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Monster Hunter: World (PS4/XB1 early 2018, PC later, directed by MH4 lead planner)

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Well that's kinda the point. This is the most important game at Capcom right now, they are putting their best talent on it.

I don't think anyone should assume that means it will be the same or have the same feel as the previous games. It's being changed to some degree to appeal to the west, although I don't know enough about MH games to really know how much.


I wonder about the engine used. Maybe UE4 ? Also, skipping PC at launch may not be a good idea for the kind of game it is.
 

kitsuneyo

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I ask OP to potentially put this on the first post.

We now have our confirmation that this is basically Monster Hunter 5:
http://www.capcom-unity.com/dubindo...er-hunter-world-releasing-globally-early-2018

At the bottom of this article, it confirms that the directors of the game are Kaname Fujioka and Yuya Tokuda. Fujioka has been the director of the Main series games (1,2, Tri, and 4) since the beginning.

There you have it. Stop arguing about this being a spin off. It's not.

The problem with that is that a game called Monster Hunter 5 will happen. A numbered sequel has sales potential Capcom won't pass up. Where that numbered sequel ends up is still unknown, but this isn't it.
 

Kinsei

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Its not odd at all. Check MH4's first trailer, it doesn't show a flagship, shows 2 old monsters, no fighting, and literally running the entire time. Doesn't even show the new weapons at the time (Charge Blade and Insect Glaive) either

Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0O9KwMZ7_8

MH: World's trailer was lightyear's better.

It was also years before the game was done. MH:W is out in less than a year. They should have shown more.
 

Runner67

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K so as a long time fan like many in this thread I felt that trailer was very anti climactic. Something about it bugged me...
Anyways it looks great, can't wait for the PC version and I think including some stealth will make things interesting. 1 complaint, the only thing I can think of being a slight negative is the inclusion of more Dino themed monsters. I prefer monsters in Mon Hun to be more from fantasy and legend... not grounded or related to some fossil dig. But hey, at the end of the day more Monster Hunter is always good!!

Check this trailer out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe-RAeDfOMM

Its better. Also, first MH trailers always suck.
 
DmC and DR4 were outsourced. MHW on the other hand is being made by the very best MH team. Why are people being so concerned here?

Because people already have the narrative in their head that it's an MH game solely to appease the western market and it debuted on the big E3 stage so it must be a shallower game. Nevermind that we live in a gaming landscape where Dark Souls is a mainstream big stage franchise.
 

Passose

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This would be a bigger deal if the Switch hadn't come out.
Yeah, I also think so, maybe MHW actually began its life as Monster Hunter 5, MHW was supposed to be the evolution of the series, no portable series or whatsoever.Capcom placed their bet on the western audience at the beginning and starting to abandoning the traditional games after seeing the 3ds sales isn't very good in the west and X was a decline in Japan. But they were forced to change their plan after Generations being a commercial success and maybe the switch success is a big part of it as well
 
It proves everything. He's the only director for the main series. If you think the gameplay is going to change that drastically, you are crazy lol. To most MH vets ive talked to, its looks like the same old MH gameplay with lots of improvements and pretty graphics.

And it is in the OP, yet everyone seems to be in denial about it lol
How about we stop bickering about whether this is the ONE TRUE MONSTER HUNTER and just agree that both entries are being made with the best resources Capcom has to offer. They're both being crafted by seasoned series veterans (both teams have created amazing entries to the series, even "mainline" ones).

Capcom is obviously making an enormous effort here to modernize this franchise in the hopes that it will draw larger western audiences. That doesn't mean they will sacrifice the soul of the game, and I can't imagine the team responsible for so much of the franchise's progress will drop the ball now.

However, that doesn't take away from the appeal of the previous gameplay. MHXX will be the MH we know and love, and I'm sure it will be everything I've come to expect from the series.

"Mainline" is a worthless distinction.
 

rpmurphy

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Its not odd at all. Check MH4's first trailer, it doesn't show a flagship, shows 2 old monsters, no fighting, and literally running the entire time. Doesn't even show the new weapons at the time (Charge Blade and Insect Glaive) either

Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0O9KwMZ7_8

MH: World's trailer was lightyear's better.
Boxart shows just Rathian though. MH4's had Gore Magala. It's not that big of a deal, but just odd. Maybe it is just some way to appeal to whatever demo Capcom's trying to target in the West.
 

