Monster Hunter Wilds Expansion “Ascendance”
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Onimusha, Resident Evil, Pragmata, and Monster Hunter franchises boost Capcom H1 results
Capcom reported significant financial growth for the six months ending September 30, 2026, with net sales up 49% year-on-year. This surge was primarily driven by strong performance in its Digital Contents segment, fueled by major franchises like Resident Evil, Pragmata, Monster Hunter, and Onimusha. Several titles, including Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata, exceeded sales expectations, contributing to an overall increase in unit sales.
Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo Launches on October 19th for Switch 2
Capcom announced that the Prologue Demo for Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on October 19th for the Nintendo Switch 2, allowing players to carry over their save data to the full game. The full game is set to release on December 4th for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, with a paid expansion, Ascendance, planned for 2027.
Monster Hunter Wilds’ Switch 2 Optimization Was “Painstaking”, Says Producer
Capcom producer Genki Sunano revealed the painstaking process of optimizing Monster Hunter Wilds for the Nintendo Switch 2, aiming for a 30 FPS target in handheld mode without compromising the core experience. The development involved extensive asset evaluation and rebuilding systems for efficiency, with the goal of delivering a comfortable handheld experience. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is slated for December 4th, with the Ascendance expansion to follow next year.
Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2 runs at a stable 30FPS, but it took Capcom a "painstaking, seemingly endless process" to get there
Capcom has detailed the extensive technical work required to bring Monster Hunter Wilds to the Nintendo Switch 2, aiming for a native experience rather than a scaled-down port. Producer Genki Sunano described the process as "painstaking" and "seemingly endless," involving numerous optimizations to achieve a stable 30FPS in handheld mode. This effort is intended to lay the groundwork for future updates and ports.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Team Wants to Bring Forward Lessons it Learned About PC Performance
Capcom is applying lessons learned from Monster Hunter Wilds' PC launch to the upcoming Ascendance expansion, aiming for improved performance across various hardware. The team is also incorporating player feedback for UI/UX enhancements and new mechanics like the Boost Bracer to create a more dynamic experience. Ascendance will feature returning monsters like Lao-Shan Lung and new creatures such as Gundoraja and Arakeeta, launching on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
After Monster Hunter Wilds' PC woes, lead says "it just takes a lot of time and research" to make games "perform well," but Capcom hopes it's got things figured out for Ascendance
Capcom producer Ryozo Tsujimoto acknowledges the performance issues faced by Monster Hunter Wilds on PC, stating that optimizing for a wide range of hardware requires significant time and research. The company hopes to apply lessons learned from Wilds' launch to the upcoming expansion, Ascendance, to ensure better performance on PC and other platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Oh good, the pervert's back
The article expresses strong negative sentiment towards the return of the Khezu monster in Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, detailing its unsettling and phallic appearance, disturbing sounds, moist texture, throbbing veins, paralyzing electricity, and parasitic reproduction. Despite the visceral repulsion, the author notes that Capcom provides mental health support for its motion capture actors. The expansion is slated for a 2027 release.
Monster Hunter Wilds confirms QOL for the base game and two returning monsters for Ascendance
Capcom has revealed several quality-of-life updates for Monster Hunter Wilds and its Ascendance expansion, including faster weapon switching and a more detailed monster field guide. The Ascendance expansion will also feature the return of monsters Teostra and Khezu. Additionally, character edit vouchers will be removed in Ascendance, with players receiving free vouchers and decorative pendants as compensation.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Director Promises Balance of Story and Endgame Challenges
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance director Takuro Hiraoka discussed the challenges of balancing game difficulty for both new and veteran players. The expansion aims to satisfy those seeking story progression while also offering robust endgame challenges for the hardcore audience. Capcom is working to ensure a satisfying experience for all player types.
Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance brings back the series' most terrifying foe
Capcom has confirmed that the Khezu, a notoriously unsettling creature from the Monster Hunter series, will return in Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance. The article details its disturbing appearance and abilities, noting its absence in Monster Hunter World but presence in titles like Monster Hunter Rise. The return of Khezu is met with a mix of apprehension and excitement.
