Capcom Announces Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance for 2027

Capcom has announced the first major expansion for its hit action game, Monster Hunter Wilds. Titled Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, the large-scale content addition was revealed during the Summer Game Fest showcase and is scheduled for release in 2027.

The expansion will introduce a new airborne environment for players to explore, described in the reveal as a network of floating islands. This setting suggests a shift in focus toward aerial traversal and combat, with players using their Seikret companions to navigate. The expansion is also confirmed to include a new Master Rank for hunters, a series tradition denoting higher difficulty and gear.

Several monsters were shown in the brief trailer, including returning fan favorites. The elder dragons Kushala Daora and Lao-Shan Lung were featured, with the latter marking a significant return to the main series after several years. The footage also hinted at new gameplay mechanics, such as a specialized gauntlet that appears to grant hunters new combat abilities, and showcased what seemed to be updated moves for weapons like the greatsword and gunlance.

Monster Hunter Wilds launched in February 2025 to strong commercial success,...