Capcom is a master of generating hype,and the excitement surroundingMonster Hunter Wildsis palpable, thanks to its latest trailer.
The trailer was first shown on the Gamescom main stage and can now be viewed on the officialMonster HunterYouTube channel:
The footage is less than three minutes long, but there’s so much to see, includingthe reveal of two monsters.
The star of the show is undoubtedlythe terrifying new arachnid monster, Lala Barina. This monster is fast, and Capcom nailed the insect-like movement. You can see the Lala Barina give a Hunter a nasty stab at 27 seconds in, which launches them across the arena.
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We can only speculate, but the monster spawns a rose-like plumage on its back that throws red spores everywhere. Status effects are pretty common inMonster Hunter, so this is likely a vessel for those.
There’s also a quick glimpse at the insect mounting another monster at 40 seconds, showing thatmonster interactions are alive and wellinWilds.
If you’re a grizzled series veteran and think you’ve seen it all, don’t forget to check out all themodded content forMonster Hunter Worldon PC.
What else was revealed in the Gamescom Monster Hunter Trailer?
The spider is enough to excite fans, and Capcom has already proved they know how to make gross bugs with Nerscylla and Seltas Queen. But the icing on the cake is the new monster described in the trailer as"the region’s apex predator."
We don’t have a name, butMonster Hunterfans will quickly see hints of Rathian, Diablos, and Astalos in this new hulking beast.
The monster is likely a Wyvern and assaults the player with electrical attacks. Oh, it also has a laser cannon of some description.
A few other monsters we’ve seen before are shown, includingAlmudron fromMonster Hunter Rise. We also get a peek at the new cooking animations at the end, which are as mouth-watering as ever.
Monster Hunterplayers are a passionate bunch, but it looks like the trailer has been well-received, sitting at 11k likes at the time of writing.The Subreddit is also ablaze with hype, with fans surgically taking the trailer apart piece by piece.
Reddit user u/EnderDracon refers to the apex predator as the “Railcannon Wyvern,” and I can’t think of a better name.
Capcom has recently showcasedall the weapons inMonster Hunter Wilds, and this reveal is a well-done steak on top.
Monster Hunter Wildsis already shaping up to be one ofthe best games in the series, and the developers have proven time and again that the series is in good hands.
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