Monster Hunter Wilds: The Final Preview - IGN First

After many hours and many hunts, it is time for our final preview of Monster Hunter Wilds ahead of its February 28 release date. Find out what we think of Capcom's highly anticipated co-op sequel so far. Previewed by Casey DeFreitas
Recordings of Monster Hunter Wilds were taken from an in-development version of the game. Contents may differ in the product version. The build used for this gameplay also does not reflect some of the adjustments that were discussed in the December Community Update video (and was played before the update was published.)
Specifically, we’d like to note that the bow’s Focus Strike targeting will work differently in the final version of Monster Hunter Wilds.
#IGN #Gaming #MonsterHunterWilds

[@shinycaseyd]

Hi, no, sorry, those aren't Lagiacrus pants, they are Piragill Greaves. Please accept my condolences for this trying time.

[@ivoryfalcon5494]

uh huhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@durbeshpatel3047]

my mom says they're azuros greaves

[@itsmefoxtea]

whats a piragill ;_;

[@shinycaseyd]

@ It's a small leviathan fish monster in the Scarlet Forest! :)

[@xgfnl]

Chat does she know chat

[@ShikasClouds]

Had to double check if this was IGN. She was making too much sense.

[@demitsuru]

they are getting your trust and than betray. it is a business. reading the comments, and they are naive. Newcomers to the game world do not know who are the game journalists.

[@RoaringTide]

@@demitsuru What a strange comment.

[@honguyenhoaibao3676]

​@@demitsuru you sound like some NPC in Oblivion.

[@OfficalHamtaro]

Why is It weird for me to see Shikas here

[@DJMJ4]

Saaammmeee!!

[@Ghost_PM11]

When it was announced that Casey DeFreitas was going to cover Wilds, I didn't know who she was, so I did a quick search on her. The first result was a 6 year old Reddit post complaining about how she was always talking about Monster Hunter. Then I knew she was the right one.

[@shinycaseyd]

Lmfaoo

[@Mystic12321]

Absolute legend

[@canoodlingus6244]

Wow that's Awesome!

[@Deviljho5]

😂 😊

[@diamondheadify-v5i]

Reddit not complaining about good things in life challenge - Impossible

[@jkteddy77]

Very pleased IGN has a true hunter who enjoys the franchise so much to preview this release. This collaboration is a match made in heaven for the game's coverage. Most definitely looking forward to IGN's Guide

[@ChildrenoftheDamned6]

I remember the first MH getting real bad reviews from all but like 1 or 2 of the big names back then. Always blew my mind because I had loved it, and still do

[@mr_peepo]

ye, a female...what a disappointment

[@DamnedNightmare]

IGN did so good letting her do this review or video. She's a true Hunter and I think they should allow those most passionate about a series or type of game to cover that type of game! This video was amazing to watch and refreshing to hear a true MH fan talk about the game like this. She's so right about us evolving as hunters too.

[@cameronroman9271]

"We may be growing into better hunters" *immediately executes the cleanest dodge Well played

[@alb7466]

@@cameronroman9271 I've been saying this, you can only claim monster hunter is getting easier if you've played multiple titles, and if you've played the games for a bit you've very likely gotten better at hunting in the process.

[@ama9385-w2g]

@@alb7466 I mean both can be true you can get better at hunting and they can also be making it easier, take for instance the damage you receive values. In the older monster hunters you took a lot of damage in low rank still, compare this to some of the attacks in wilds where they tickle you

[@noname-xi6tz]

@alb7466 nah. Monter hunter has always been easy, and it's definitely getting easier and easier. especially since mhw made monster hunter popular in the west.

[@DjGameKing]

​@@ama9385-w2g Unless you got your copy early, this is almost impossible to say at the moment as the game isn't out. I don't disagree that the game might still be getting easier in some forms, but we don't have damage received values, since the only times we've played and/or seen footage is the beta and previews, which aren't indicative of how the full release pans out and never have been

[@phenomenonnarutokun]

@@noname-xi6tz Nah, a lot of what was considered was actually clunky controls and stupid roadblocks. MHW is not an easy game for anyone who just picks it up. Maybe you're great, but most people aren't

[@Brosky111]

IGN, give this lady a raise.

[@WikiXIV]

Truly one of the best coverage of a game and it's evident she knows what she's talking about. First time I not only followed an entire IGN series of videos and enjoyed every one, but also read the articles lol

[@KennySoto]

Seriously

[@peterduprey7286]

It’s great to hear a gaming journalist who knows what they’re talking about for a change!

