9 minutes of new gameplay footage from Monster Hunter Wilds

IGN has shared a video, showcasing 9 minutes of new gameplay footage from Monster Hunter Wilds. This new video focuses on the Rompopolo monster which you will find at Oilwell Basin. Moreover, Capcom announced the second open beta test for the game.

As Capcom stated, Open Beta Test 2 will begin this February. This second beta testing will feature an additional monster that you can fight.

Do note that this new beta may not feature the promised performance improvements. As we’ve reported, the first beta build suffered from major optimization issues. Capcom has acknowledged them and promised to improve performance. However, adjustments including performance, weapon changes, Hitstop, quality of life improvements and more will not be present in the second beta testing.

In short, don’t expect this second open beta to reflect the final version. In theory, the final version should run better than the beta builds.

In Monster Hunter Wilds, hunters will have two weapon states. These two states are Sheathed and Drawn. In Sheathed Mode, you can run faster and use items. In Drawn Mode, your movement is limited but you can use your weapon to fight your enemies.

Players will be able to use the Seikreit as a means of travel. The Seikret is a creature that players can mount at any time. This creature can guide you automatically to the target monster for your current quest. While mounted, you can also recover your health, sharpen your weapon, gather useful hunting items and materials, or switch your primary and secondary weapons.

Players will also have access to the Slinger and the Hooker. The Slinger will allow you to fire various types of ammo that you can gather from the environment. On the other hand, the Hooker will allow you to gather items from a distance or interact with the environment.

As the devs have noted, Focus Mode will add a new layer to the hunt. Players will aim attacks or guards, and hit wounds that are highlighted in this mode for extra damage. Thus, you can use Focus Strikes to unleash special attacks for big damage to wounds and weak points.

Capcom will release Monster Hunter Wilds on February 28th. You can also find its official PC system requirements here.

Enjoy and stay tuned for more!

John Papadopoulos

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