Monster Hunter Wilds is getting a “massive” Ascendance expansion in 2027, as revealed by Capcom during Summer Game Fest 2026 through a brief trailer. Monster Hunter Wilds‘ is following the Monster Hunter tradition with a huge DLC with a new area and a ton of content.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance DLC Confirmed for 2027
As seen in the trailer, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance introduces a new locale named The Skybound Eyrie, a group of floating islands. Players will be able to ride their Seikret into the sky to explore and encounter new monsters. The video also showcases the long-awaited debut of Elder Dragons in the game. Some of the most powerful Elder Dragons from the Monster Hunter series can be seen making a comeback, such as Lao-Shan Lung and Kushala Daora. Additionally, the expansion adds Master Rank quests and new Hunter moves and abilities. Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance will launch sometime in 2027 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. On the other hand, Capcom announced that Monster Hunter Wilds is officially coming to Nintendo Switch 2, though no confirmed release date is in sight.
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February 28, 2025
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T For Teen // Violence, Blood, Crude Humor