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Story Highlights
- Monster Hunter Wilds is one of the most well-anticipated games coming out next year.
- The game’s new trailer, titled “Sword & Shield,” showcases gameplay for specific equipment types.
- Fan reaction is positive, and the combat is seemingly smooth, entertaining, and full of energy.
Monster Hunter Wilds, the next mainline installment in the Monster Hunter series of open-world RPGs, just got a new trailer, revolving around combat gameplay for “Sword & Shield.” A basic yet reliable addition to the upcoming title, the clip highlights the player employing the items to attack and defend against their foes, with the Shield not just being able to guard but strike as well.
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The best part is that fans have pointed out how each registered hit has that “oomph” factor to it, signifying how fantastic Wilds’ combat feels already. Then there’s the “Focus Mode” ability, which allows players to “target a monster’s wounds and weak points.”
Wield the strengths of both Cut and Blunt damage with the Sword & Shield! When combined with its mobility, swift attacks and the ability to guard, you’ll be ready for whatever awaits you in the hunt!” reads the official description by Capcom.
Monster Hunter Wilds Has The Worlds Eyes Set On It Right Now
![Monster Hunter Wilds Looks All Set to Feature More Open-World Freedom Than Ever | Source: Capcom](https://cdn.exputer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Monster-Hunter-Wilds-1.jpg)
The Monster Hunter IP, tracing its origins to 2004 and being one of Capcom’s flagship franchises now in 2024, will welcome another rendition next year in the name of Monster Hunter Wilds. The series remains a prolific best-seller for Capcom, welcoming about 5 mainline iterations to date.
Monster Hunter Wilds was first revealed in December 2023, sparking deep-dyed interest in fans thanks to a spectacular trailer that showcases a little bit of what to expect from the game.
Forget GTA 6, this just made my entire 2025,” says one commenter on YouTube.
As per its official website, Wilds is coming out sometime in 2025 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. We’re likely to find out the release month later this year.
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