However, Capcom notes that the sales pace actually improved after it announced Ascendance and the Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Along with giving players a taste of the gameplay and story of Monster Hunter Wilds, the Prologue Demo also includes multiplayer.
Digital pre-orders for the action RPG go live on the same day, and save data will carry over when it launches on December 4th.
Since the development team had to go through the entire game to find areas to optimize, the process was "at times seemingly endless".
Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto said that it took "a lot of time and research" for the Monster Hunter Wilds team to figure out optimization.
Capcom's Takuro Hiraoka also acknowledges a "gap in expectations" for the base game because players were "so good and so skilled."
Perhaps this should have been done a while ago, but better late than never, since this has remained one of Wilds' biggest criticisms.
Capcom also confirmed upcoming quality-of-life changes, including faster weapon swapping, detailed monster hide toughness info and more.
The Boost Bracer certainly works its magic on the weapon, leaning into the hybrid playstyle like never before when the expansion launches.
The Nintendo Switch 2 version will support local play, allowing multiple Switch 2 users to play together without going online.
The Boost Bracer will definitely help those of you who like to stand your ground, Gunlances at the ready to face imposing foes.
If you've been missing sword oils, Capcom's upcoming expansion introduces them to the Forbidden Lands with the new Bladecoating Slash.
There's still plenty of Phial filling, Power Axe wielding, and Guard Point action to be had for the series' most complex weapon.
Hammer bros get more mobility to mercilessly bonk monsters, while Light Bowgun users...also gain more mobility to rain bullets.
The weapon type works well for tanks and nimbler builds alike, with flurries of attacks and strong DPS potential when built well.
Tokyo Game Show attendees can go hands-on with the demo from September 17th to 21st and take on the new Arakeeta monster.
There are some hunts you just know are going to be memorable even before you leave camp, and this one’s definitely in that category.
Explosive counterattacks, dodging after an enhanced spreadshot, a stronger Dragonpiercer and more await Bow users in the expansion.
Capcom kicks off a new series of daily weapons videos ahead of the expansion's release, showcasing the Boost Bracer's power.
This year's Gamescom looks to be the biggest yet and promises some pretty significant announcements throughout the week.
