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Capcom knows how to get them in the lobby.

Handily, director Yuya Tokuda doesn’t sweat the difference too much.

Running towards the absolutely massive Jin Dahaad in Monster Hunter Wilds in the Iceshard Cliffs region

“But the difference would be in how they get on board with the game.

Hunter gathering

Giving newcomers that helping hand up to the same perch requires some planning, though.

Online co-op is vital to Monster Hunter Wilds.

Using a Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds on a group of Doshaguma

But it isn’t everything.

They also emulate the experience of playing alongside others online.

Capcom doesn’t want to make any assumptions about player skill level jumping in.

Shifting the charge blade into axe mode in Monster Hunter Wilds

“That naturally led to an increased focus on story.

Because the storytellers, the humans, are actually right in there amongst it.

It just made sense to me to have the story more upfront than in past titles.”

The hunter faces down The White Wraith, an Arkveld, in a grassy plain in Monster Hunter Wilds

I can’t help but compare the approach to being like some more traditional RPGs.

In Monster Hunter Wilds, that winning edge is now razor sharp.

A hunter runs towards a lunging Gravios in Monster Hunter Wilds, greatsword held aloft

Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

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