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Monster Hunter Wilds: Expansion and Switch 2 updates

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Capcom has provided extensive details regarding the ‘Ascendance’ expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds, scheduled for release on December 31, 2027, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The expansion’s narrative follows the devastation caused by the Elder Dragon Lao-Shan Lung and involves the construction of the Madoi Stronghold. New environments include the Skybound Eyrie and the Cloud Dwelling Ruins, with featured monsters including the pack-hunting Araketa, the storm-controlling Elder Dragon Gundoraja, and the return of Teostra and Khezu. Gameplay updates center on the ‘Boost Bracer’ system, which allows hunters to enter a ‘Boost’ state to perform enhanced weapon actions and faster follow-up attacks. This includes a vertical strike for the Lance and new axe slashes for the Long Sword. The expansion will also introduce Master Rank content and the ability to switch weapons more quickly without mounting a riding beast. Regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 version, Capcom confirmed a December 4, 2026, launch date. This version will include all title updates, such as the Grand Hub, additional monsters like Mizutsune and Gogmazios, and a Final Fantasy XIV Online collaboration. In ~~September~~ October 2026, Capcom ~~announced~~ hosted hands-on ~~trial~~ playtesting events ~~for ‘MonHan Club’ members~~ in ~~Tokyo~~ Osaka and ~~Osaka.~~ Yokohama, offering quests featuring Kematris and Lagiacrus. On October 20, 2026, Capcom released an early-game demo for the Nintendo Switch 2 titled ‘To the Forest’, covering the prologue and Chapters 1 through 3. ~~While the~~ The demo ~~is offline-only~~ includes a character and ~~capped at~~ Palico editor and allows for save data transfer to the full game. Technical analysis indicates the version utilizes NVIDIA DLSS, offering a 30 ~~FPS, demonstrations indicate stable performance~~ FPS quality mode in ~~both handheld and~~ docked ~~modes.~~ mode or a performance mode targeting 40 to 55 FPS. Players who pre-order by December 3 may receive the ‘Guild Knight Set’ and ‘Hope Charm’ talisman.

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