Gamescom Opening Night Live.
Players with save data for the base game and/or expansion can unlock classic Palico armor sets and weapons for use in Wilds.
Development team members will also attend the showcase on June 7th to provide fresh new details on the upcoming action RPG.
Focus Mode makes it "easier to adjust your distance to the monster and aim your attacks" and provides exclusive moves for some weapons.
Seikret works much like the mounts in Monster Hunter Rise, but it can also store a secondary weapon for switching to at any time.
Players can begin quests seamlessly when encountering large monsters while every creature has its "own thoughts and motivations."
The new desert region is filled with new monsters and points of interest, while the Greatsword gets some impressive new moves.
Leaker billbil-kun believes it may drop at Sony's next State of Play, though it could arrive "a little later," potentially Summer Game Fest.
Monster Hunter World sits at 25.3 million units sold worldwide, while Monster Hunter Rise climbs up to 14.7 million.
New Monster Huntered-themed cosmetics, including a Rathalos Armor outfit and Palico head, are available for 250 Fighter Coins.
UPDATE: Leaker Dusk Golem has said the screenshot of their supposed leaked details on Monster Hunter Wilds is fake.
The game will attempt to retain the series' DNA while utilizing the RE Engine's new open world tech, it's been claimed.
Monster Hunter's 20th anniversary celebration program is set for March 12, but you shouldn't expect any updates on its next mainline instalment.
Capcom's action RPG franchise sold an additional 2 million units during the quarter ending December 31.
The team is also working hard to utilize "the power of PlayStation 5 to the fullest" and deliver the "best Monster Hunter experience yet."
Capcom's next mainline Monster Hunter title is coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC. There will be more details in Summer 2024.
A known leaker has claimed that the next mainline Monster Hunter game will see a simultaneous launch on Nintendo's next-gen console.
A lineup of Hunters wearing armor sets from all the mainline titles was revealed, with a mysterious new addition at the end.
