A brand-new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, the massive expansion to Monster Hunter Wilds, debuted in State of Play! Coming to PlayStation 5 in 2027, Ascendance evolves the hunting experience further with new monsters, a new locale, and a new story that goes beyond the ending of the base game.
The next chapter
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance continues the adventures of the Expedition Team in the Forbidden Lands further past the ending of the main story in Monster Hunter Wilds. The arrival of new monsters and the passage of time bring significant change to the world and characters we first met in the base game.
The story begins with the sudden appearance of the colossal Elder Dragon Lao-Shan Lung in the Forbidden Lands, leaving the Expedition Team and its members powerless as devastation unfolds around them. The story moves forward several years as the Expedition fortifies their position in preparation for the return of Lao-Shan Lung, including the construction of Madoi Stronghold.
As time passes, the mist that once shrouded Wyveria’s skies finally clears, revealing the Skybound Eyrie: a new locale floating high above the clouds. This mysterious new region features lush open landscapes, ancient ruins, and never-before-seen endemic life. A vast and unexplored frontier awaits in the sky!
Familiar faces from Monster Hunter Wilds return changed by the years that have passed since the encounter with Arkveld. Nata, the young Keeper turned apprentice Hunter, has now grown into a full-fledged member of the Expedition Team. He steps into the fray alongside his Wudwud partner Bangard. Guided by the pair, Hunters will venture into the Skybound Eyrie, where many unexpected events await them.
As you explore, you’ll investigate ecological disturbances that seem to have been set in motion by Lao-Shan Lung’s arrival. Strange abnormalities in the Forbidden Lands, the sudden expansion of Guardian Monsters’ habitats, and the emergence of Elder Dragons are just a few of the mysteries and discoveries that lie ahead. What lies at the source of these strange phenomena?
New monsters
Araketa – A Bird Wyvern that soars the skies in packs
A newly discovered large monster, capable of high-speed flight across vast distances by controlling powerful air currents released from its wings. Leaders of the pack can emit distinctive calls that enable them to command and coordinate the movements of the pack.
Gundoraja – An Elder Dragon that controls storm clouds
A newly discovered Elder Dragon with the ability to bend the storm to its will has suddenly emerged from the darkest clouds over the Skybound Eyrie. What awaits our Hunters with this thunderous new foe?
New gameplay features
Boost Action
The Boost Bracer is a new piece of equipment that enables new abilities via the Hunter’s Slinger. When activated, the Boost Bracer temporarily enhances the Hunter’s combat capabilities, amplifying the unique characteristics and strengths of each of the 14 weapon types.
Use the powerful Boost Driverability to create openings, then go on the offensive in the temporary Boost, where your Hunter’s abilities are enhanced. Keep an eye out for the unique actions and combat opportunities enabled by harnessing the momentum of the Boost Bracer!
Check out the Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance official website and social channels for a closer look at the Boost Action for each weapon.
More abilities for each weapon type, as well as new gameplay mechanics, will be revealed in the future. Keep an eye out for these updates, along with much more news to share on Ascendance as we head towards launch on PS5 in 2027!
Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue demo available now
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance requires the base Monster Hunter Wilds game to play. You’ll need to have reached Hunter Rank 40 and completed the quest “Awaking From a Dream” to start the story and enter Master Rank when it launches in 2027.
If you haven’t checked out Monster Hunter Wilds, you can prepare for the launch of Ascendance next year by jumping into the free Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo, available now on PlayStation Store.
The demo allows you to create your Hunter and Palico, experience the opening moments of the story, and try out all 14 weapon types and their unique combat styles. Save data from the demo can be carried over to the full game, making it the perfect way to start your journey!
*The base game is required to play Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance.