'Players got better than we expected': Monster Hunter Wilds DLC director says Capcom is retuning its difficulty standards for the expansion's endgame
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance director Takuro Hiraoka stated that Capcom is re-evaluating its difficulty standards for the upcoming expansion's endgame. He explained that the base game's difficulty was intentionally set lower to avoid alienating new players, but the player base proved more skilled than anticipated. The team aims to balance the expansion to satisfy both new and veteran players seeking challenging endgame content.
Unbiased Monster Hunter producer predicts one weapon will climb the popularity rankings in Ascendance, has no agenda: 'Hammer should definitely go up a place or two'
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance producer Ryozo Tsujimoto predicts the Hammer weapon will see a rise in popularity due to new Boost Bracer mechanics. While acknowledging his personal bias as a long-time Hammer main, he believes the weapon's enhancements will make it more appealing. Director Takuro Hiraoka also suggested the Gunlance might gain popularity.
Monster Hunter Wilds Ending Paid Character Editing On December 3rd
Capcom announced that paid Character Edit Vouchers for Monster Hunter Wilds will be discontinued after an update on December 3, 2026. The change aims to make character editing more seamless and less expensive ahead of the Ascendance expansion, which is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Capcom is finally removing scummy character customization vouchers from Monster Hunter Wilds, players immediately dance…
Capcom has announced that character edit vouchers, which required real money purchases for appearance changes in Monster Hunter Wilds, will be removed from the game. This change will be implemented with the launch of the Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion in 2027, and players will be able to re-edit their characters freely. The decision has been met with widespread approval from the game's community, who have long criticized these microtransactions.
After playing Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, this huge expansion is the second wind the game needs
An early hands-on preview of the Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion reveals a significant upgrade for the base game, introducing a new vertical zone, Skybound Eyrie, and enhanced monster AI. The expansion also adds the Boost Bracer system, allowing players to enter a powered-up state with unique super attacks, aiming to increase combat intensity and provide a fresh challenge for experienced hunters.
Monster Hunter Wilds Players Get Free Edits Before Unlimited Changes
Capcom is removing Edit Vouchers from Monster Hunter Wilds digital storefronts on December 3, providing players with 10 free Character and 10 free Palico Edit Vouchers. Next year, with the Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance update, all players will receive unlimited free appearance edits for their hunter and Palico, regardless of whether they purchase the expansion. Players who previously bought vouchers will receive a special pendant set instead of a refund.
Monster Hunter Wilds upcoming expansion, Ascendance, reveals an infamous returning monster - and it looks like it'll address the difficulty complaints
Capcom has revealed that the infamous Elder Dragon Teostra will return in the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds expansion, Ascendance. The trailer showcases Teostra's enhanced blast and charging attacks, suggesting a more challenging fight. The expansion also introduces the 'Boost Bracer' mechanic to help players counter aggressive threats, and promises general gameplay improvements like faster weapon swapping and out-of-tent equipment changes, which will also be applied to the base game.
Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance is the fusion cuisine of World and Rise I was hoping for
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance introduces the Boost Bracer, a new mechanic that enhances weapon movesets and unlocks new abilities, reminiscent of Monster Hunter Rise's Wirebugs. This DLC promises a full-length campaign with Master Rank difficulty, featuring new monsters like the Alpha Araketa and challenging encounters against returning foes such as Teostra. The preview highlights how these new combat options will be essential for survival against increasingly formidable enemies.
Monster Hunter Wilds will soon stop charging players to edit their characters as Capcom scraps the game's worst microtransaction
Capcom is removing the controversial microtransaction for character edits in Monster Hunter Wilds, effective December 3. Players will receive free edit vouchers, and future expansions like Ascendance will offer unlimited free edits. While players who previously paid for edits will not be refunded, they will receive a special in-game pendant set as compensation.
Capcom Spotlight Announcements: Dogma, Monster Hunter & More
Capcom's Tokyo Game Show presentation revealed updates for several titles, including Pragmata, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, and Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. Pragmata will receive a Mega Man collaboration DLC, while Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is set for a 2027 release with new features and returning monsters. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen also received a story trailer and character creation preview, launching October 9 for multiple platforms.
