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==[[Monster Hunter Wilds]]==
==Main Series==
===[[Monster Hunter Wilds]]===
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The upcoming Monster Hunter title to kick off the 6th generation of Monster Hunter games. The game is teased to be released during Summer 2025.
The upcoming Monster Hunter title to kick off the 6th generation of Monster Hunter games. The game is teased to be released during Summer 2025.
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Monster Hunter Wilds further expands on wide open environments, Monster Hunter World's Slinger, and Monster Hunter Rise's Canyne mounts via the Seikret. This new improved mount adds flying/hovering to high up spots, and can hold a second swappable weapon to equip during combat at the player's leisure.
Monster Hunter Wilds further expands on wide open environments, Monster Hunter World's Slinger, and Monster Hunter Rise's Canyne mounts via the Seikret. This new improved mount adds flying/hovering to high up spots, and can hold a second swappable weapon to equip during combat at the player's leisure.


==[[Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak]]==
===[[Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak]]===
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The expansion DLC for Monster Hunter Rise, released for [[Switch]] and [[PC]] on June 30, 2022, and for [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[Xbox One]] and [[Xbox Series]] on April 28, 2023.
The expansion DLC for Monster Hunter Rise, released for [[Switch]] and [[PC]] on June 30, 2022, and for [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[Xbox One]] and [[Xbox Series]] on April 28, 2023.
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Being an expansion of Rise, Sunbreak retains the fast paced action combat focus, increasing the roster with original and returning monsters, weapon upgrades, armors and quests taking place in new and familiar environments.
Being an expansion of Rise, Sunbreak retains the fast paced action combat focus, increasing the roster with original and returning monsters, weapon upgrades, armors and quests taking place in new and familiar environments.


==[[Monster Hunter Rise]]==
===[[Monster Hunter Rise]]===
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The portable title of the 5th generation, Monster Hunter Rise was released for [[Switch]] on March 26, 2021, for [[PC]] on January 20, 2022, then [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[Xbox One]] and [[Xbox Series]] on January 20, 2023.
The portable title of the 5th generation, Monster Hunter Rise was released for [[Switch]] on March 26, 2021, for [[PC]] on January 20, 2022, then [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[Xbox One]] and [[Xbox Series]] on January 20, 2023.
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Carrying over the seamless areas and the new armor skill system of Monster Hunter World, Monster Hunter Rise introduces new monsters based on Japanese Yokai, led into a craze by a mysterious phenomenon known as The Rampage. The Wirebug and Canyne (Palamute) are introduced for traversing swiftly through new locations and reimagined Monster Hunter 3 locations.
Carrying over the seamless areas and the new armor skill system of Monster Hunter World, Monster Hunter Rise introduces new monsters based on Japanese Yokai, led into a craze by a mysterious phenomenon known as The Rampage. The Wirebug and Canyne (Palamute) are introduced for traversing swiftly through new locations and reimagined Monster Hunter 3 locations.


==[[Monster Hunter World: Iceborne]]==
===[[Monster Hunter World: Iceborne]]===
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The expansion DLC for Monster Hunter: World, released for [[Playstation 4]] and [[Xbox One]] on September 6, 2019, then for [[PC]] on January 9, 2020.  
The expansion DLC for Monster Hunter: World, released for [[Playstation 4]] and [[Xbox One]] on September 6, 2019, then for [[PC]] on January 9, 2020.  
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A new adventure starts with a mysterious "song" causing Legiana to migrate to an unknown chart of the New World, known as the Hinterlands (Hoarfrost Reach). New monsters and returning old monsters, with their weapons, armors, and skills are added to the game. The player gains a Clutch Claw moveset, earned immediately upon purchasing DLC (usable for Low Rank newbies that own Iceborne), and a customizable calming home with a variety of furniture options.
A new adventure starts with a mysterious "song" causing Legiana to migrate to an unknown chart of the New World, known as the Hinterlands (Hoarfrost Reach). New monsters and returning old monsters, with their weapons, armors, and skills are added to the game. The player gains a Clutch Claw moveset, earned immediately upon purchasing DLC (usable for Low Rank newbies that own Iceborne), and a customizable calming home with a variety of furniture options.


