Thank you, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, for finally giving Gunlance this much-needed change we’ve been requesting for 20 years
Capcom has unveiled the eighth weapon showcase trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, its upcoming DLC expansion, featuring significant improvements to the Gunlance. The expansion builds upon the enhancements already present in the base game of Monster Hunter Wilds, which successfully improved the weapon’s explosive and defensive capabilities.
Most notably, the Gunlance receives new techniques and mechanics changes in the expansion. Among these updates is a long-requested modification that Gunlance fans have been advocating for since the weapon’s introduction in 2006’s Monster Hunter 2 on the PlayStation 2. This change represents a major milestone for players who have waited two decades for the requested adjustment.
The DLC expansion continues Capcom’s focus on refining and improving the Gunlance, a traditionally underpowered weapon type in the Monster Hunter franchise. By adding these new techniques and implementing the requested mechanic change, the expansion aims to make the Gunlance more viable and enjoyable for players across the community.
The eighth weapon showcase is part of Capcom’s broader announcement strategy for the Ascendance expansion, highlighting changes to various weapon types through a series of developer-focused trailers.