Tag: Monster Hunter
Random Unfortunate Eyeless Arachnid Named After Least-Appealing Monster Hunter Beasty
Don't look now
A new species of eyeless spider has been discovered in China. While we don't think the discovery of another arachnid should ever be a cause for celebration, notably, the person responsible for bringing this nightmare to light has decided to name it after the worst of all Monster Hunter monstrosities. Spotted by VG247, the little...
News PS Plus Premium Snags Three-Hour Trials for Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2
What's the story?
Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin are out now on PS4 (and they're obviously backwards compatible on PS5), but if you aren't quite sold on these turn-based RPGs, and you're a PS Plus Premium member, you should know that both games have three-hour trials through the subscription service. Said trials...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Gets More Gameplay, This Time With Sandworms
Wild
Capcom brought a new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds along to Summer Game Fest, showcasing yet more gameplay from next year's action RPG. As revealed in the previous State of Play promotion, we get to hear more from fully voiced protagonist (which still seems weird), as evil worms (with legs, actually) attack from beneath desert sands. Creepy...
Random Monster Hunter Wilds Fans Want to Date New Capcom Cutie, Gemma the Smithy
Lady D is not going to be pleased
Capcom knows what its audience wants and is giving it to them in Monster Hunter Wilds, promising some significant additions to the tried and true formula. Intriguingly, as was the case with Resident Evil Village's Lady Dimitriscu, the storied Japanese developer appears to have cracked the code regarding character...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Is Making Some Big Changes as Capcom Drops First Gameplay Details
Focus Mode and more
Following its gameplay reveal during the latest State of Play, Capcom has dropped some additional details on Monster Hunter Wilds. In brief, this definitely sounds like an evolution of Monster Hunter World, as the developer's placing an even heavier emphasis on creating a "living world". On the PlayStation Blog, community...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Gets First Gameplay, Looks Like the Evolution of World
Wilds thing
Monster Hunter Wilds was given its first proper gameplay trailer during the latest State of Play, and as ever, we're finding it very, very difficult to doubt Capcom. While it isn't raw footage, all the hallmarks of a proper Monster Hunter title are there, and we get to see some new beasts to boot. It's already apparent that this is the...
News This Is What Monster Hunter Stories Looks Like Running on PS5
A monstrous leap from 3DS
Originally a Nintendo 3DS game, it's fair to assume that the upcoming PS4 port of Monster Hunter Stories is no simple remaster — and the evidence can be found in this new Capcom livestream. Starting at around one hour mark in the above video, the team plays through the opening section of the RPG, and provides what is...
Interview Capcom on Why Monster Hunter Stories Is Finally Coming to PS4
Stories to be told
Next month, two Monster Hunter spinoff games are coming to PlayStation for the first time. Both the original Monster Hunter Stories and its sequel, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, are being ported to PS4 — but why now? We were lucky enough to ask producer Yoshihiro Akira this very question, while also getting the scoop...
News Monster Hunter Series Tops 100 Million Sales Milestone
World sells 25 million, Rise at 15 million
The Monster Hunter franchise from Capcom continues to go from strength to strength as the publisher has announced the series has now sold over 100 million copies across its many entries. Fuelled by recent entries like World and Rise, it sits in prime position to capitalise on the series' growing popularity...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Reportedly 'Fully Open World', Coming Q1 2025
Into the Wilds
With Dragon's Dogma 2 currently enthralling players worldwide, it might seem too soon for some to contemplate another open world epic from storied developer Capcom, but here we are. Reliable leakster Dusk Golem let slip a few morsels from sources on Discord, and they seem pretty confident that this one will arrive in Q1 of 2025,...
News Monster Hunter World Has Now Sold a Staggering 25 Million Copies
Worldwide
Monster Hunter World has long held the record as the best selling game Capcom has ever released, and the numbers just keep going up. Now six years old, the action RPG has topped 25 million sales — which is very much in mega hit territory. It's a figure that most games couldn't even dream of approaching, and just goes to show how far the...
News Monster Hunter Stories 2 Also Coming to PS4 on the Same Day as the First Game
Stories time
Well, we didn't see this coming. Previously, Capcom announced that 3DS RPG Monster Hunter Stories was getting a PS4 port this summer — and now the publisher has revealed that it'll actually release alongside the sequel, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (which is currently available on Nintendo Switch and PC). Both games launch...
News Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Event Announced, But Don't Expect Any Wilds Info
No rush
The good news: Capcom has announced a special Monster Hunter event to celebrate the series' 20th anniversary. Hurrah! The bad news: Capcom has confirmed that said 20th anniversary event will not feature any new announcements or information on Monster Hunter Wilds. Boo! It's a bit of a shame since we're all desperate to hear more about...
News Nintendo 3DS' Monster Hunter Stories Retells Its Tale on PS4 This Summer
With vastly improved visuals and voice acting
A remastered version of the more light-hearted Monster Hunter Stories will launch on PS4 this summer, after it originally launched on Nintendo 3DS almost a decade ago. The re-release will feature dramatically improved visuals, with enhanced lighting and textures, as well as full English and Japanese...
News Monster Hunter World Enjoys Massive Popularity Surge Following Wilds Reveal
Worldwide
Monster Hunter World is currently enjoying one of the most popular periods of its life, despite being almost six years old. The action RPG's active player numbers have skyrocketed over the last few weeks, with sites like Steam Charts suggesting it hasn't been this huge since the release of Iceborne — the game's only expansion — in...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Is Happening on PS5 in 2025
World gets its deserved sequel
It's official, folks: Capcom is following up on the fantastic Monster Hunter World with Monster Hunter Wilds. The title got a grand reveal at The Game Awards 2023, alongside a trailer that basically has us losing our minds over the gameplay possibilities. "Monster Hunter Wilds. The next generation in the...
News Capcom Could Be Cooking Something for Monster Hunter's 20th Anniversary
"Hunting experiences that will thrill and surprise you"
Capcom has unveiled a snazzy new website to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Monster Hunter. Said site contains a message that thanks fans for all of their support over the years, and concludes: "With these 20 years of success behind us, we hope to ride this momentum and bring you bigger,...
News Monster Hunter Gets Its Mobile Spin-Off on 14th September
Pre-register now for more rewards
Niantic and Capcom have today jointly revealed Monster Hunter Now, a mobile spin-off similar in style to Pokémon GO, will launch on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store on 14th September 2023. Pre-registration across both platforms is available now, and the more players who do so, the better the rewar
News Monster Hunter Rise Another Colossal Hit for Capcom, Tops 13 Million Sales
Rise up
Already a hit on Nintendo Switch and PC before coming to PS5 and PS4 early this year, Monster Hunter Rise has now topped a whopping 13 million sales. In other words, Capcom now has another undeniable blockbuster on its hands, adding to a string of hugely successful projects over the last five years or so. As we've pointed out previously, the...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Wraps Up on PS5, PS4 This August
Final patch will bundle together multiple title updates
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak only launched on PS5 and PS4 this year, but those who didn’t originally play on the Nintendo Switch or PC have had plenty to do. And there’ll be another enormous content drop on 24th August, as Capcom rolls up all of the title’s remaining post-release content...
News Final Monster Hunter Rise Event Will Stream on 7th June
Bonus update will be revealed
Capcom has revealed the last digital event for Monster Hunter Rise will be livestreamed next week on 7th June 2023. In it will be details on a "Bonus Update" for the PS5, PS4 title as well as a developer roundtable where the team reflects on the game as well as the Sunbreak expansion. "Find out what's coming in the...
News Monster Hunter's PSP Puzzle Fighter Spin-Off Could Be Coming to PS5, PS4
A gem
There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Airu de Puzzle, because the PSP exclusive only released in Japan over a decade ago. The game is, for all intents and purposes, a reskin of Puzzle Fighter – albeit with Monster Hunter’s mascot Felyne characters instead of chibi versions of Ryu and Ken. And it could be coming out worldwide,...
News Pokémon Go's Niantic Is Making an AR Monster Hunter Game
Sure, okay
After hitting on huge success with Pokémon Go, developer Niantic has basically been adapting the same idea to dozens of different brands. Have you seen those ads for the NBA version on Instagram, for example? Now you too can take on Steph Curry and LeBron James in your local neighbourhood – or something. We suppose, given its...
Random Monster Energy Thinks You Might Confuse Its Drinks with Monster Hunter
The difference is that Monster Hunter is good
Here's something we didn't realise was going on: Monster Energy has been going after other brands that have the word "monster" in them. As it turns out, this has been going on for quite a while, with the beverage company threatening legal action against other products that don't change their name...
News Monster Hunter Rise's Sunbreak Expansion Arrives on PS5, PS4 in April
Rise again
Monster Hunter Rise, like many of its predecessors, was significantly expanded with the arrival of a big DLC. Titled Sunbreak, it originally released for Nintendo Switch and PC in the summer of last year, and critics went crazy over it, heaping praise on how it shakes up the action RPG's gameplay loop, with new monsters, mechanics, and a...
