Upgrade Unleashed in Monster Hunter Wilds: Akuma from Street Fighter joins the fray, fiercer Tempered monsters appear, balancing adjustments are made, and further additions are included in the May update.
Hey there, gaming buds! It's finally time to gear up for the mega update dropping in Monster Hunter Wilds on May 28, 2025! This ain't just another run-of-the-mill patch; we're talkin' about some serious content here.
Here are the top highlights on the agenda:
Time to Street Fight!
Street Fighter 6, one of Capcom's flagship series, teams up with Monster Hunter Wilds for an unforgettable collaboration. Players will embark on a series of quests, flexin' with none other than Akuma, a Street Fighter heavyweight. Completing these missions will earn you an exclusive armor set and cosmetic layered armor inspired by the iconic character. But wait, there's more! The special armor grants you the power to perform Akuma's moves and combos directly lifted from Street Fighter 6.
Get Your Combat On
If you slay monsters with style, you'll be stoked to hear that the May Update will feature several 8★ Tempered Monsters. These beastly opponents are Gore Magala, Rey Dau, Uth Duna, Nu Udra, and Jin Dahaad. These guys have increased health, resistance to the wounding mechanics, and beefed-up stats for multiplayer scaling. So gear up, hunters, 'cause these titans ain't gonna go down easy!
Weaponicious Balance
Ready to feel the power in your hands? That's right - Capcom's cookin' up a ton of weapon balance changes and system adjustments, along with a heapin' spoonful of bug fixes. The Hammer, Hunting Horn, Gunlance, Light Bowgun, and Heavy Bowgun will receive some major love, with adjustments designed to make each weapon type more user-friendly and packin' a bigger punch.
Life of Luxury
Capcom's also addin' a stack of quality-of-life improvements and minor new features to the game. You'll now be able to grab some shut-eye at the Grand Hub and Suja, Peaks of Accord, restoring any damaged Pop-up Camps. Say goodbye to the annoying pop-up asking if you want to keep an item when your item pouch is full. Instead, the item will automatically be sent to your item box. Plus, keep an eye out for countdowns on meal effects and optimizations to VRAM usage.
Now, ya might be wonderin', "Is Monster Hunter gettin' back to its challenging roots?" Well, the addition of these resilient 8★ Tempered Monsters is a step in the right direction for the hardcore fans who crave a real hunt. But we'll see if Capcom keeps the momentum goin' with more balance changes in future updates. Until then, grab your fists and get ready to learn how to take down monsters with style, 'cause Akuma's about to teach you a thing or two!
Monster Hunter WildsLet's go huntin'! Venture into Forbidden Lands to discover uncharted territories and hunt giant monsters alongside your friends in online co-op to protect nature and mankind in Monster Hunter Wilds.
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- Excited gamers can now enjoy Street Fighter 6, collaborating with Monster Hunter Wilds, exclusively on Xbox Series X, PC, and Windows, bringing the legendary Akuma to the quest for an exclusive armor set inspired by the character.
- Microsoft Store and other retailers offer Monster Hunter Wilds, allowing Xbox gamers to challenge the newly added 8★ Tempered Monsters, including Gore Magala, Rey Dau, and others, with improved balance and system adjustments.
- Capcom has announced an extensive list of quality-of-life improvements for Monster Hunter Wilds on PC, Xbox, and Windows, such as the ability to rest at the Grand Hub, Suja, and Peaks of Accord, automatic item box placement, and meal effect countdowns, improving gameplay and player experience.
- Stay tuned for the upcoming mega update in Monster Hunter Wilds, offering an extraordinary blend of entertainment on Xbox Series X, PC, and Windows, with immersive gaming experiences, collaborations, and updates that bring together the worlds of street fighting and monster hunting.
