Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance showcases boosted actions in two new gameplay trailers

Capcom has quietly released two new gameplay videos for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, giving hunters a closer look at the expansion’s boosted actions. One is a broad overview of the new combat material, while the other focuses specifically on the Great Sword.

A broader look at boosted actions

The Boosted Action Overview trailer demonstrates the expansion’s announced combat content across a range of situations. It is the kind of footage designed to get veteran hunters examining every animation frame and wondering which familiar weapon suddenly has a new trick hidden up its sleeve.

The material confirms what Capcom is showing in the video, but it does not confirm that every weapon has received an equivalent overhaul. Nor should a gameplay demonstration be treated as proof of final performance, balance or the complete scope of the expansion.

Great Sword gets its own breakdown

The separate Great Sword Boosted Action Breakdown narrows the focus to one of Monster Hunter’s heaviest and most deliberate weapons. The video provides a weapon-specific demonstration rather than another broad cinematic tease, making it useful for players already deciding whether the Great Sword’s new options fit their hunting style.

What we still do not know

The newly released videos do not add a confirmed launch date or new platform details for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance. Those details should be taken from Capcom’s original expansion announcement rather than inferred from the trailers.

There is also no basis yet for claiming that the expansion completely rebuilds the combat system, changes final performance or gives every weapon the same treatment. The safest reading is that Capcom is showcasing new or boosted actions, with the Great Sword receiving a dedicated spotlight.

Our opinion

Two focused gameplay videos are a promising way to keep Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance in the conversation, especially when one gives the Great Sword its own breakdown. The footage should have veteran hunters poring over attack strings immediately, but the real verdict will have to wait for confirmed release information and hands-on testing. For now, this is a useful action showcase — not a full expansion reveal.

Eurogamer also reported on the trailer release, but the official PlayStation and Monster Hunter videos remain the primary evidence for what is actually shown.