Monster Hunter Wilds - Official Game Overview Trailer | TGS 2024

Summary

In Monster Hunter Wilds, players embark on an epic journey to the Forbidden Lands, leading an expedition to investigate a mysterious monster, the White Wraith, and rescue a lost tribe known as the Keepers. Guided by Alma, a handler, you’ll hunt monsters, forge powerful gear, and explore the dynamic environment of the Windward Plains, battling both monsters and the elements. With the help of your Palico companion and other hunters, you must adapt, survive, and conquer the challenges ahead in this thrilling adventure, filled with rich ecosystems, powerful enemies, and strategic hunting missions.

Takeaways

• 🌍 Welcome to Monster Hunter Wilds, an adventure set in the Forbidden Lands, recently discovered and under investigation by the guild.
• 👦 The story revolves around Nat, a boy who survived a monster attack in the Forbidden Lands and is now under guild protection.
• 🦸‍♂️ Your main objective is to investigate the monster known as the White Wraith and rescue Nat's people, the Keepers.
• 👩‍🏫 Alma will be your guide on this journey, helping you navigate the adventure and providing essential information along the way.
• 🛠️ Each expedition unit consists of a hunter, handler, smithy, and a pico, each with critical roles to support the mission.
• 🦖 Monsters of the Windward Plains, such as Doaga, Bahara, and Chatak Cabra, offer diverse and dangerous encounters. Observing their behavior and adapting your strategies is key to survival.
• ⚡ The most dangerous monster in the region is Row, which has adapted to lightning storms and uses them to unleash devastating attacks.
• 🏕️ Pop-up camps serve as important fast travel points for restocking supplies and changing equipment but can be destroyed if monsters find them.
• 🛡️ Players must choose from 14 weapon types, with options ranging from close-range combat to long-range attacks, depending on their preferred playstyle.
• 👥 In multiplayer, you can join up to three other hunters, or call for NPC support if playing offline, to assist in your hunts.

Q & A

Who is the main guide in the Monster Hunter Wilds expedition?

The main guide in the expedition is Alma, who provides guidance and information throughout the journey.

What are the main objectives of the expedition in the Forbidden Lands?

The expedition aims to investigate the mysterious monster known as the White Wraith and rescue Nat's people, known as the Keepers.

What roles make up each expedition unit?

Each expedition unit consists of a Hunter, a Handler, a Smithy, and a Pico, with each playing a vital role for the guild.

What is the responsibility of the Handler in the unit?

The Handler manages the Hunter's quests, authorizes hunts, and ensures the Hunter has all necessary information.

What dangers are present in the Windward Plains?

The Windward Plains are dangerous due to its everchanging weather, ravenous carnivores, and a phenomenon called the sand tide, which conjures thunder and lightning.

What are some of the creatures encountered in the Windward Plains?

Some creatures include the Doaga (a pack-forming species with an alpha leader), Bahara (which can create quicksand traps), and Chatak Cabra (toad-like monsters with a large tongue).

What creature is at the top of the food chain in the Windward Plains?

Row, a creature adapted to lightning storms, sits at the top of the food chain in the Windward Plains and can discharge devastating attacks.

What is the role of pop-up camps during the expedition?

Pop-up camps serve as fast travel points, places to change equipment, and locations to restock items, though they can be destroyed if discovered by monsters.

What kind of support does the Pico provide to the Hunter?

The Pico provides various support, such as laying traps and healing the Hunter during battles.

How does multiplayer work in Monster Hunter Wilds?

In multiplayer, players can fire an SOS flare to call up to three other hunters for help. If playing offline or if the party isn't full, NPC support hunters can assist instead.

What is the importance of gathering materials from monsters?

Hunters can gather materials from defeated monsters to upgrade their weapons and armor, making them more prepared for future hunts.