In anticipation of Gamescom 2024, where Monster Hunter Wilds will be present with a playable demo for event attendees, Capcom this morning released two videos dedicated to the basic mechanics of the new hunting game and the new Precision mode, which on paper will have a notable impact on gameplay dynamics.
Let’s start with the video dedicated to the basic mechanics. The video explains that with the sheathed weapon the hunter can move freely and use various objects, such as healing potions. With the weapon unsheathed, however, movements are limited but it is possible to perform various attacks. So far, nothing new under the sun. As you may already know, Wilds introduces the Seikret, a creature that can be ridden and various utilities: in fact, it allows you to move quickly in the game world, but it can also prove useful in battle, saving us after being attacked by a monster and allowing the player to change weapons on the fly while riding.
The slingshot from World also returns, allowing you to use various ammunition collected from the ground, such as rocks and flash pods, which we can use in various ways, for example to trigger environmental traps. In Wilds, the slingshot can also be used to collect objects from a distance.
Precision mode
Precision mode is one of the major new features introduced in Monster Hunter Wilds. Specifically, it activates a special stance that allows you to attack and defend with great accuracy. In fact, in this mode, attacks and parries will be directed in the direction the camera is facing, complete with a crosshair, unlike standard attacks that require precise positioning to be effective.
The video also explains that repeatedly attacking the same part of a monster will cause wounds, which we can highlight on the screen (with a red glow around the wound) via Precision mode. Hitting these parts will cause greater damage. We then have Precise Strikes, which are special attacks exclusive to Precision mode that inflict greater damage to wounds and weak points and are designed to exploit monsters’ weaknesses.
Monster Hunter Wilds will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2025. If you want to know more, we suggest you read our preview with first impressions of the game.
