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Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds is set to receive a large expansion, Ascendance, in 2027, alongside a demo, price restructuring, and a Steam Deck Playable rating. A collaboration with 30 Minutes Fantasy brings Rathalos and Arkveld kits to that model kit line in March 2027.
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Monster Hunter Wilds has been in a period of active preparation for its first major expansion. Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026, the large DLC Ascendance is scheduled for 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. It adds a sky-ruins map, a Master Rank quest tier, the Boost Bracer equipment item for new movement and combat actions, and returns Elder Dragons Kushala Daora and Lao-Shan Lung. Access requires owning the base game and clearing the Chapter 6-1 quest "Awakening from a Dream."
In the months since the announcement, Capcom has taken steps to broaden the game's reach and streamline its product lineup. A Steam page for Ascendance opened in June, accepting wishlist registrations. The announcement also brought a concurrent player surge on PC, with the count more than doubling to 38,163 within two days. In July, Capcom revised prices and restructured the game's editions ahead of the expansion, dropping the standard edition to 4,990 yen and discontinuing the Deluxe Edition, Premium Deluxe Edition, and Cosmetic DLC Pass, replacing them with the Gold Edition, Cosmetic DLC Collection, and Extra Cosmetic DLC Pack.
Capcom also made the game more accessible. A Steam Deck Playable rating was confirmed in July. In August, an early-game demo with save transfer support arrived for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, alongside the Ver.1.042 update that made event quests playable offline and permanent. A separate collaboration with Bandai Spirits brings Monster Hunter Wilds equipment into the 30 Minutes Fantasy model kit line, with Rathalos and Arkveld kits scheduled for March 2027.
Key facts
- Expansion announcement
- Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance was announced at Summer Game Fest 2026 for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. ↗
- Expansion content
- Ascendance adds a sky-ruins map, Master Rank quest tier, Boost Bracer equipment, and the return of Kushala Daora and Lao-Shan Lung. ↗
- Access requirement
- Players must own the base game and clear the Chapter 6-1 quest "Awakening from a Dream" to access the expansion. ↗
- Steam page
- The Steam store page for Ascendance opened on June 10, accepting wishlist registrations; price and release date were unannounced. ↗
- PC player surge
- PC concurrent players for Wilds reached 38,163 within two days of the Ascendance announcement, more than doubling. ↗
- Price revision
- Effective August 4, the standard edition dropped to 4,990 yen; Deluxe Edition, Premium Deluxe Edition, and Cosmetic DLC Pass were discontinued, replaced by Gold Edition, Cosmetic DLC Collection, and Extra Cosmetic DLC Pack. ↗
- Demo and update
- An early-game demo with save transfer support released August 5, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam; Ver.1.042 made event quests playable offline and made "Pupropolu Isn't Crying" permanent. ↗
- Steam Deck rating
- Steam Deck compatibility was changed from Unknown to Playable, with default graphics settings running comfortably on the handheld. ↗
- 30MF collaboration
- A collaboration with 30 Minutes Fantasy brings Rathalos and Arkveld equipment into the 30MF build system, with both kits scheduled for March 2027. ↗
Timeline
- Aug 21, 2026 30 Minutes Fantasy Teams With Monster Hunter Wilds, Reveals Rathalos and Arkveld Kits
- Aug 5, 2026 Monster Hunter Wilds Gets Early-Game Demo With Save Transfer
- Jul 14, 2026 Monster Hunter Wilds Price Revised, Editions Discontinued Before Ascendance
- Jul 8, 2026 Monster Hunter Wilds Now Rated Playable on Steam Deck
- Jun 10, 2026 Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Steam Page Opens With Wishlist Registrations
- Jun 8, 2026 Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance DLC Doubles PC Concurrent Players
- Jun 7, 2026 Inside Picks 8 Unmissable Games for 2027
- Jun 7, 2026 Automaton's Weekly Roundup: Ace Combat 8 Release Date, Monster Hunter Wilds DLC, and More
- Jun 5, 2026 Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance Expansion Announced for 2027
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Facts
- Release
- game · 2027 · 2026-06-07
