Master Rank and Lao-Shan Lung Return After 10 Years! Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Launches in 2027

CAPCOM CO., LTD. has announced Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance at Summer Game Fest 2026, the world's largest streaming event.
The company aims for a 2027 release for this massive expansion to Monster Hunter Wilds.

"Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance" Heading for a 2027 Release

Capcom has announced the massive expansion Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance for Monster Hunter Wilds.
The newly released announcement trailer showcases a new field, new actions, new monsters, and more.

The new field is named "The Skybound Eyrie."
In the trailer, characters note, "Wyveria negated the weight of buildings and mounted the sky," and "I can’t stop wondering, how can all this exist up amongst the clouds?" Who on earth accomplished such a feat?

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Traversing the world on the Seikret mount is still going strong.
It will likely prove indispensable for moving between these floating landmasses.

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An unknown monster resembling Qurupeco inhabits the area.

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Scenes show them attacking in packs, resembling Valstrax's signature raids.

As per tradition, the expansion adds brand-new actions.
Activating the new Boost Bracer mechanic temporarily enhances attack actions, combos, and mobility.
Players will be able to perform even flashier maneuvers.

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Further, Elder Dragons absent from the base game Monster Hunter Wilds make their return!
This includes "Kushala Daora," a staple of the franchise since its debut in Monster Hunter 2.

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And making its first appearance in nearly 10 years since Monster Hunter Generations in 2017 is "Lao-Shan Lung."
It is the ultra-large Elder Dragon that represents the absolute origin and pinnacle of giant monster hunts.

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Development on Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is progressing toward a release in 2027.
Let's look forward to further updates!
The Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Official Website and Official X account (@monsterhunter) are now live.