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.
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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.
