Julius Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) @Hero-of-Time go on and get in here, this thread's for you Quote The next generation in the genre-defining series. More details to come in Summer 2024, but for now, a word from Series Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto: Currently announced for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC...all with Switch 2 details and potential compatibility pending, of course Edited Tuesday at 10:30 PM by Julius 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero-of-Time Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Happy it's finally been announced. Shame that the trailer is pretty rubbish though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drahkon Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 3 hours ago, Julius said: all with Switch 2 details and potential compatibility pending, of course Keep it away from Switch 2 at all costs. It needs to be built around absolute power The trailer was super boring, but NEW MONSTER HUNTER! 2025 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 44 minutes ago, drahkon said: Keep it away from Switch 2 at all costs. It needs to be built around absolute power Dude. Not cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcubed Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) Based on the logo and the open world looking landscape, it seems to be billing itself around Monster Hunter World's gameplay; rather than Rise's... Will be a hard pass if that's the case, as I did not like World at all, but at least it seems that Palamutes (or at least the new flying Griffen replacement for them) are here to stay for the series proper though I also would suspect that Sony have paid for it to not be made available for Switch 2 as well, given that they seem to have paid for the marketing rights to Wilds (and that they pulled this exact stunt with World before), so don't hold your breath for a Nintendo console version... ... at least it'll finally stop the mouthbreathing fanboys from screaming for Capcom to announce "Monster Hunter 6" already (Wilds is actually MH7). Edited December 8, 2023 by Dcubed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero-of-Time Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I was there day 1 for its Western release and it became one of my favourite ever gaming franchises. So many good memories from playing the game online back on the PS2. The servers were split and so it was just a small group of Europeans playing, so much so that you would always run into the same people time and time again. This built up some pretty solid friendships which in turn made for some great hunts. The way hunting online works in the newer games is far faster but it lost that community feel and became more impersonal. Crazy to see just how far the series has come from those humble beginnings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drahkon Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Seems to be fully open-world, if you can believe a leaker: H-o-T in shambles. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero-of-Time Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Info is from Dusk Golem who is usually on the money when it comes to Capcom stuff. It's Monster Hunter and so I'll still buy it regardless, doesn't mean I'm happy about it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 For me an open world is exactly the type of world I would want for a Monster Hunter game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen-i Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Well, that's an easy pass for me, if true. I already think Worlds' maps are too large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 37 minutes ago, drahkon said: Seems to be fully open-world, if you can believe a leaker: H-o-T in shambles. Makes complete sense to me, and I thought the TGAs trailer pretty heavily implied that would be the case, what between the title, showing one massive flat open area (a staple of all open worlds ), and especially with the different ways your mount would interact with the environment. It's the only way I really think you could go "bigger and better" than World from a more objective technical and marketing POV (but not necessarily from an actual quality POV, jury's out on that I guess), I don't think you could make those zones much bigger without it being a bit confused about what it wants to be. I do think it's the right move for Capcom after World purely because of how big that game got sales-wise, but if that wasn't the runaway surprise success that it was, then I would think this sort of move would be super risky. Still, though, sucks for those that aren't fans of open worlds in their games if it's not handled the right way (will always struggle to understand the "all open worlds are bad" tribe though). I do think that there's a way to do it right here in the same way that I think there is a way to make a great open world Pokémon game, but ultimately the quality level it reaches relies on Capcom, as there's some great potential hunts to evolve between biomes, new environmental hazards turning up and phases, like imagine chasing a critter into one biome vs another and them adapting to that biome in a way that is unique, would add tremendous replayability. I will say I think it's going to be easier for them to plug more MTXs and the like into an open world vs with zones, though. Curious about how an eventual DLC works if it's going to be open world, though, is it just going to be an alternative open world, a massive zone accessed through a menu, or haphazardly taped onto this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen-i Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 3 minutes ago, Julius said: will always struggle to understand the "all open worlds are bad" tribe though Hey! Don't lump me in with that. Lil Gator Game is great! ...That's all I've got. They're generally big for the sake of being big, and get rid of more intricate level design to do so. Also, my favourite series are slowly morphing into one big blob of empty fields, and it's depressing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcubed Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Can’t wait to spend hours running around giant fields of nothing in order to find the boss battles in my Monster Hunter! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 First gameplay trailer (because apparently our look at the game at the TGAs doesn't count) from last night's State of Play: Still listed as coming in 2025. Some additional details courtesy of the official site: Quote CHANGING ENVIRONMENTS Each hunting locale features an environment with two dynamically changing identities: one in which the region is harsh and unforgiving where ravenous monsters fight for limited resources—and another in which the region is vibrant and brimming with life. Changes in the environment also means changes for the monsters and wildlife that live there, so you'll be running into new surprises around every corner. MONSTER HERDS In the Forbidden Lands, you'll encounter not only herds of small monsters—some of the large monsters of the region may also form packs. Each group has its own place in the ecosystem, with its own unique movements and behaviours. NEW MOUNT The Seikret is an animal mount whose exceptional agility will provide the hunter with crucial support out on hunts. Its well-developed sense of smell allows it to guide you automatically to your current objective, or any location you select on the map. You can also use your slinger and certain kinds of items while mounted, allowing you to comfortably restore your health, sharpen your weapons, or even gather materials while on the move. Your Seikret isn't just for travel, though—you can also stash an extra weapon in its weapon sling, allowing you to switch between two weapons of your choice while out on hunts. NEW ECOSYSTEMS As a member of the Research Commission charged with investigating the Forbidden Lands, the Windward Plains is the first new hunting locale you'll visit. The Plains are a diverse region filled with sandy deserts, swaying grasslands, twisting rock formations, and other natural wonders. Still looking good, though I don't think this was a great showcase of the game in a weird way? Felt like it barely expanded on the footage we saw at the TGAs. Anyways, I'm going to make a point to be there Day 1 for this (assuming it doesn't pop up at the same time as some other big game). Still have regrets over not going back to World but having started the game with friends and them not being willing to get back into it (despite loving it themselves!), as well as with everything else there is to play, I don't see myself returning to it before Wilds drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drahkon Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 Another 200hours of my life gone with a Monster Hunter game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero-of-Time Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 Only 200? Rookie. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drahkon Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 1 minute ago, Hero-of-Time said: Only 200? Rookie. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Julius Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 Hands-off previews have dropped: Easy Allies also got an interview: Interestingly, as pointed out in the written IGN preview and these previews -- the game's zones are 2 to 3 times larger than those found in World, but this is seemingly not a truly open world game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedShell Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 (edited) Edited August 5 by RedShell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Posted August 6 Author Share Posted August 6 Another video, this time on the Heavy Bowgun: Seems like we'll be getting these daily, I guess leading up to Gamescom at the end of the month and Tokyo Game Show next month? This game's marketing strategy has been really weird so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Julius Posted August 8 Author Share Posted August 8 They just keep coming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drahkon Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 2 hours ago, Julius said: They just keep coming... I mean... On 8/6/2024 at 10:14 PM, Julius said: Seems like we'll be getting these daily Are you surprised? Can't wait for this game to ruin my life. I need it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Posted August 8 Author Share Posted August 8 (edited) 25 minutes ago, drahkon said: Are you surprised? Of course not doesn't make the trickle any less painful though 25 minutes ago, drahkon said: Can't wait for this game to ruin my life. I need it now Aye, I've finally got my friends back on World, though we did start over after such a long time out. I'm ~30 hours into it and assuming I continue to enjoy it as much as I have done, have to imagine I'll be picking Wilds up on Day 1 ...with or without my friends this time, though Edited August 8 by Julius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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