Monster Hunter Wilds hath been graced with a new vision, unveiled amidst the Summer Game Fest revelry, with the promise of crossplay bestowed upon us. The effervescent Geoff Keighley, wielding his hosting sword, did summon forth the esteemed series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto to enlighten us on what lay ahead for Monster Hunter Wilds. Tsujimoto did declare, “I entreat thee, dear players, to anticipate the joy of engaging with comrades across diverse platforms come the simultaneous release of the game in the year of 2025.” This proclamation of crossplay heralds a new dawn for the franchise, for both Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter Rise didst suffer from disjointed launches and the inability to quest with companions on other systems.
With a flourish, Capcom did later confirm this news on X (formerly Twitter) for those discerning souls who did ponder the words spoken upon the stage.
Behold, for ’tis confirmed! As decreed at the Summer Game Fest, crossplay shalt grace the realm of Monster Hunter Wilds!
No matter where thy path may lead, hunters united are stronger. #MHWilds pic.twitter.com/pmxYOk2Qnt
— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) June 7, 2024
The trailer itself did showcase more of the arid desert sands we hath glimpsed afore, yet now revealing a new behemoth of the skies. This lightning bird, with its crackling power, did wreak havoc upon lesser Balaharas and valiant hunters alike. ‘Tis a formidable foe whose presence shall surely haunt our dreams henceforth.
The majestic Heavy Bowgun didst feature prominently throughout the trailer in consort with the stalwart Great Sword. Alas, the users of the Hunting Horn doth linger in patient vigil, yearning to behold their cherished instrument in all its next-generation splendor — mayhap in the next unveiling. Monster Hunter Wilds hath forsaken the previous ethos of segmented realms in favor of a seamless expanse, a verdant open world unlike aught seen afore in the annals of the franchise.
Monster Hunter Wilds doth dwell not upon a fixed release date, but it is ordained to venture forth into the wild unknown come the year of our gaming deities 2025, gracing the realms of PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam in harmonious synchronicity.
