The hottest gaming season has officially begun and Capcom has given the starting signal in style in the Summer Game Fest 2024 Showcase with more details about Monster Hunter Wilds™, with a detailed look at the characters and creatures that hunters will encounter when they enter the The Forbidden Landsfour new characters from Year 2 of Street Fighter™ 6as well as the expected release date of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess™.
Stay tuned for more news coming out of the Summer Game Fest Play Days and read the additional details below for each announcement.
A living world full of adventures in the trailer “The Hunter’s Journey” Monster Hunter Wilds
The last video of Monster Hunter Wilds, “The Hunter’s Journey” gave viewers of the Summer Game Fest livestream a deeper look at the Hunter’s first foray into the Forbidden Lands, including the colorful characters and a mysterious crescent-shaped mountain that viewers you will find as the story merges seamlessly with the game. As the hunter ventures into uncharted territory, the local fauna, including the treacherous new monster Balahara Leviathan, is tested how the hunters must adapt and harness new techniques to coexist in the volatile conditions of the region on the Plains of Windward. In the fierce thunderstorms that herald the change between the harsh dry season and the abundant monsoon season, an even greater threat loomed behind the billowing clouds of sand.
Ryozo Tsujimoto series producer Monster Hunter™ he joined to Geoff Keighley on stage to confirm that Monster Hunter Wilds It will be compatible with cross-play on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and on PC via Steam. Visit the official website for more information. Tsujimoto also informed fans eagerly awaiting the release of the long-awaited title in 2025 that Capcom will present the next trailer at the Gamescom Opening Night Live and? Monster Hunter Wilds can be played for the first time in the exhibition hall of the Gamescom 2024.
The Wild Beauty of the Windward Plains
When traversing the sandy dunes of the Windward Plains, both hunters and local wildlife must be careful not to fall victim to the quicksand traps of the newly revealed Balahara. The Forbidden Lands are home to multiple herds of large monsters such as the Balahara, which can be seen in the trailer chasing and overwhelming the already announced Doshaguma. These Leviathans secrete mucus along their serpentine bodies to skillfully maneuver across the land, launch attacks at their enemies, and create traps capable of turning the tide of battle in their favor. As these formidable monsters try to gain a foothold in this harsh ecosystem, territorial disputes with other great monsters can break out at any moment. Hidden among the region’s frequent sandstorms, a mysterious predator lurks, waiting to surprise its prey with electric fury.
An extreme world without cracks
Monster Hunter Wilds It flows seamlessly between story sequences and gameplay to tell the dynamic and absorbing story of the hunter who leads the Forbidden Lands Investigation Commission as they explore the vibrant ecosystem filled with monsters and extreme environments. After disembarking from their ship to the Windward Plains, the hunters begin to unravel the many mysteries that the Forbidden Lands contain, such as the enormous crescent-shaped mountain that dominates the landscape. That journey will force players to team up with other hunters to discover the relationship between this world and the people who inhabit it, facing new and fearsome enemies hand to hand.
More information about the presence of Monster Hunter Wilds at Gamescom Opening Night Live, along with the first playable demo of the title at the aforementioned fair.
Prepare for the fierce boil of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess which will be released worldwide on July 19, 2024
During the Summer Game Fest 2024 Showcase, viewers were invited to immerse themselves in the world of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess with the world premiere of a new game mode and the confirmation of the global release date of July 19, 2024. Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess It will be available from the premiere on Xbox Game Pass for consoles, PC, and Cloud, as well as on Xbox Series X|S, Windows, PlayStation 5 and in PC format through Steam. The game’s early reservation campaign is now available.
In this unique, Japanese-inspired and visually captivating game, players will take on the role of protagonist Soh to make sharp strategic decisions and use skillful dancing sword actions, while collaborating with rescued villagers and Maiden Yoshiro, to overcome the challenges ahead. During the day, he explores the village and purges the desecration by rescuing villagers and wisely assigning them roles and positions to help them attack the Seethe at night. At night, the villagers will fight alongside Soh to protect Yoshiro from the Seethe swarm. The trailer shows the Spiritual State and the new game mode with a Festering Seethe. When Soh runs out of health, he will enter a spiritual state in which the player will not be able to fight and can only give orders to the villagers to protect Yoshiro. The Festering Seethe will summon swarms of Seethe, so it is necessary to cooperate with the villagers. In both situations, users will be able to experience the intense fusion of action and strategy. Confront the formidable Festering Seethe, purge the village of desecration, and restore peace to the mountain.
Those who pre-order the game will receive exclusive in-game items such as the “Walking Basket” Mallet talisman and “Astral Projection,” which can be equipped to Soh, as well as a digital mini-book featuring never-before-seen artwork created for the game.
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Four new characters, including two guests. Get ready for Year 2 of Street Fighter 6
He Year 2 of Street Fighter 6 bursts onto the scene with four new characters coming to the game, including the evil M.Bison and the capoeira teacher Elena. Rounding out the Year 2 roster are the first guest characters to appear in the Street Fighter series, the ever-popular Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui from SNK’s Fatal Fury series!
- M. Bison (Summer 2024)who first appeared as a playable character in Street Fighter™ II: Champion Edition, it’s back! Prepare for an infusion of evil as the iconic leader of the Shadaloo crime syndicate with psychopathic powers continues his endless quest for world domination. And don’t forget to tune in for an exclusive first look at M. Bison’s gameplay at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 on YouTube at the link below
- Terry Bogard (fall 2024), andthe veteran of Fatal Fury, He joins the fight in Year 2 with his iconic laid-back look. The expert street fighter takes his friendly attitude straight into battle to find the true meaning of strength.
- Let’s welcome Mai Shiranui (Winter 2025)the second fighter of the series Fatal Furywhich joins the growing list of Street Fighter 6. Mai, a highly skilled Kunoichi Shiranui-ryuu, brings her deadly power to the game in Year 2.
- last seen Street Fighter IVthe cheerful capoeira fighter Elena (spring 2025) He will arrive as the last character of Year 2. Listen to the wind as you travel the world defeating your opponents with the fighter’s sexy dance moves.
Year 2 is almost here and we will have much more to share about each new character that joins the game throughout the year. The Year 2 Character and Utimate Passes are now available online here, as is the main game, which is still 50% off for a limited time!
And to look back at Year 1, don’t forget to take a look at this infographic that compiles facts and figures from the entire Community throughout the year.