==[[Monster Hunter: World]]==
===[[Monster Hunter: World]]===
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The mainline title to kick off the 5th generation, Monster Hunter: World was released for [[Playstation 4]] and [[Xbox One]] on January 26, 2018, then for [[PC]] on August 9, 2018.
The mainline title to kick off the 5th generation, Monster Hunter: World was released for [[Playstation 4]] and [[Xbox One]] on January 26, 2018, then for [[PC]] on August 9, 2018.
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The Research Commission studies the Elder Crossing, a migration of Elder Dragons to die in a specific spot in the New World, the setting of Monster Hunter: World. A variety of new monsters and some old monsters are hunted and studied in this strange continent. Hunters gain a nifty tool called the Slinger, which can slingshot small objects to distract monsters, set off traps, or be used in combat for myriad effects. Loading zones exist no more from this game forward, as all areas in locations are seamless travelled.
The Research Commission studies the Elder Crossing, a migration of Elder Dragons to die in a specific spot in the New World, the setting of Monster Hunter: World. A variety of new monsters and some old monsters are hunted and studied in this strange continent. Hunters gain a nifty tool called the Slinger, which can slingshot small objects to distract monsters, set off traps, or be used in combat for myriad effects. Loading zones exist no more from this game forward, as all areas in locations are seamless travelled.


==[[Monster Hunter G]]==
===[[Monster Hunter G]]===
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An expanded and updated edition released for the [[PlayStation 2]] on March 11, 2004 exclusively in Japan and Korea, with a further updated version released for the Wii on April 23, 2009 in Japan.
An expanded and updated edition released for the [[PlayStation 2]] on March 11, 2004 exclusively in Japan and Korea, with a further updated version released for the Wii on April 23, 2009 in Japan.
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The Wii port came bundled with a demo for [[Monster Hunter 3]] and a Monster Hunter themed Classic Controller, some important differences include support for 16:9 aspect ratio, Freedom-style controls, some moveset expansions from 2nd Generation games, Harvest Tour quests, a preview window for equipment and the inclusion of [[Poogie]].
The Wii port came bundled with a demo for [[Monster Hunter 3]] and a Monster Hunter themed Classic Controller, some important differences include support for 16:9 aspect ratio, Freedom-style controls, some moveset expansions from 2nd Generation games, Harvest Tour quests, a preview window for equipment and the inclusion of [[Poogie]].


==[[Monster Hunter]]==
===[[Monster Hunter]]===
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The original Monster Hunter game, released for the [[PlayStation 2]] on March 11, 2004 in Japan, September 21, 2004 in North America, and May 27, 2005 in Europe.
The original Monster Hunter game, released for the [[PlayStation 2]] on March 11, 2004 in Japan, September 21, 2004 in North America, and May 27, 2005 in Europe.


Defining the series' core gameplay, ''Monster Hunter'' is an online hunting action game where players experience life as a monster hunter in a light fantasy setting in which giant monsters roam the land. The Japanese version of ''Monster Hunter'' featured 5 weapon classes ([[Great Sword]], [[Sword & Shield]], [[Hammer]], [[Lance]], and [[Bowgun]]). A sixth weapon class, [[Dual Blades]] (aka Dual Swords), was added in the North American version, alongside a number of other major and minor gameplay tweaks and overhauls.
Defining the series' core gameplay, ''Monster Hunter'' is an online hunting action game where players experience life as a monster hunter in a light fantasy setting in which giant monsters roam the land. The Japanese version of ''Monster Hunter'' featured 5 weapon classes ([[Great Sword]], [[Sword & Shield]], [[Hammer]], [[Lance]], and [[Bowgun]]). A sixth weapon class, [[Dual Blades]] (aka Dual Swords), was added in the North American version, alongside a number of other major and minor gameplay tweaks and overhauls.
==Spinoffs==
===[[Monster Hunter Frontier]]===
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A discontinued altered MMO-esque version of Monster Hunter 2, released exclusively in Japan for [[PC]] on June 21, 2007, then for [[Xbox 360]] on June 24, 2010. The game needed paid monthly subscriptions to play, and released major content updates known as Frontier G on April 17, 2013, then Frontier Z on November 9, 2016. After Frontier Z Zenith's update on September 26, 2018, the entire game shut down forever on December 18, 2019.
Originally consisting of Monster Hunter 2's monsters, Monster Hunter Frontier expanded onward update after update, gaining its own original cast of new monsters, and powered up monsters from the main series, even spanning to Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's additions. Some updates added new weapon types, the [[Tonfa]] and the [[Magnet Spike]], and hunting styles that changed movesets of all weapon types.

Revision as of 05:52, 10 June 2024

Main Series

Monster Hunter Wilds

The upcoming Monster Hunter title to kick off the 6th generation of Monster Hunter games. The game is teased to be released during Summer 2025.