- Release
- game · December 4, 2026 · 2026-09-09
- Release
- game · 2026-08-05 · PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam · 2026-08-05
- Release
- game · 2026-06-08 · PC · 2026-06-08
- Noted
- standard edition price drop to 4,990 yen · 2026-07-14
- Noted
- discontinuation of Deluxe Edition, Premium Deluxe Edition, and Cosmetic DLC Pass · 2026-07-14
- Noted
- introduction of Gold Edition, Cosmetic DLC Collection, and Extra Cosmetic DLC Pack · 2026-07-14
- Noted
- available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam · 2026-07-14
- Noted
- Monster Hunter Wilds is currently on sale for the same three platforms. · 2026-08-05
- Noted
- Monster Hunter Wilds Now Rated Playable on Steam Deck · 2026-07-08
- Announced
- early-game demo with save transfer · 2026-08-05
- Announced
- Ver.1.042 update · 2026-08-05
- Announced
- limited-time event quest 'Pupropolu Isn't Crying' becomes permanent · 2026-08-05
- Announced
- all 26 currently available event quests and challenge quests can be played offline · 2026-08-05
- Announced
- quest counter adjustment so available quests appear at the top · 2026-08-05
- Announced
- several other bug fixes · 2026-08-05
- Announced
- demo content and length not yet detailed · 2026-08-05
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1m ago
Capcom announced during the September 9 Nintendo Direct broadcast that Monster Hunter Wilds will come to the Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2026. The Switch 2 version includes all previous title updates, so players get the full base game experience from the start. The announcement also confirmed that the large-scale expansion DLC, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, will be distributed on the Switch 2, though no release date was given. The Switch 2 version supports local wireless multiplayer, letting players gather with their consoles for co-op hunts. In Japan, Capcom will release a bundled hardware set, the Nintendo Switch 2 Monster Hunter Wilds Set, on the same day, pairing the console with a download copy of the game. Pre-orders for the Switch 2 version open after the Direct ends. The game carries a target age rating of 15 years and older. The announcement appeared in the same Direct that outlined other upcoming Switch 2 titles, though details on the expansion content remain sparse for now.
5d ago
CAPCOM revealed the first trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance during Sony's State of Play on September 3. The trailer introduces Gundoraja, a new Elder Dragon that controls thunderclouds, and shows returning monsters Lao Shan Lung and Kushala Daora. The expansion adds Boost Drivers, attacks that activate Boost, which temporarily strengthens certain actions and opens new combos, stronger guarding, and more. A new field, the Kumoi Ruins, uses Seikret gliding and updrafts for vertical exploration. A new bird wyvern, Araqueta, also appears. Tokyo Game Show demos at the PlayStation and Capcom booths will offer a hunt quest against Araqueta. The expansion launches in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. According to PlayStation.Blog, the story takes place several years after the base game's ending. Nata, who was a child in Monster Hunter Wilds, has grown into a young man working with the survey team and aiming to become a hunter, accompanied by his partner Moriba Sakigake.
Sep 1
Capcom released the first batch of its Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth lineup on September 1, with Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance headlining as the world's first playable exhibit of the expansion. The trial offers three quests: a new monster hunt set in the floating ruins field, a revived elder dragon hunt, and a Chatacabra hunt that doubles as a tutorial for players new to Monster Hunter Wilds. The new Boost Bracer action is usable across all three quests. The revived elder dragon's identity is being withheld until the Capcom Spotlight | TGS 2026 stream on September 16 at 23:00 JST. Playable slots require numbered tickets distributed first-come, first-served near the Ascendance corner of the booth. The same announcement covers Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Mega Man: Dual Override, both getting their first playable exhibits in Japan, plus playable builds of Onimusha Way of the Sword, Pragmata, Street Fighter 6, and Monster Hunter Outlanders. Non-game attractions include Street Fighter: The Movie costumes and a Biohazard shooting range run with Tokyo Marui.