[@JoyTuub]

Casey has done a phenomenonal job covering monster hunter over the years. Very apparent she is a fan of the franchise.

[@jpgunman0708]

Why? I don't understand. She barely talked about the new things of Wilds and spent most of her time talking about her past experience playing Monster Hunter World and Rise. Why should I care about those?

[@Minazuki.Infinity]

IGN picked the right journalist to cover Monster Hunter Wilds. She's one of us! Happy Hunting!

[@marcosaugustus3698]

@@Minazuki.Infinity one of us

[@marcosaugustus3698]

One of us One of us One of us One of us

[@SHARK_TASTIC]

Gooble gobbel! Gooble gobbel!

[@gaijinhunter]

Casey, your coverage has been great. IGN should give you a big fat bonus!

[@Brosky111]

Gaijin Sensei.. . 🙏

[@shinycaseyd]

Aahh thank you so much! That means a lot! 🥲

[@fulminus]

Oh wow it is Gaijin in the wild!

[@RuthlessShadowGamer]

Gaijin you should start posting again /s

[@Darthclo]

i think this is the first time i believe on a IGN preview or review. put her in charge of all MH content.

[@Ravvsss]

The person who did this review, Casey, did an impressive Job. Not only they tackle player concerns about the game, she did it in a way that was both humanizing and easy to digest. It didn't feel like I was listening to a skript made to pander. Instead, this felt more like listening to a friend gush about a game they're really excited to play. This review couldn't have been better.

[@tomasdelcampo2]

Script* and it’s a preview but yes

[@death1024imokenp]

Feels so good seeing a review from somebody who actually knows what it's talking about. 10/10 Would not believe this is an IGN review.

[@Ant_370]

That’s bc this isn’t a review 🤔

[@ramrodbldm9876]

Hey einstein, it's not a review. Next time you try dissing them make sure you aren't the joke. Clown

[@OrenjiArms]

1:58 classic "the hardest monster hunter game is your first one"

[@kurogg2191]

its true bro😂...

[@Shad0wmoses]

well lets not get too hasty. mosnter hunter 1 and dos still exists.

[@jayfernotrash]

@@Shad0wmoses Hell hath no fury like Frontier.

[@ghuibul]

no its frontier or dos if you only count mainline title

[@IThinkIStoleYourSandwich]

That's the thing, when mh1 is your first monster Hunter, it's the Pinnacle of difficulty lmao. Nah but really that game on PS2 had me hooked and my friend had freedom 1 so it's been a long time coming to wilds

[@Valkaiden]

It's like when you hear Proof of a Hero for the first time in a playthrough, something awakens inside and you become one with the environment, your gear, and the monster. Everything just clicks into place.

[@corbingovers7559]

I always like the idea that proof of a hero is the boss music that the monster hears.

[@DrawsGud]

I understand it now

[@Brosky111]

It only clicks when you hear Proof of Hero in your head.

[@Normandy42]

It’s because every time we play a new Monster Hunter game, it’s because we are searching for Proof. Proof that we still got it, that we have what it takes, that we are capable of learning and applying our new skills. The Proof of a Hero.

[@DrChaotix21]

Like hitting a black-flash.

[@First_Castle]

When WORLD released I had just moved back to my home state across the country after a pretty rough break up where I was cheated on, I had to completely start over I lost pretty much everything. I was lucky enough to have a friend who let me stay with them til I got back on my feet, found a job a few weeks later. For 3 months straight I would hustle all day at work and go back "home" to play MH. It was my escape, my therapy, my outlet for those really rough few months. It's been seven years since then, I'm typing this now from my gaming room desk in the house I bought in 2023. Man, what a contrast...I guess my point is the MH franchise will always have a special meaning to me and I absolutely cannot wait for WILDS!!!!

[@Bigbillsmafia]

Her loss bro, wilds is going to be AMAZING!

[@First_Castle]

@@Bigbillsmafia haha thanks man,Happy Hunting!!

[@ChildrenoftheDamned6]

@@First_Castlesimilar situation with myself, I’m so glad you’ve gotten through this and are thriving! MH is always there for us

[@CallUrDrop]

Hell yeah brother. Love a success story.

[@First_Castle]

@ChildrenoftheDamned6 It's true! been playing since the psp days. One thing remains true, the hard times come and go but MH is FOREVER lol

[@LightenceDarkest]

alright let's put GTA aside cause we all know how good that is. WILDS FOR 2025 GOTY!!!!

[@bluefiredemon448]

GTA is probably delayed to 2026

[@Manuhunter]

Our GOTY will always be Wilds

[@goldendoomslayer6301]

Eh if Rockstar does go through with 100 dollar standard editions and it gets GOTY then we as the gaming community have no reason to pitch about the garbage games we have been getting through the AAA market because 100 dollars for any standard game is outright garbage and I won't be buying it. MHW on the other hand will i have no doubt again give me 1000's of hours of play for 70 up front and a plethora of free content plus a paid for expansion so MHW wins in my book.

[@HonestTraveller]

the hype for gta 6 has dropped for me after waiting so long, Im hyped for this though.

[@gumpthegreat1]

There is less than 10% chance that GTA6 launches in 2025. That is a 2026 game for sure.

[@W4lhalla]

I felt that Bullfango hit at 5:15 , had to flinch from the pain it caused me.

[@SuperDavvan]

Yes, that gave me Bullfango PTSD

[@WulfyHD]

It says a lot about the Franchise that even with all its flaws the OG PS2 MH is still a blast to play years later. Can’t wait for Wilds.

[@kazuthesamurai7346]

True! EVEY iteration of Monster Hunter is a blast to play in slightly different ways from one another

[@JasonChowTV]

the og is psp handheld u dummy

[@kazuthesamurai7346]

@@JasonChowTV No. It is NOT. The ORIGINAL one came out on PS2 here in Japan

[@DevinHauenstein]

OG doesn’t always dictate the first in a series (especially so old). I loved PS2 monster hunter but the analog stick combat alone puts it in a different category for me personally, so I could see someone describing another as the OG. Hell World is basically the OG of the new class!

[@snaapshot4777]

Running Rathalos eggs back while he's barreling down on you in MH1 as a 13 year old is my "back in my day"

[@andreytoppalanuady9360]

fellow hunter!!

[@maxssiomaxssio7070]

A video game journalist who actually knows how to play video games °O°

[@WikiXIV]

They should genuinely give more "guide writers" the reigns like this, as they seem to be the ones that have actually _played_ games before lol

[@Rayliath]

6:19 Lagiacrus Pants? Am i tripping? Apparently, Casey, the Person behind this IGN Video, implied those aren't Lagi greaves. False Alarm my fellow hunters, but don't lose hope, our boy will be in here, i can feel it.

[@SturmFloof]

They look similar

[@andrewmahabir589]

No you are not 😁

[@iggypikminunderly782]

LAGIACRUS YIPE

[@raize2374]

nope, pretty sure lagiacrus was leaked too. i rlly hope hes here

[@simjo1311]

quematrice maybe

[@Jeremus717]

Adding my voice to the many comments commending your excellent review of this, Casey. Glad to hear a review from a fellow Hunter, rather than another game journalist comparing Monster Hunter to Dark souls.

[@Born2beSlicker]

It’s not a review though

[@VashxThexStampede]

Give this woman a raise. She speaks to me since Ive played since the first game.

[@BrookD.Artiste]

Best IGN preview ever. Thanks for actually getting fans of the series to play and review.

[@Potens13]

Love it. Monster Hunter game design over the last 20 years has been a slow, but steady, progression of trying to make the hunter's life easier without significantly diminishing the challenge of the hunt. World was huge step up from the DS titles, and those where a step up from the PSP titles. Not to also get all "back in my day", but I used to really mess my hand up playing the PSP titles with the Monster Hunter Claw grip style. Getting to play on an ergonomically designed control was heaven compared to that.

[@shinycaseyd]

my hands were suffering hahaa I'm with you there

[@herrscherofgachapain6342]

When target lock isn't a thing. 😂

[@ChristopherLeeper-d9y]

Glad to see a TRUE FAN of this game got to be doing the preview instead of someone who has no clue what they are talking about

[@Waheeeey]

5:43 it was great seeing Litten in the UI and the subtitles and then getting here and thinking "yup, that's Litten"

[@Qspeckles]

This is the most praise I’ve ever seen in an IGN comment section before

[@_gokceada]

Peak. Keep in mind everyone, the next betas are NOT the final builds, it does not include the weapon changes/buffs (such as the returning IB bounce mechanic) nor the optimization

[@koladearasanmi2005]

is the next beat for evryone??and when is it??

[@josesingco6698]

Around February 6th I believe

[@RuijsNL]

@@koladearasanmi2005 for everyone, feb 6

[@Emilgod]

huh , whats the point then if it doesnt show the changes

[@bencekrepuska1735]

​@@koladearasanmi2005yes!

[@iMightBeCrazy]

I'm so glad she said Sonic the hedgehog attack and not beyblade. Ajarakan uses sonic attacks, radobaan uses beyblade attacks.

[@Rochieer]

@@iMightBeCrazy I would say radobaan is more beywheels

[@iMightBeCrazy]

@Rochieer I said him because he does that one attack where he's on his side and spins

[@Mattboogiegaming]

Give Casey a raise and let her cover all monster hunter content pls!!

[@TheKillerham5ter]

Crazy how the quality of the preview sky rockets when IGN has a passionate fan of the series do it, not some soulless game journalist who needs to be hand held and only cares about adding the game to their check list.

[@xer0o0HASSAN_CHOP]

4:36 YIPEE Shiny carve animation makes a comeback!

[@rashonsmith528]

2:44 in so glad she brought this point up. If the game feels too easy, try a new weapon. The hardest time anyone ever has with monster hunter is their first game and after that you understand the controls enough to be better.

[@HamstringCollector]

Great idea. I might pick up some light bowgun

[@zxmac7320]

Can u play mh4u story quest and can u say its still easy? Im curious

[@guspao23]

that's a good damn point, was thinking about going GS again, but might rethink that now

[@itsyaboiguzma]

​@zxmac7320 honestly yes. Mh first title was Freedom Unite and I was complete garbage up until Tri Portable. Pretty easy to go back and do the series near cartless with the exceptions of some G rank hunts. Unless it's frontier to which you are expected to cart for looking at the monster

[@jeddpires]

I always have a different main for every MH game I play. Makes things more interesting, at the cost of never being able to master any one weapon

[@BDFrog2802]

Who would’ve thought someone that actually played and loved the previous Monster Hunter games is the perfect person to review a Monster Hunter game? Truly mind-blowing. Even if she didn’t like the game, she is more logical than her peers. Good job DeFreitas!

[@Born2beSlicker]

It’s not a review

[@vincilenti6415]

Great preview. It's my first time hearing this lady but I think she did a great job. This is easily my most anticipated game

[@JVLY]

6:54 gives me mild concern. Even after over 3k hours with World, I have such an animosity for the Ancient Forest, specifically due to its convoluted verticality.

[@SoulStrikes]

At least here our mount aint a dumdum so if you ever get lost it will bring you where you actually need to be in a timely manner

[@natanmaia3575]

My problem with the ancient forest was more on how the paths were hard to spot (some needed you to jump through vines or climb up trees) and the minimap was super confusing with very thin paths criss-crossing. Wilds deals with half of this problem by implementing the 3D map you can rotate; and your raptor pathfinds to the monster automatically. We'll have to wait to see though.

[@BassssicBasssssssss]

@JVLY I love the concept and the design - imo its the best and most realistic map in the game - but I fucking hate fighting in it. Too many obstacles and vertical levels

[@EyresLiam]

This is probably the best piece of content IGN have put out, can we please have more from this lady?

[@itsyaboiguzma]

Nice to see the coverage for MH Wilds was done by a true fan of the series. Went in-depth with the mechanics and systems we wanted to know about and made a good showing of their hunter while they were at it. Thanks for the coverage Casey, you hunted well

[@yarou3124]

One thing I'm worried the most is optimization, I know they promised the final product will run better than beta, but I just hope the improvement is significant, not just 5-10% better, because in the beta the game runs like doodoo

[@thegrimreaper5032]

When IGN gives a journalist a game who’s part of the target audience. Chef’s kiss

[@andrewmahabir589]

Dang ign gonna drop the first 7 quests just like that. CAN IT BE FEBRUARY 28TH ALREADY! wait GUYS tune in to 6:19 in the video on the hunters greeves and tell me what you see. That is NOT the hope set 😁. Dang ign you gonna shadow reveal that too.

[@Primeiro_ultimo]

Dannnnnggg sonnn waiting for IT

[@crowunchained2856]

Bro, Lagiacrus was already leaked a few weeks ago. 😅👍

[@NecroticGamer117]

Years...​@@crowunchained2856

[@ivoryfalcon5494]

ign are backpeddling saying it's some random legs from a small river monster lmao

[@andrewmahabir589]

@@ivoryfalcon5494 yeah definitely not the camera angle was focused on the greaves. you can't play me ign lol.

[@Fishtenders]

I love her enthusiasm and excitement for Wilds!!! She’s got a dream job that I’d definitely fight a Fatalis solo for!

[@DevilDante26]

true... can NOT ignore the experience that we built through the MHW and iceborne. it's NOT gonna be same feeling on Wilds, as I had my first time on World. Despite of that, I am still looking forward to play another 1k or more hours into MH Wilds. The mechanic of the game is just built in that way... Encourages players like me to dive in and indulge monster hunter experience hands-on. I can't wait!!!

[@KoreJD]

im here just to say how much IGN needed someone like Casey

[@chadderbug7587]

7:00 You know they want to add back Underwater combat...

[@yaine49]

Honestly I wouldn't mind. If they ever do, underwater combat & control will probably get an overhaul plus Lagiacrus and a whole plethora of monsters too.

[@breezerps]

Noticing, that the difficulty seems easier and then going back to worlds and playing a very fair bit up to Anjanath is a real commitment. Thank you for taking this game and us fellow hunters so seriously. You're a true hunter, Casey!

[@kpp28]

Casey DeFreitas... I'll remember this name. You're a true hunter.

[@shinycaseyd]

Thank you! ^ ^

[@xblade7562]

Finally, a review for a game that someone has done more than 5 hours of research/gameplay and doesn't have a cringe opinion. Well done Casey!

[@Born2beSlicker]

It’s not a review

[@ENGRtube]

Wilds is likely this years GOTY and it's only February.

[@whiskslim237]

YES. Been saying this since World first came out. We are just collectively getting better at the games. End game monsters always slap either way.

[@RyanLairmore]

Raise for her right now please.

[@CompleatedMagic]

IGN, if you’re low on rating, have this journalist do more game reviews. Top tier. 👌🏽

[@baconx6476]

Two things can be true, the game has gotten easier and you have gotten better as a player. These two overlaps to make the experience unlike that of the older games, so challenge in MH is a very hard thing to dispute. At this point, if you're a veteran from the older games, you should not expect a challenge until maybe the last few TUs, in both the base game and the G-rank version.

[@lilfuzzballa]

And considering that it's easier, how much credit to how easy it is goes to us just being better and how much credit goes to the game just being less janky and streamlined? And in terms of the jankiness of classic games, getting rid of that jankiness does indeed make the games easier to some degree, but it's a valuable tradeoff. I love the feel of current MH games compared to old ones, and if that means a slight tradeoff is making it a bit easier I'm ok with that. From there, all they need to do is make the monsters themselves harder, which we are all aware they know how to do. But it seems that Capcom doesn't really start to deliver that challenge that veterans are looking for until you reach Elder tier monsters in the end game, and of course Title Update monsters.

[@petercottantail7850]

​@@lilfuzzballaif the game lets me auto pilot my way through to the end id say the game is the problem, the weapons are letting us spam one combo for best damage consistently and safely in wilds now. theres nothing to gain in defending this, just say it as it is

[@TheKomenter]

This reviewer talks with passion… Please, make her the main voice of IGN

[@MidnightDragonProductions]

2:31 I agree with this so much! A lot of people say that Rise (or World to some extent) was too easy, but I started playing Monster Hunter with Rise, and I kept getting handed by early game monsters like Arzuros and Aknosom when I first played, but the more I played the game, the better I got. It's not getting easier, we're just getting better at the games

[@petercottantail7850]

i pretty much had no issues with rise, mostly auto piloting through the monsters, played world and needed to pay attention more, there was more tension and danger. then played gu and there were lowrank monsters that were giving me trouble. there is no merit to the idea that mh is the same difficulty, it is drastically easier after each installment, and wilds will be even easier. the new moves weapons have are pretty much a win button like wirebugs were. there is no universe where you can say a game that lets you press one combo over and over and destroy the monster is the same difficulty as world and you just "are better at the game" and theres no reason to pretend otherwise, this is some weird propaganda people are pushing

[@yarou3124]

​​@@petercottantail7850Older Monster Hunter was harder due to the clunky movement and lack of quality of life , not because the game is more challenging, at least that's from my experience.

[@PureOctarine]

Nah rise was definitely easier. The wire bug moves were crazy strong and you can have 2 followers, two buddies etc. Going back to rise, I was just turning my brain off and doing my combos. Going back to world I had to get good again.

[@jagmbaksvshsh]

@@MidnightDragonProductions rise is too easy

[@johnhuddleston1986]

The Argosy in Rise was the best. I never had to waste time gathering.

[@1stcenturyegg464]

This MHWilds coverage from IGN has made me believe in gaming journalism again. Kudos to the team and our Wilds coverage lady. Awesome work and can't wait to grind to MR/HR 999 again!

[@andrewrivera284]

It's not that is easier, you're becoming better, that's the essence of monster hunter franchise for good or bad

[@soulofalbedo]

Maybe part of it but with the new "accessibility" the games are just easier too. toss someone who put hundreds of hours into FU-4U into world or rise and they'll breeze through it. toss someone with thousands of hours in world-rise into those games and they get their teeth kicked in. (example, all my friends that finally got into MH with world getting absolutely bodied trying 3u and 4u)

[@baconx6476]

It has gotten easier also along with the players getting better. These two things can both be true.

[@tyg-zw7nn]

Eh, thing is, she compared it to World which is like the same thing. If you go back to the old games they are much harder. Even the fights themselves ignoring the QoL.

[@ITyraxI]

It is both. The old games were 100% harder.

[@sakuranohana1014]

Restocking at camp makes your hunt never fails

[@GodEater015]

IGN, please keep putting actual gamers for reviews. This is very refreshing to watch.

[@discoshrew7403]

60 seconds in and I can tell this person is actually a player. A welcome change.

[@SikTh4lyfe]

Bless this girl! Hope she is the one to review the game and do the guide! Her Silent Hill 2 Remake/Indian Jones guides saved me! 😭😭

[@michaelgarner4423]

If this isn’t anything other than a 10, We will riot

[@relaventmonkey97]

I literally took 4 days of PTO just to play the game im so excited!

[@Marta6347]

We certainly become better at the game but generally speaking new gen is a way easier than old gen. Not just for quality of life but the level of the quests itself and monster stats. It’s not that difficult in new gen to topple a monster and create a long opening for you to beat them, while in the old gen monsters hardly toppled and even when they were down it was for a couple of second. In mhgu you have Shagaru Magala Advanced in low rank in the village which means you had to do it by yourself, not to mention Deviants and EX monsters. There is no such a challenge in the new gen. Sunbreak was hard enough in the endgame but on World everything was pretty much a walk in the fields. Anyway this is not just Monster Hunter but the videogame industry as a whole, going towards a simplification of the games in order to gain more accessibility, where more accessibility means more customers and money.

[@dazzaboy04]

Im just looking forward to being able to get through this game playing single player and not co-op. I'm not an online gamer, so I'm glad I'll have NPC hunters helping me if i call upon them with SOS flares

[@StegDarkhorse]

I think it's important for people concerned with difficulty to remember that the base game is only covering Low and High Rank. It's going to be a while before we get G Rank difficulty for this game.

[@thomassmith965]

Yeah it’s a shame they do that

[@Kittysune12]

they will not remember everybody complain base rise too easy comparing it to iceborne same group of people will do the same comparing MHWild to Iceborne

[@megavolt67]

@@Kittysune12 The issue to me wasn't that Rise was easier (all the games are going to be easier for those with prior Monster Hunter experience), but rather WHY it was easier. I think for example that if World had allowed the player to have the pre-nerf Temporal Mantle from the getgo instead of making it an endgame reward, it would be similar to Rise's wirefall and palamute combo.

[@reallycantthinkofausername487]

Just cuz its not the super highest difficulty doesn't mean they couldn't add some challenge

[@fishman21-f5b]

mhw in endgame still have some hard monster

[@jessewisner1095]

If Casey isn't the person that does the actual review for this in a week or two, I will FLIP. OUT.

[@rathadam619]

Guys, I'm a veteran hunter, try to fight a herd of Doshaguma without poop bomb and I can tell you it's a challenge!

[@Acro8927]

Can’t wait for packs of Rajang

[@gamingdragonofmordor3770]

@Acro8927 please don’t give them ideas like that ☠️

[@rathadam619]

@Acro8927 never 🤣🤣

[@drakeshotplays]

Rajang would never be in packs they are way too territorial

[@Acro8927]

@ You’re right, we should have Alatreon packs

[@talalogy]

What an awesome and cheerful preview. She is an expert in the series and she’s also in love with it, that’s why the preview overall is top notch

[@emiliooo1995]

The graphics look so more crisp now

[@Tezasaurus]

Excellent preview, also very nice editing with relevant clips and not just a bunch of b-roll footage. I'd say IGN should promote this lady but then she'd have less time for MonHun.

[@Rathadude]

4:30 but vegetables are good for you.

[@anthill350]

I love her remark about accepting what Monster Hunter is and that we have become better hunters; not that the games have become easier. I've been playing since Freedom and too often than not other older hunters who've played just as long use that as a bar of measure and as a means to subtlety gate keep. I understand that change can be scary but QoL only helps the experience and that's okay. Let's just all keep hunting and having fun and teaching new hunters in the ways we were once upon a time! ✨️

[@ScireVetitum]

ZEUS, GIVE ME UNLIMITED TIME TO PLAY MONSTER HUNTER WILDS AND MY LIFE IS YOURS!

[@THEDR0NEZ0NE]

Kratos! Febuary 28th!

[@BbXxQQ]

what zeus ur fvcking idiot There's only God, ur savior, our man

[@themarvelousknight294]

I have never played a Monster Hunter game this will be my first one.

[@kalhanratty1]

Still a month to get World and become a Hunter!

[@yaine49]

Welcome newbie hunter!

[@themarvelousknight294]

@@yaine49 thanks

[@Gundoor]

World is on sale I would reccomend to learn basics of whatever weapon you choose. I reccomend the hammer until you learn the ropes.

[@brokeblasian]

Let me just say… give this woman a raise. I’m glad they got a true fan of the game to review/give us an overview on this

[@JeannieLove]

I can't wait to see the Beta on PS5 Pro and what enhancements there are when the final game is out.

[@lee1130fromtwitter]

They said the beta is exactly the same as the 1st. I don't believe theres any improvements

[@kjwong4730]

Looking forward to this game…

[@justachad6494]

Honestly I just really appreciate a game journalist who knows what they're talking about. Bravo, Casey. IGN...pay her!!

[@ramrodbldm9876]

Scram

[@ramrodbldm9876]

Justasimp

[@Xraided89]

Watttt? IGN actually has a real gamer and makes good sense, this is wat we want ,real players

[@xer0o0HASSAN_CHOP]

3:38 I'm happy with this change as an old gen hunter. I always had bad luck with spawn locations of gathering quests (looking at you mushroom quests in MH1 and Tri; dang special mushroom and unique mushroom drop rates). Having the game automatically highlight the gathering/ small monster objectives like Rise did is very quality of life!

[@shinycaseyd]

Legitimately would almost run out of time in some of those gathering quests in MH1! Crazy

[@StefanRial-i4f]

Rare W for IGN, this was a very good video

[@wipwarp549]

They’re trying too hard to convince us mh isn’t getting easier

[@elk3407]

It's only easier for solo players because older games had fixed scaling for two players.

[@drachenbuster]

*scratches bum then blows the poo particles off my fingers*

[@lilfuzzballa]

So you honestly think as veterans get more experienced, that doesn't have a significant impact on MH games getting easier over time? Do you suggest they take that into account and just pander specifically to veteran players by making MH harder and harder and harder with every new title? At that point you are just walling off new players as MH games end up being too difficult for them at a certain point.

[@thomassmith965]

Yeah because nowadays hitboxes aren’t janky af…

[@DiscoFinalBoss]

I’m not discounting the difficulty of the older games because lord knows how many times I got my ass handed to me but the jank contributed to the difficulty.

[@unclebaba3463]

I know everyone is staying it, but sincerely, you're the best IGN reviewer I've ever seen, no offense, a lot of IGN reviewers seem to be not the best at games or understanding design

[@ArdynSol]

The point you made about us simply being better hunters was such a good one. It made me smile with a small sense of pride thinking about it.

[@shinycaseyd]

I'm so glad :3

[@reallycantthinkofausername487]

Yea but it's not true Not entirely Obviously we are getting better, but the games have gotten undeniably easier over time Of course the pre-5th gen games are harder by default cuz they lack all the QoL changes, but even World to Rise I could feel it I replayed World to check this myself and I at least died a fair number of times compared to Rise where I carted no more than 3 times pre title updates Some of the monsters in the Wilds beta gave me a pretty tough time so I'm somewhat hopefuly but, man...

[@Scorptice]

rare IGN proper pick of a game journalist. You can immediately tell her expertise in the series even if you didn't know her beforehand. great coverage!

[@Kirb171]

I cannot wait for another month, i cannot

[@beachbento]

OMG I almost forgot about delivering the powderstones or whatever they were called / doing firestone runs. That and making 99 cluster bomb 2s , head locking. God I'm so excited for this one.

[@shinycaseyd]

Head locking!! A hunter would stay up late teaching me and my hunting partner how to headlock til 2am I never got super good at it but I tried 😂

[@SoulStrikes]

Lmao 6:19 I guess its not a secret now huh

[@danielwilson217]

Was conformed to not be lagi 😢. It's the small leviathan monster in the river.