Monster Hunter Wilds further expands on wide open environments, Monster Hunter World's Slinger, and Monster Hunter Rise's Canyne mounts via the Seikret. This new improved mount adds flying/hovering to high up spots, and can hold a second swappable weapon to equip during combat at the player's leisure.

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak

The expansion DLC for Monster Hunter Rise, released for Switch and PC on June 30, 2022, and for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series on April 28, 2023.

Being an expansion of Rise, Sunbreak retains the fast paced action combat focus, increasing the roster with original and returning monsters, weapon upgrades, armors and quests taking place in new and familiar environments.

Monster Hunter Rise

The portable title of the 5th generation, Monster Hunter Rise was released for Switch on March 26, 2021, for PC on January 20, 2022, then PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series on January 20, 2023.

Carrying over the seamless areas and the new armor skill system of Monster Hunter World, Monster Hunter Rise introduces new monsters based on Japanese Yokai, led into a craze by a mysterious phenomenon known as The Rampage. The Wirebug and Canyne (Palamute) are introduced for traversing swiftly through new locations and reimagined Monster Hunter 3 locations.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

The expansion DLC for Monster Hunter: World, released for Playstation 4 and Xbox One on September 6, 2019, then for PC on January 9, 2020.

A new adventure starts with a mysterious "song" causing Legiana to migrate to an unknown chart of the New World, known as the Hinterlands (Hoarfrost Reach). New monsters and returning old monsters, with their weapons, armors, and skills are added to the game. The player gains a Clutch Claw moveset, earned immediately upon purchasing DLC (usable for Low Rank newbies that own Iceborne), and a customizable calming home with a variety of furniture options.

Monster Hunter: World

The mainline title to kick off the 5th generation, Monster Hunter: World was released for Playstation 4 and Xbox One on January 26, 2018, then for PC on August 9, 2018.

The Research Commission studies the Elder Crossing, a migration of Elder Dragons to die in a specific spot in the New World, the setting of Monster Hunter: World. A variety of new monsters and some old monsters are hunted and studied in this strange continent. Hunters gain a nifty tool called the Slinger, which can slingshot small objects to distract monsters, set off traps, or be used in combat for myriad effects. Loading zones exist no more from this game forward, as all areas in locations are seamless travelled.

Monster Hunter G

An expanded and updated edition released for the PlayStation 2 on March 11, 2004 exclusively in Japan and Korea, with a further updated version released for the Wii on April 23, 2009 in Japan.

All changes from the international version of Monster Hunter carry over, along with major changes to game balance, particularly with a new Armor Skill system, replacing the Armor Set system from the original game.

New content includes extended and new Weapon trees, more quests, including the new G Rank, Subspecies for most large monsters, Rare Species, blue and white sharpness and the addition of the Training School.

The Wii port came bundled with a demo for Monster Hunter 3 and a Monster Hunter themed Classic Controller, some important differences include support for 16:9 aspect ratio, Freedom-style controls, some moveset expansions from 2nd Generation games, Harvest Tour quests, a preview window for equipment and the inclusion of Poogie.

Monster Hunter

The original Monster Hunter game, released for the PlayStation 2 on March 11, 2004 in Japan, September 21, 2004 in North America, and May 27, 2005 in Europe.

Defining the series' core gameplay, Monster Hunter is an online hunting action game where players experience life as a monster hunter in a light fantasy setting in which giant monsters roam the land. The Japanese version of Monster Hunter featured 5 weapon classes (Great Sword, Sword & Shield, Hammer, Lance, and Bowgun). A sixth weapon class, Dual Blades (aka Dual Swords), was added in the North American version, alongside a number of other major and minor gameplay tweaks and overhauls.

Spinoffs

Monster Hunter Frontier

Template:NavigationMHF A discontinued altered MMO-esque version of Monster Hunter 2, released exclusively in Japan for PC on June 21, 2007, then for Xbox 360 on June 24, 2010. The game needed paid monthly subscriptions to play, and released major content updates known as Frontier G on April 17, 2013, then Frontier Z on November 9, 2016. After Frontier Z Zenith's update on September 26, 2018, the entire game shut down forever on December 18, 2019.

Originally consisting of Monster Hunter 2's monsters, Monster Hunter Frontier expanded onward update after update, gaining its own original cast of new monsters, and powered up monsters from the main series, even spanning to Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's additions. Some updates added new weapon types, the Tonfa and the Magnet Spike, and hunting styles that changed movesets of all weapon types.