To start the “Proof of a Hero” quest, you’ll need to complete a few side activities first. There’s one step in particular that’s easy to overlook, but crucial to progress. Here’s a guide to unlocking the quest and the rewards you’ll earn for completing it.
As the saying goes, patience is rewarded, and PlayStation players are definitely getting a much-improved game compared to what was available a year ago.
The picture shows characters playing Monster Hunter Wilds on what appear to be Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. It’s not an official announcement, but it probably demonstrates the game’s local wireless multiplayer feature, allowing for quick cooperative play. We mainly see the characters’ hands, but at least one appears to be a hunter and another is a palico.
You may remember that some of the features in this anniversary update were initially planned for Avowed last year, but Obsidian postponed them.
The latest update includes the winning designs from the Design Contest for both a weapon and a pendant. The update requires 13GB of space on PlayStation 5, 16GB on Xbox Series X|S, 15GB on Steam, and 18GB on Steam if you have the High Resolution Texture Pack installed. Monster Hunter Wilds is now available to play on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. You can find helpful guides for the game here.
The latest update brings significant changes, starting with a redesigned Virtue system that offers greater flexibility in character builds and emphasizes the core stats of Courage, Spirit, and Grace. Players can also personalize their envoy with new hairstyles, facial features, and weapons. A new mission type, called The Organ: Medis Gyon, has been added, along with a challenging new boss fight against Bromius Omen Beast. Finally, the update includes several smaller improvements to enhance the overall player experience.
If you’re not familiar, Monster Hunter Stories 3 isn’t a traditional Monster Hunter game. It’s the third installment in a spin-off series that started in 2017. While it still takes place in the Monster Hunter universe, the gameplay is very different. Instead of fast-paced action RPG battles for crafting materials, Monster Hunter Stories is a slower-paced, turn-based RPG focused on story and raising monsters – it’s similar to Pokemon in how it plays and shares some visual similarities with Bandai Namco’s Tales games. For years, the series has been relatively niche, but the demo for Monster Hunter Stories 3 makes me think it could finally gain the wider recognition it deserves.
The movie’s soundtrack includes 12 original songs, available now on Spotify and Apple Music. We learned about it from Now Playing – thanks for the tip!
Okay, so the update throws a bunch of seriously tough new enemies at you. We’re talking massive warriors lugging around cannons, a weird magical deer, this huge bird-like dude – a tengu, I think – and even a lamia that can summon lightning! They all look incredibly intimidating, and honestly, I’m hoping the loot drops are amazing to make all that fighting worth it.
A physical copy of the game will be available starting May 15th. The next-generation update includes support for 4K resolution, higher-quality textures, and a smoother frame rate – details that were revealed last month. The trailer also suggests some lighting improvements, with certain areas looking more realistic than before.