News Monster Hunter Rise PS5 Port Is Practically Perfect, Says Performance Report
It even goes beyond 4K
Capcom has done an absolutely superb job of porting Monster Hunter Rise to PS5, says Digital Foundry. Their latest analysis reveals that the current-gen title provides a near perfect upgrade on the original Switch version, offering 60 frames-per-second across the board, while also boasting PC-like graphics options that you can...
Poll Did You Buy Monster Hunter Rise on PS5, PS4?
Rise up
Out now on PS5 and PS4, Monster Hunter Rise seems to be another banger from Capcom. Many have proclaimed this to be one of the best — if not the best — instalment in the long-running franchise, and now that PlayStation players can finally jump in, we want to know if you're buying a copy. We highly recommend it, by the way. We handed the...
News Monster Hunter Rise Hunts Down a Beastly PS5, PS4 Launch Trailer
Everything you need to know
Monster Hunter Rise is out now on PS5 and PS4. Having already existed on Nintendo Switch and PC for what feels like an age, Capcom's latest is a bit late to the party, but at least the port's pretty much flawless. Boasting 4K at 60 frames-per-second performance on PS5 in particular, this is a great way to get your hunt...
News Monster Hunter Rise Will Only Be Available Digitally on PS5, PS4
Download festival
There’ll be no physical version of Monster Hunter Rise when it launches on PS5 and PS4 early next year. The port of the critically acclaimed Nintendo Switch and PC release was hastily announced last week, following a series of leaks. However, physical fans may need to curb their enthusiasm, as publisher Capcom has confirmed to...
News Monster Hunter Rise Confirmed for PS5, PS4 Release, Out 20th January
Sunbreak DLC in spring 2023
Capcom has now confirmed Monster Hunter Rise will be making its way to PS5 and PS4 on 20th January 2023. Priced at £32.99/$39.99 and available to pre-order now on the PS Store, the PS5 port will be enhanced with new options. You'll be able to select a 4K resolution at 60 frames-per-second, or drop the visuals to 1080p in...
News Monster Hunter Rise PS5 Looking Like a Lock for 20th January
Leak from Xbox virtually confirms
Update: It does appear Monster Hunter Rise will be coming to PS5 on 20th January, 2023 – although pump the brakes just a touch, because “official” confirmation comes courtesy of a leak out of Xbox Germany, which has since been deleted. We assume this was scheduled to be revealed at The Game Awards in some...
News Sonic Frontiers' First DLC Offers Free Monster Hunter Goodies
Rise to the occasion
Monster Hunter? In my Sonic Frontiers? It's more likely than you think. Yes, SEGA has announced the first DLC for the hedgehog's impending open zone adventure, and it's a collaboration with Capcom's popular action RPG series. Launching on 14th November, a few days after Frontiers' release date, this is a free content pack...
Random Have Nightmares About Rajang with This $200 Monster Hunter Pillow
Bodied pillow
Rajang, the often terrifying ape-like beast from Monster Hunter, now exists in official pillow form. Capcom is selling the 90cm by 70cm item through its Japanese merchandise store, and it'll set you back 26,400 yen, which is about $200 or £165, when it releases on the 9th February 2023. The pillow's 15cm thick, so it's likely got a...
News Monster Hunter World Sales Break 20 Million
It's a monster
Capcom's best selling game ever continues to be an absolute juggernaut. Monster Hunter World has now shipped and sold over 20 million copies, which is very, very impressive. In August 2020, the Japanese publisher revealed that World had hit 16 million units sold, so the game's managed an additional 4 million sales in just over a year...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Reveals Crossover Event with Upcoming Movie
Play as the Milla Jovovich character
Not only will next month's Monster Hunter film be hitting cinemas across the globe (where they're actually open), but Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is also saying hello to Milla Jovovich with a special crossover event that allows you to play as the character herself. Starting 3rd December 2020, two new quests...
News Monster Hunter Movie Trailer May Bemuse Franchise Fans
Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa star
As a dumb military movie with Milla Jovovich and reasonably rendered kaiju, Monster Hunter may not be the end of the world, y’know? We’re certainly not saying it’s going to be a good movie – far from it – but it looks like a relatively entertaining popcorn romp in this new trailer, and it’s got Tony Jaa in...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Huge Fatalis Update Gets a Trailer Ahead of This Week's Launch
The end is in sight
It's another big week for Monster Hunters the world over as Iceborne's huge Title Update 5 launches on the 1st October (technically the 30th September in some regions). If you missed out on the news, this update adds the fearsome black dragon Fatalis alongside an arch-tempered version of Velkhana. But that's not all. The...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Final Update Launches 1st October, Adds Black Dragon Fatalis
Plus gameplay adjustments
The fearsome black dragon that is Fatalis is returning to Monster Hunter this October as part of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's final update. The beast arrives alongside a bunch of cosmetic additions, including layered armour options for every set in the game. A load of smaller gameplay tweaks will be made as well. We've...
News Monster Hunter: World Has Been, Well, a Monstrous Hit
Sales keep soaring
All the way back when Capcom announced Monster Hunter: World for the PlayStation 4, there was some scepticism aimed at the Japanese publisher’s scaly executives for bringing the brand to console and PC as opposed to portables where the series had previously proved popular. Fortunately, the success of the decision can no longer...
News Capcom Is Planning a Monster Hunter Game Aimed at Kids and Teenagers
Who knows what that means
Capcom is planning a new Monster Hunter game, apparently. The topic was brought up during the company's most recent investor question and answer session, in which a representative said (as translated by Gematsu): "We are planning to develop a Monster Hunter that middle and high-school students can enjoy, so please look...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Big Alatreon Update Launches Next Week
It's finally here
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Title Update 4 was supposed to launch back in May, but it was delayed due to the coronavirus. Fortunately, the development team's now getting back on track, and it plans to unleash Alatreon next week, on the 9th July. As for what else the update will bring, Capcom is set to release a Title Update 4...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Alatreon Update Has Been Delayed
Coronavirus impact
Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's next next update has been delayed due to the ongoing coronavirus situation. The update is set to unleash Alatreon, a huge elder dragon, and it was meant to launch in May. But now, it's been pushed back to an undisclosed date. The development team writes: "Unfortunately,...
Against the elements
Capcom has revealed its near future plans for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, detailing the next update as well as teasing what's coming to the game in May. You can find all the info in the developer diary that we've embedded above, but if you're in a hurry, we'll quickly go over the main points in this article. First up, the...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Next Update Will Ruin Your Day on 23rd March
Be ready
Capcom has slapped a date on the next Monster Hunter World: Iceborne update, which was first announced a couple of weeks back. In case you missed it, the update will add two new monster variants: Raging Brachydios and Furious Rajang. Yeah, sounds like fun, doesn't it? The two new beasts are set make our lives as hunters a living hell, so...
News Monster Hunter Movie Posters Will Have Franchise Fans Spitting Wyvern Feathers
Hunter's chicken
Monster Hunter: World may have introduced an entirely new audience to Capcom’s colossus co-op series, but it still generally attracts the hardest of hardcore – well, the type of punters who won’t take too kindly to a Milla Jovovich movie adaptation. These posters, revealed exclusively by IGN, are already drawing ire from the...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Introduces Raging Brachydios and Furious Rajang in March
Have mercy
Oh god, what did we do to deserve this? Capcom has revealed two new monster variants coming to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne at some point in March. Both Raging Brachydios (an even more explosive version of Brachydios) and Furious Rajang (an even more pissed off version of Rajang) will try their best to ruin your life next month. Will...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Set to Unveil Two New Variant Monsters This Week
The hunt continues
Capcom's done an amazing job of keeping Monster Hunter World interesting with updates, and it continues to impress with Iceborne. As previously announced, two new variant monsters will soon be added to the expansion. The reveal was originally set for Taipei Game Show 2020, but with the event being delayed into summer due to the...
News Monster Hunter World's Weird and Wonderful Grand Appreciation Fest Is Now Live on PS4
Happy Birthday
Monster Hunter World's latest limited time event, the Grand Appreciation Fest, is now live on PlayStation 4, although it's worth noting that you'll need Iceborne in order to experience the event to its fullest. Celebrating the second anniversary of the game's release, you can take on a number of new quests and forge some weird weapons...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Safi'jiiva Siege Is Live on PS4
That's a big dragon
It's going to be a big weekend for Monster Hunter enthusiasts, as a brand new siege is now live in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. The fearsome Safi'jiiva, which seems to be an adult version of the base game's Xeno'jiiva, is taking on all challengers, and you'll have to defeat it over the course of multiple skirmishes in order to...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Adds Another Free Monster and More in December Update
Howling for you
Capcom's Monster Hunter crusade continues next month with another free update for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. The expansion's second major update will add Stygian Zinogre -- a returning beast that rips and tears through its enemies with dragon element attacks. This fearsome opponent will take you to a new Guiding Lands region...