Raide

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Boxart shows just Rathian though. MH4's had Gore Magala. It's not that big of a deal, but just odd. Maybe it is just some way to appeal to whatever demo Capcom's trying to target in the West.

Personally, Rathian/Rathalos have always been the monster of Monster Hunter. In all the games, you fight lots of normal stuff and then this pissed dragon comes for you. A real test of what the player has learned so far. Then make an angrier red version🤣

I am sure they will have loads of weird monsters, hell, maybe we get some mechanical ones.
 

le.phat

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Okay real talk: What monster are you guys fiending the most for ?

Personally i would die for a next gen Yan Garuga battle, allthough i want Devil Jho in here as well.
 
It proves everything. He's the only director for the main series. If you think the gameplay is going to change that drastically, you are crazy lol. To most MH vets ive talked to, its looks like the same old MH gameplay with lots of improvements and pretty graphics.

And it is in the OP, yet everyone seems to be in denial about it lol
If its not a numbered title its not the next mainline game thats a fact. It's currently monster hunter's next major title but not the next mainline title. The mainline games are numbered, this is fact.

We haven't even seen enough footage to declare if this is the same old MH gameplay. All the footage we've seen has gone against that
 

Runner67

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How about we stop bickering about whether this is the ONE TRUE MONSTER HUNTER and just agree that both entries are being made with the best resources Capcom has to offer. They're both being crafted by seasoned series veterans (both teams have created amazing entries to the series, even "mainline" ones).

Capcom is obviously making an enormous effort here to modernize this franchise in the hopes that it will draw larger western audiences. That doesn't mean they will sacrifice the soul of the game, and I can't imagine the team responsible for so much of the franchise's progress will drop the ball now.

However, that doesn't take away from the appeal of the previous gameplay. MHXX will be the MH we know and love, and I'm sure it will be everything I've come to expect from the series.

"Mainline" is a worthless distinction.

? I never once mentioned XX though, nor did I compare it to anything else... I've imported it on 3ds and will be getting it on the switch, regardless of a western release. I love it. I also love MH: World for what its going to be already.

The only thing I said is that MH: World is the next Mainline entry. XX is not a mainline entry, it was the next "Portable" game produced by Ichinose and the "B" team. It is a fantastic entry at that.
 

Shengar

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How about we stop bickering about whether this is the ONE TRUE MONSTER HUNTER and just agree that both entries are being made with the best resources Capcom has to offer. They're both being crafted by seasoned series veterans (both teams have created amazing entries to the series, even "mainline" ones).

Capcom is obviously making an enormous effort here to modernize this franchise in the hopes that it will draw larger western audiences. That doesn't mean they will sacrifice the soul of the game, and I can't imagine the team responsible for so much of the franchise's progress will drop the ball now.

However, that doesn't take away from the appeal of the previous gameplay. MHXX will be the MH we know and love, and I'm sure it will be everything I've come to expect from the series.

"Mainline" is a worthless distinction.
True. For Monster Hunter fans, this is a good news considering that we could potentially have two ongoing title with vast difference between them to play. I guess those who busy bickering which title is the mainline title is not doesn't even care about MH in the slightest. It's all back to console war shit and which platform is the greates ever.
 

Kinsei

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Personally, Rathian/Rathalos have always been the monster of Monster Hunter. In all the games, you fight lots of normal stuff and then this pissed dragon comes for you. A real test of what the player has learned so far. Then make an angrier red version🤣

I am sure they will have loads of weird monsters, hell, maybe we get some mechanical ones.

We need to move away from dumb mantises piloting metal gears and jet dragons, not run towards them.
 

Meesh

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Check this trailer out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe-RAeDfOMM

Its better. Also, first MH trailers always suck.
Yeah, it's not bad..... but to me personally doesn't feel as epic as past trailers? Anyone else get that vibe? I think it's the music, seriously.... I'm not getting the same rush watching that as past reveals. It really doesn't matter though and it's more of a nitpick cuz I'm sure the game will be utterly amazing.
 

le.phat

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If its not a numbered title its not the next mainline game thats a fact. It's currently monster hunter's next major title but not the next mainline title. The mainline games are numbered, this is fact.

We haven't even seen enough footage to declare if this is the same old MH gameplay. All the photo we've seen has gone against that

God of war spin-off confirmed. Who gives a fuck when Capcom's A players are on the project ?
 

