Monster Hunter Wilds is getting a "massive" Ascendance expansion in 2027, as revealed by Capcom during Summer Game Fest 2026 through a brief trailer. Monster Hunter Wilds is following the Monster Hunter tradition with a huge DLC with a new area and a ton of content.
Upon launch in early 2025, Monster Hunter Wilds sold eight million copies in three days, becoming the fastest-selling title in the saga. However, the game soon faced mixed reviews as players expressed their frustration over ongoing performance issues, primarily on PC. Since then, Capcom has issued a series of updates aiming to fix the problems, while also releasing new content and collaborations with other titles such as Final Fantasy. Now, Monster Hunter Wilds is getting ready to welcome its first major expansion.
As seen in the trailer, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance introduces a new locale named The Skybound Eyrie, a group of floating islands. Players will be able to ride their Seikret into the sky to explore and encounter new monsters. The video also showcases the long-awaited debut of Elder Dragons in the game. Some of the most powerful Elder Dragons from the Monster Hunter series can be seen making a comeback, such...
