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All known monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds
Historically, the series has three different types of monsters: small, large, and Elder Dragons. Typically, Elder Dragons are late-game bosses that are kept as a surprise until the game’s release, though the likes of Nergigante and Velkhana from Monster Hunter World and its Iceborne expansion were flagship monsters.
New large monsters
Two new large monsters have been revealed, with the first chasing the hunter during the first trailer. This was later revealed to be the Doshaguma, which are highly territorial beasts with a huge habitat. It’s unclear how the dimorphism works here, but the larger ones have fuller, red manes similar to lions. They hang around in packs, with several smaller Doshaguma accompanying the later red-maned version.
The second monster we know about for sure is the Chatacabra, which is a scally bullfrog with the stance of a gorilla. In the trailer, we see it pound the ground with multiple punches, get attacked by what looks like a pack of Shamos – a returning small monster, and use its adhesive tongue to gobble up prey.
Returning large monsters
So far, the only returning monster we’ve seen from the first trailer is none other than series staple Rathalos, who we see swooping across the plains at the end of the trailer. Rathalos is generally considered a mid-late campaign boss and regularly uses rather chaotic fire attacks. He’s also been known to poison with his claws and swipe would-be hunters with his tail.
Small monsters
Ceratonoths are the small monsters shown in the trailer. They’re brand new and resemble Pangolins. However, they’re also a more obviously dimorphic species as some have massive spikes erupting through their backs, while others keep a more streamlined appearance. This is similar to Kestodons from previous games, where the males are noticeably larger than the females.
Another herbivore described on the PlayStation Blog post accompanying the trailer is the Dalthydon. This is a cross between a ram and a bipedal dinosaur, such as a velociraptor. When threatened, it will adopt a defensive stance, fighting back with its hard head shell. While not confirmed by the blog, we can clearly see Shamos attacking the Chatacrabra during the second trailer.
Alongside them are some very small lizard-like monsters fleeing the large beast-like enemies. Early shots also show small birds resting on top of the Pangolin-like monsters and a single flying Winddrake variant (it’s unknown if this is a brand new small monster or an existing Winddrake).
Monster Hunter Wilds characters
In addition to the Hunter, who, according to the PlayStation Blog post, will be fully voice-acted for the first time, you also have a faithful Palico friend to accompany you on each hunt.
While Monster Hunter Rise introduced Palamutes, Wilds gives us the Seikret. These bird-like dinosaurs have an amazing sense of smell and come with satchel pouches to help hunters keep alternative weapons to hand. They also hold slings, which return from Monster Hunter World. You can now fire them while riding your Seikret.
Like every Monster Hunter game on PC in the past, there is a point of contact for starting hunts and a few other NPCs to help you out in the hub area. Alma is your handler this time around, assisting you with encyclopedic knowledge about the creatures in the area. You also have Gemma, your local blacksmith, who handles all weapon and armor requests, provided you have the parts. There is also a mysterious boy named Nata who will join you on your adventure. We don’t know much about him just yet,
Monster Hunter Wilds gameplay
All 14 of the base weapons make their return in Monster Hunter Wilds. These are:
- Great Sword
- Long Sword
- Sword & Shield
- Dual Blades
- Hammer
- Hunting Horn
- Lance
- Gunlance
- Switch Axe
- Charge Blade
- Insect Glaive
- Light Bowgun
- Heavy Bowgun
- Bow
In addition to the Seikret mount giving the player an additional weapon to bring into the hunt, you also get access to a Focus Mode. According to the PlayStation blog post, “Hunters will have more precise control over how they guard, aim, and attack in order to target a monster’s weak points for big damage. Focus Mode makes it easier to adjust your distance to the monster and aim your attacks, making the distinctive Monster Hunter hunting action more accessible to a wider variety of players. ”
The other detail is that the first area we’ve seen so far, the Windward Plains, is a vast, untamed savannah, that’s highly changeable due to the extreme weather conditions. Sometimes it’ll be a lush field with golden grass, but sometimes it’ll be a dusty lifeless wasteland. As sandstorms roll in, you can even see lightning erupt in the distance. All of these weather effects make their mark on the local monster population and how they interact with one another.
It will still be quite a while before we learn the Monster Hunter Wilds release date, so until then, here’s a list of the best games like Monster Hunter if you want to scratch that particular itch. Otherwise, there are also lists of the best upcoming games of 2024, as well as the best PC games of the past year.
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. I’m not falling for the “I’ll give it another chance” trap again. I hope you enjoy it though.