Haunted

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I'd also like to thank ShockingAlberto for dropping bits and pieces of his own knowledge of this project in this thread and helping illuminate some of the decision-making at Capcom. It's appreciated.
 
It was also years before the game was done. MH:W is out in less than a year. They should have shown more.

They already confirmed the return of all 14 weapon types. You can bet there's gonna be more trailers and demos between now and release showcasing more familiar weapons and features.
 

PKrockin

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If its not a numbered title its not the next mainline game thats a fact. It's currently monster hunter's next major title but not the next mainline title. The mainline games are numbered, this is fact.
True, just like how Super Mario World wasn't a mainline Mario game in 1991. I recall it was only granted mainline status in the landmark Importance of Mario Video Games Council of 1996.
 

Lelou

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I was thinking that capcom learned their mistakes from the resident evil series.
But it seems they don't.

Well.. I really don't know what to hope anymore
 

rpmurphy

Member
Okay real talk: What monster are you guys fiending the most for ?

Personally i would die for a next gen Yan Garuga battle, allthough i want Devil Jho in here as well.
Qurupeko needs to make a triumphant comeback. I can't think of a monster that is a more perfect match for this game.
 

Kinsei

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Okay real talk: What monster are you guys fiending the most for ?

Personally i would die for a next gen Yan Garuga battle, allthough i want Devil Jho in here as well.

Peco and Lunastra.

I really want Gobul back but it seems that will never happen.
 

Runner67

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If its not a numbered title its not the next mainline game thats a fact. It's currently monster hunter's next major title but not the next mainline title. The mainline games are numbered, this is fact.

We haven't even seen enough footage to declare if this is the same old MH gameplay. All the photo we've seen has gone against that

Um, the number has nothing to do with anything if the director from the 4 previous numbered games is directing it. It is a mainline title for that exact reason. And everything we've seen actually supports the old MH gameplay. We still have 4th gen running, jumping, climbing, mounting. Every weapon attack we've seen is the similar or has the same animations. The bits and pieces we have seen shows that the gameplay will likely be retained as with other entries in the series.

The only thing different we can really spell out is that going from area to area is seamless, stealth options are available, and you can manipulate the environment and other monsters to help you hunt.

That was just as much of an improvement that went into the 4th gen from the 3rd gen. It is our first 5th gen game. Seeing the mainline director should prove that already.
 
🤣 Asshole bird.

Tiny Kut was the best hunting mission

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God of war spin-off confirmed. Who gives a fuck when Capcom's A players are on the project ?

True, just like how Super Mario World wasn't a mainline Mario game in 1991. I recall it was only granted mainline status in the landmark Importance of Mario Video Games Council of 1996.

literally every mainline entry for Monster Hunter is numbered. Those are different games from different companies that obviously dont follow the same formula in naming. Literally every mainline MH game has a number attached to it indicating its the next generation for the series idk why we're even arguing this lmao
 
Well that's kinda the point. This is the most important game at Capcom right now, they are putting their best talent on it.

I don't think anyone should assume that means it will be the same or have the same feel as the previous games. It's being changed to some degree to appeal to the west, although I don't know enough about MH games to really know how much.
I get that. But I'm not sure why people assume the COMBAT (caps for emphasis because I don't know how to bold on mobile) will necessarily suffer for it. I can see increasing its western appeal by reducing gathering times, modernizing the HUD, and tweaking gameplay systems (stealth and traversal, no transition screens), but the west has shown that they can appreciate deliberate combat. I don't see much about the MH combat system that inherently repels westerners other than old "janky" animations.

I fully expect the prep process to be expedited/simplified (auto-fill bags with previously crafted healing/ammo/trap items and whatnot upon returning to town). I pray to God the gunner experience is simplified. The online system/mission structure will also probably be tweaked a bit.

I don't have insider knowledge on this, mind you, but I can't imagine the folks responsible for making MH what it is today will ruin what makes the games so great for their fans. Maybe I'm too optimistic.
 
MH:W is not as big a departure from its previous entries as RE7 was from its series.

it will be if the game structure and the actual mechanics of play are radically different to accomodate its open world persistent online focus at the expense of the single player and everything else

Too demanding for Switch?
Looks great anyway.

Its targeted at the 18-35 demoI think. Switch is for geeks memba.
 
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