Summary
One feature ofMonster Hunter Wildsthat has already been revealed could turn out to be one of the best parts of the game. SinceMonster Hunter Wildsis coming hot on the heels of two successful installments, expectations should already be high. The trailers have already done plenty to highlight what the game has to offer, including some exciting new features. However, there is one aspect of the game that should not be forgotten about in discussion. In fact, it could ensure thatMonster Hunter Wildsis able to stand out in a way that its predecessors could not.
Ever sinceMonster Hunter Wilds' announcement trailer, it has been establishing a solid identity for itself. The reveal of the game’s new mount, the Seikret, was the first big detail that differentiated the game from past installments. In ensuing trailers, more details about the gameplay have come out, with the ability to swap weapons in the field being arguably the most significant new reveal. The trailers have also been slowly introducing fans to the game’s principal cast, giving more reason for potential players to be hyped. AfterMonster Hunter WorldandRise,Monster Hunter Wildsis doing a good job of building interest.
Monster Hunter Wilds Adding Crossplay Creates a New Era For the Series' Multiplayer
Multiplayer is a Key Part of Monster Hunter
For a long time, theMonster Hunterseries' multiplayerhas been a major draw for the games. Of course, going on hunts and battling massive monsters solo is quite a thrill on its own. However, teaming up with friends for an expedition adds its own layer of fun. There is also the natural enjoyment that comes from sharing a game with friends. At the same time, having several players opens a wide variety of strategic options, such as mixing melee and ranged fighters, or just having everyone rush in with the same weapon. Multiplayer is a major strength forMonster Hunter.
Monster Hunter Wilds is the First Monster Hunter With Crossplay
There is one detail with the potential totakeMonster Hunter Wildsmultiplayer even further, and it has already been revealed. Previous games, such asMonster Hunter WorldandMonster Hunter Rise, did not support crossplay. That meant that players only had the option to join a hunt alongside players who were on the same system. This was a barrier in the path of multiplayer hunts, since every player could only group up with a fraction of the game’s overall player base. However, withMonster Hunter Wildsbringing crossplay to the series, that obstacle will not be something for players to worry about.
For a long time, theMonster Hunterseries' multiplayer has been a major draw for the games.
Crossplay Can Revolutionize Monster Hunter Wilds' Multiplayer Hunts
Adding crossplay to the game’s multiplayer mechanics could be one of the bestnew features inMonster Hunter Wilds. There is the obvious advantage of it being much easier to find a party with crossplay letting all active players join, but that could only be the start of its advantages. With crossplay making multiplayer more robust, it could also open the door to more hunts, challenges, and events designed to be tackled by parties of hunters rather than solo. By taking full advantage of crossplay,Monster Hunter Wildscould have the greatest multiplayer options in a series that thrives on multiplayer gameplay.
Crossplay could very well be the most exciting addition toMonster Hunter Wilds. Not only will itbreakMonster Huntertraditionin a major way, but it will also give players far more freedom when going on hunts. Multiplayer hunts are always an exciting experience, and they let players do things that would not be possible in a solo hunt. Adding crossplay will make it much easier for players to engage in multiplayer hunts on a regular basis. The inclusion of crossplay could end up being one ofMonster Hunter Wilds' best moves.
Monster Hunter Wilds
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The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