Aug 21
Bandai Spirits streamed the 15th 30 Minutes Label New Product Presentation on August 21, 2026, unveiling new 30 Minutes Fantasy kits. The lineup includes the Class Up Armor (Savage Hunter), the second Class V Dark Nebiru Ark Knight, the Necros Mephist starter set, and a general-purpose tetoron seal set. A collaboration with Monster Hunter Wilds brings Rathalos and Arkveld equipment into the 30MF format, with both sets scheduled for March 2027.
Aug 5
Capcom announced an early-game demo for Monster Hunter Wilds, set to release on August 5, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. The demo supports save data transfer, allowing players who start the full game without existing save data to carry over their demo progress. The announcement accompanied details for the Ver.1.042 update, arriving August 4 at 11:30. That update makes the limited-time event quest "Pupropolu Isn't Crying" permanent and allows all 26 currently available event quests and challenge quests to be played offline, a change from their previous online-only availability. The update also adjusts the quest counter so available quests appear at the top of the list. Several other bug fixes are included. The demo and update arrive ahead of the 2027 release of the ultra-large expansion "Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance," which is the context for the announcement. Capcom has not yet detailed the demo's content or length, promising further information later. Monster Hunter Wilds is currently on sale for the same three platforms.
Jul 14
Capcom has announced a price revision and product lineup restructuring for Monster Hunter Wilds, effective August 4 at 9:00. The game's standard edition will drop to 4,990 yen (tax included). Three existing bundles-the Deluxe Edition, Premium Deluxe Edition, and Cosmetic DLC Pass-will be discontinued. Three new set products will replace them: the Gold Edition (base game plus two items), the Cosmetic DLC Collection (all 10 DLC packs), and the Extra Cosmetic DLC Pack (paid DLC previously sold separately). Premium bonuses previously tied to the discontinued editions will be obtainable through the new sets. The changes come ahead of the super-large expansion Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, scheduled for 2027. The game is currently available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
Jul 8
Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds has had its Steam Deck compatibility rating changed from Unknown to Playable. The game's default graphics settings are described as running comfortably on the handheld, and it was already popular on the platform, ranking 17th in the Top 100 Games Played on Steam Deck shortly after launch.
Jun 10
Capcom opened the Steam store page for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance on June 10, accepting wishlist registrations. The expansion, announced at Summer Game Fest 2026, adds a sky-ruins map, Boost Bracer action, new monsters, and appearances of Lao-Shan Lung and Kushala Daora. Price and release date are unannounced; the base game is on sale until June 19.
Jun 8
Following the announcement of the 'Monster Hunter Wilds' expansion 'Ascendance' at Summer Game Fest 2026, the game's concurrent player count on PC more than doubled within two days, reaching 38,163. Meanwhile, the previous title 'Monster Hunter: World' hit 42,287 concurrent players and surpassed 30 million units sold worldwide.
Jun 7
Japanese gaming site Inside has curated a list of eight major titles confirmed for 2027, including the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, a full remake of the original Tomb Raider, and the debut title from Ikumi Nakamura's studio UNSEEN. The list also features new entries in the Virtua Fighter and Dragon Ball Xenoverse series, a new Gundam action game, and large DLC for Monster Hunter: Wilds.
Jun 7
Automaton's 85th weekly roundup highlights seven notable game articles, including the October 2 release of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve with a pre-order bonus port of Ace Combat Zero, the announcement of Monster Hunter Wilds large DLC Ascendance featuring Kushala Daora and Lao-Shan Lung, and Palworld's official release on July 10 with its biggest update.
Jun 5
Capcom announced the large-scale expansion Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on June 5. The expansion is scheduled for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. It introduces a new sky-bound land, a Master Rank quest tier, and a new equipment item called the Boost Bracer, which enables new movement and combat actions. The trailer confirmed the return of Elder Dragons Kushala Daora and Lao-Shan Lung. Players must own the base game and have cleared the Chapter 6-1 quest "Awakening from a Dream" to access the expansion. Separately, Capcom announced that a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds is in development, with release details to come later. The base game launched in February 2025 and sold over 8 million copies in its first three days, later reaching 10 million by March 2025.