During today’s PlayStation State of Play broadcast, Capcom revealed the latest trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, offering an enticing new look at the monsters, locale, story, and new gameplay mechanics coming to the action RPG’s massive expansion when it arrives in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

A Sky-Scraping Scrap

Today’s trailer gave the first details on the cataclysmic events that set the narrative of Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance into motion. Following the main story of Monster Hunter Wilds, the Forbidden Lands Expedition Team is suddenly beset by the colossal Elder Dragon Lao-Shan Lung. The devastation left by this sudden arrival inspires the construction of Madoi Stronghold to prepare for Lao-Shan Lung’s eventual reappearance. As the Expedition Team builds their fortress, the mists obscuring Wyveria’s skies gradually recede, revealing the Skybound Eyrie: a new locale floating high above the clouds that features ancient ruins and undiscovered endemic life.

In the years following the climactic encounter with Arkveld, members of the Expedition Team have continued to grow and change.  The new trailer reveals that Nata, the young Keeper is now supporting the Expedition Teamaccompanied by Bangard, a Wudwud that is particularly fond of Nata. Together, this intrepid pair will overcome strange abnormalities with the Expedition Team in the Skybound Eyrie, such as unseen Guardian Monsters and the Elder Dragons invading the Forbidden Lands.

Skybound Fury

The first new monster revealed for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is the pack-hunting aerial ace Araketa. This newly discovered large monster is capable of high-speed flight utilizing powerful air currents released from its wings. Pack leaders emit distinctive sounds to command and coordinate the movements of the pack. The trailer also revealed the newly discovered Elder Dragon Gundoraja, a massive serpentine figure with the ability to bend the storm to its will.

Gimme a Boost

Today’s trailer also gave a deeper look at the new Boost Bracer equipment, which enables new abilities. When activated, the Boost Bracer temporarily introduces exhilarating new attacks, combos, and mobility maneuvers to give hunters more versatile options while tackling tougher challenges. More abilities for each weapon type, as well as new gameplay mechanics, will be also revealed in the future. Keep an eye out for these updates, along with much more news to share on Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance as the massive expansion heads towards launch in 2027.

About Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance:

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance advances the story of the Monster Hunter Wilds as the Expedition Team’s adventure soars to a new locale set amongst the clouds. In the expansion, hunters will explore islands in the sky and wield explosive new abilities that evolve the gameplay and take the hunting action to new heights. The challenge will also rise to a whole new level with the return of Elder Dragons and Master Rank content.

Take a look at the trailer and then tell us what you think on Bluesky and Twitter. Will you play Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance?