Capcom has revealed a new expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds, dubbed Ascendance, with a trailer debuted during Sony's State of Play presentation. The expansion is slated for release next year, September 3, 2026.
The Ascendance trailer begins by showing the player's Wilds crew encountering new dangers and arriving at a stronghold camp. A colossal dragon emerges, parting mists to reveal a cluster of islands suspended in the sky, setting the stage for the expansion's new exploration areas. This celestial setting suggests new methods of traversal and combat opportunities for players.
As expected for a Monster Hunter title, Ascendance will introduce new monsters to battle and updated versions of existing weapon types. The trailer hints at fresh combat possibilities, potentially enhanced by the new aerial mobility afforded by the sky island environments. The expansion's flagship monster appears to be a massive, swirling dragon capable of manipulating wind currents.
The reveal offers players a compelling reason to return to Monster Hunter Wilds upon the expansion's launch next year.