[@WikiXIV]

@@danielwilson217 She said in a comment above that its the Paglicii (a small monster in the oilwell basin)

[@danielwilson217]

@@WikiXIV it's from the piragill. The small leviathans in the river.

[@WikiXIV]

@@danielwilson217 ah! My mistake! I misread your comment as referring to Uth Duna. My bad!

[@danielwilson217]

@@WikiXIV oh lol. All g

[@zukazealanee]

If this gets anything less than a 10 after the 9 you guys gave Veilguard...

[@SoulStrikes]

You know its gonna get a 7 and the usual IGN "its really great but THIS problem (small ass problem) make it not the best it could be" basic ass line they always use Veilguard got a 9 cause the reviewer was biased asf cause "wooow slay as a nonbinary im representef get that score" Who know,maybe if she's the one noting it it could get 9-10,at least she enjoy the game

[@shadowdragon1396]

Decent review, but your bitter vegetables comparison doesn't quite work. Bitter vegetables provide a point of comparison when you finally get to savor a juicy bite of meat. It gives you an appreciation for how rich and savory the best parts are. I'm still looking forward to Wilds, but lets not pretend that a bit of hostile game design can't make things a bit better; maybe not in raw dopamine, but in sheer satisfaction.

[@shinycaseyd]

This is a really good point!

[@noahjester8471]

5:08 I honestly don't mind doing it. I'm one of those players who just runs around for five minutes at the beginning of every hunt, casing the environment of every item I can find. To the extent that I immediately have to go back and drop my hoard off. I do think it became tedious in the early titles due to the lower number of collection points there were. I'd be going around, trying to get stuff to make potions, bombs, and traps, and it would take forever because you had to find the collection point and then suck off RNGesus to get the item you needed.

[@pensologohesito]

Even if we get better as players, there still needs to be some more friction and hard monsters that give you a bigger objective. I say this because Fatalis in World was the most amazing hunt ever in MH. Because it was ruthless and needed good coordination, almost like a raid in an MMO. And that is fun.

[@shinycaseyd]

Yep I agree, Monster Hunter really shines the most when there's a challenge you need to work at to overcome. I think with Wilds, the devs wanted to make sure players didn't drop off in the early game, so they made to sure to order the monsters in a way that would help new players learn the skills they need in a more streamlined way without sudden roadblocks. I think we will get difficult monsters in Wilds, just not as early as in some other Monster Hunters.

[@lilfuzzballa]

Yes but if with every new MH game, they keep raising the difficulty floor, just to compensate and upkeep with us getting better and better, then what does that do to new players trying to get into MH?

[@Brosky111]

Yeah, you must have never looked at some of the reddit pages of new folks complaining.

[@mytsw]

MMO mechanics don't belong in MH

[@ZEFFYRooo]

There most likely won't be much challenge in Wilds initially, that's typically reserved for the expansion. With the addition of focus mode and the wound mechanic, I have hopes Capcom will adapt and make its expansion very challenging to compensate, like they did in Sunbreak with the wirebugs

[@beyondearth6418]

I'm still both very concerned and worried about the performance we were shown during the open beta.

[@glennleomontera4364]

I swear if theres a plesioth ill be throwing my controller

[@JeannieLove]

Hopefully was get a fishing quest and then: surprise! It's Plesioth!

[@flare1547]

yo ya lo tire porque pusieron a Gravios, ese si es horrible

[@SharalithaCryptMommy]

@@glennleomontera4364 it'll hip check your controller back to your hands so it can hip you to death.

[@basefree123]

Hey IGN, thanks for finally uploading videos in 4k! Appreciate it

[@JustRiico_]

cant wait to no life this game, grass will not exist

[@MegaAssasin47]

oh grass will exist buddy, you will simply forget its there lmao.

[@JustRiico_]

@ lmfao true

[@wingsofwar]

Now this is a review, well done IGN for finally getting someone who is a qualified to speak about the gameplay and compares it accurately to previous installments. I wholly was expecting someone to be like "well compared to Souls like or BMW" while whiffing simple telegraphed tailswipes. Full Marks for Casey, I'd love to see her cover a full review of the game when it comes out.

[@jordanm2984]

This lady is awesome. So happy to have someone who clearly enjoys the series talk about it. Makes me feel like videos like these are actually worthwhile and genuine, instead of corporate fluffery nonsense.

[@Zindanx]

Was there any info on which system all these previews were played on? I'm assuming these were on a PS5 running in Graphics Mode as it was mentioned here. It was only said that it ran "better" than the beta tests... but was it limited to 30fps?