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The video delves into the anticipated release of Monster Hunter Wilds, addressing both rumors and confirmed details. Initially, leaks suggested an open-world design, but reliable sources confirmed a more expansive yet not fully open-world structure with significant gameplay enhancements. Key features include larger, seamless maps, mobile camps for resource management, and dynamic interactions among up to 40 creatures. The game, leveraging the RE Engine from Dragon's Dogma 2, will exploit current-gen hardware exclusively, raising performance concerns due to past issues with large maps. Despite microtransaction worries and technical challenges, excitement remains high, given the success of Monster Hunter World. Further details are expected before its slated 2025 release.
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In this part of the video, the host discusses recent leaks about the next main installment of the Monster Hunter franchise, rumored to be called Monster Hunter Wilds. These leaks suggested that the game would feature a fully open world with seamless exploration, new experimental mechanics, and be Capcom’s biggest game ever, slated for release in the first quarter of 2025. However, it is revealed that the leaks, reportedly from a less reliable source, were debunked by the real leaker, Dusk Gollum, who confirmed that the screenshots were fake. Despite this, the idea of an open-world Monster Hunter game remains compelling and aligns with prior verified leaks and the initial announcement trailer, suggesting larger maps and new gameplay mechanics. The segment ends with a mention of the video’s sponsor, AFK Journey.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses features of the game AFK Journey and reveals details about the upcoming game Monster Hunter Wilds. AFK Journey offers large, diverse maps, various NPCs, and heroes from six factions. Players can engage in sandbox GvE, explore dungeons, and partake in side activities like honor duels and arena battles. The game is free to play on PC and mobile, with many free heroes and rewards available.
Regarding Monster Hunter Wilds, the speaker highlights info from the reveal trailer and verified news, noting that while it’s not a fully open world, it features significantly larger zones than previous games. The game apparent includes mounts for faster traversal, possible seamless zone transitions via specific triggers, and diverse biomes with smooth transitions between them.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on potential features and mechanics expected in the upcoming Monster Hunter game. The game will likely use connected maps with transitions, rather than a single open world. The mount is seen carrying supplies, hinting at the possibility of setting up mobile camps. This would allow players to cook food, gather supplies, and possibly swap weapons mid-hunt, as the trailer shows a player with a great sword and a mounted light bow gun. The trailer also suggests weapon swapping could be a new feature.
Monster density appears higher, with up to 40 creatures visible at times, including Predator, prey, and endemic life. Territory wars are returning, as shown by predator-prey interactions. Dynamic weather is another feature, affecting both the environment and monsters, like a lightning storm that enhances monsters and interacts with the surroundings, such as charging pillars.
Additional notes include hunter equipment like a Slinger for projectiles and a scoutfly cage for navigation and tracking. The trailer analysis offers fans a glimpse into new gameplay elements and ecosystems, aided by interviews with the game’s producer.
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In this part of the video, the speaker confirms that the game Monster Hunter Wild will include diverse interactions between monsters and wildlife, akin to the predator-prey dynamics seen in Monster Hunter World. Additionally, the game will fully utilize current generation hardware, with no releases planned for previous generation consoles or the Nintendo Switch. Verified leaks reveal that Monster Hunter Wild is being developed on Capcom’s RE Engine, incorporating advances from Dragon’s Dogma 2. While the game may not be a fully open world, it will feature larger, seamless maps. However, there are concerns about the RE Engine’s performance with large maps and high enemy density, as evidenced by issues in Dragon’s Dogma 2. The game’s release is still a year away, allowing time for potential performance optimizations. Finally, it is confirmed that Monster Hunter Wild will include microtransactions.
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In this part of the video, the discussion revolves around Capcom’s tendency to release games with day one microtransactions, which are seen as negatively impacting the games without adding any value. Despite this, there is hope and excitement for the upcoming release of Monster Hunter Wilds, due to the massive success of Monster Hunter World, which sold over 25 million copies since its 2018 release and maintains a strong player base. Monster Hunter Wilds, being the sixth major entry in the franchise, is expected to carry over familiar elements from Monster Hunter World while introducing new features and potentially having large, seamlessly connected maps. There are concerns about the game’s performance if it runs on the RE Engine, particularly regarding optimization for large, densely populated zones. More details about the game are expected to be revealed in the coming months, with a planned release in 2025.
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In this part of the video, the speaker mentions an upcoming game they are excited about, which is expected to release in the next few months. They promise to keep viewers updated on its progress. The video concludes with a thank you for watching and an expression of hope that the audience enjoyed the content.