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It may seem interesting to suggest that Monster Hunter Wilds, a somewhat hardcore monster-hunting game, should follow in the footsteps of a cozy farm life sim like Stardew Valley. However, Monster Hunter Wilds has some cozy elements of its own that could benefit from a bold leap that Stardew Valley took in May 2024, when it released an official cookbook based on many of its in-game dishes. Considering how delicious the food in Monster Hunter Wilds looks, it might consider doing something similar.

One very useful trap all players should consider using is the Shock Trap, which will briefly stun any monster that gets close to it. While some monsters can be immune to being stunned, others will be left vulnerable to easy attacks that you can line up against a wound or weak point. Here’s how to easily craft Shock Traps and stock up on them.

Avowed is an incredibly unique first-person fantasy RPG when it comes to combat, as it manages to achieve a depth that other first-person RPGs generally come short of. While it accomplishes this through its diverse array of combat options, however, its wands are arguably at the top of that list, as they make Avowed‘s combat carry just as much flash and pizzazz as it does impact. Avowed‘s wands aren’t all about looks though, with mechanics that Hogwarts Legacy 2‘s wands could benefit from if the game chose to lean into RPG a bit more than its predecessor does.

With the ability to utilize layered armor in Monster Hunter Wilds, players have a lot of options when it comes to customizing exactly how their hunter looks at any given moment. Once gamers reach High Rank, any crafted piece of armor can be used for transmog purposes. Furthermore, fans can even choose to alter the color scheme of these items, giving everyone an impressive number of ways to fine tune the appearance of their character. Unfortunately, some fans feel the game is overriding their hard work and meticulous attention to detail by adding a glow to their hunter.

In Monster Hunter Wilds, you’ll need to constantly craft items to prepare for an impending challenging battle or to recover from the effects of a concluded fight. One of these items you’ll craft often is Hot Drink, which protects you against the effects of cold or ice. A key ingredient in this drink is Hot Pepper, which means you’ll need to possess a constant stream of these peppers to craft Hot Drink quickly.

Although the game takes a lot of inspiration from soulborne titles like Elden Ring, Demons Souls, and Dark Souls, the developers of the game are keen on proving that the game is not exactly soulslike. Let’s delve further into the topic and find out why the developers are against comparing the game.

In March 13, 2025, Kingdom Come: Deliverance’s massive 1.2 update was released, boasting over a thousand bug fixes and improvements. The most exciting new feature in this update is the Barber Mode, which allows players to give their character, Henry, a stylish makeover.

Out of all the available monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds, these are the few monsters that are by far the most satisfying to beat, be it due to nostalgia from fighting them in previous games in the Monster Hunter franchise, or due to the sheer challenge they create to battle them in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Thanks to this new vendor, you can customise Henry’s hair and facial hair, giving him either a mullet, fade, or whatever else the barber can style up. While fans are excited to see Henry’s sharp new look, they are a bit disappointed that the game does not have a toggle helmet option, meaning his new do is essentially hidden most of the time.

Elden Ring has undoubtedly become notorious for its difficulty since releasing in 2022, and the toiling continued two years later in 2024, when the substantial Shadow of the Erdtree expansion was unleashed. One year later, the Elden Ring collection will continue with the multiplayer spinoff title Elden Ring Nightreign, allowing fans to navigate Limgrave and tackle the unforgiving beasts with friends. Elden Ring: Nightreign has confirmed 10 returning bosses from the series, including The Nameless King, Centipede Demon, and The Fell Omen, which will help keep fans connected to previous entries.