The first promotional trailer was released for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance (hereinafter referred to as Ascendance), the massive expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds (hereinafter referred to as Wilds).
Details have been revealed regarding follow-up information on newly debuting monsters and a grown-up Nata.
First Promo Trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Released! The Post-Game Story Following Wilds Is a Must-See
The first promotional trailer revealed information on the following:
- A new story set several years after the events depicted in Wilds
- Monsters debuting in Ascendance
The reveal has already sparked immense excitement across social media.
A Story Set Several Years After Wilds
This title is set after completing the main story of Wilds.
What kind of journey awaits the hunters?
Lao-Shan Lung suddenly appears in the Forbidden Lands.
The team of hunters put up their best fight,
but in the end, they are overwhelmed by the elder dragon's strength.A few years after the attack of the massive elder dragon,
the construction of Madoi Stronghold is finished,
and a series of ruins is discovered floating in the sky: the Skybound Eyrie.The Expedition Team is faced with new mysteries and challenges in this story,
set several years after the events of Wilds.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance official website
Unique Characters Who Bring the Story to Life
Hunter
The protagonist appointed by the Guild to investigate the Forbidden Lands.
Alma and Palico
Alma serves as the Handler, managing monster hunt requests, authorizations, and quest reception.
She supports hunters in the field by providing useful hunting intel and managing provisional supplies.
Specializing in cultural anthropology, she also possesses deep knowledge of archaeology.
Palico joins the Expedition Team alongside the protagonist, providing hunting support and handling communication.
Nata
A young man who has grown strong and capable through numerous experiences.
Aspiring to become a hunter, he currently supports the Expedition Team.
Bangard
A Wudwud who stays by Nata's side.
It appears to have become completely attached to him over the past few years.
Erik
A Handler belonging to the Astrum Unit and a renowned biologist.
Nadia
A member of a group that undertakes special assignments for the Hunters Guild.
She is known by the moniker Sharpeyes.
Tetsuzan
An elderly Wyverian residing in Suja, Peaks of Accord.
He foretold the return of Lao-Shan Lung and named the defense base Madoi Stronghold.
Nona
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Grown-up appearances of Nona from Kunafa, Windsong Village and Maki, whom players meet in Azuz, the Everforge, can also be spotted in the video.
Madoi Stronghold
A new base built through the joint cooperation of the Guild, the people of the Forbidden Lands, and residents of the east and west.
Monsters Roaming the Forbidden Lands
Large Bird Wyvern Araketa: Dominating the Skies in Packs
A large Bird Wyvern inhabiting the Skybound Eyrie in flocks.
It can store air in its wings and expel it to achieve high-speed flight.
Coordinated attacks led by a pack leader make this a troublesome adversary.
Wind-Cloaked Elder Dragon Kushala Daora
An Elder Dragon armored with a hard, metallic shell.
Wreathed in wind and summoning violent tempests, it prevents anyone from drawing near.
A Mountainous Behemoth: Lao-Shan Lung
An Elder Dragon boasting a colossal body that causes catastrophic, disaster-level damage simply by moving.
Mysterious Elder Dragon Gundoraja: Commander of Thunderclouds
A mysterious Elder Dragon that appeared alongside thunder roaring across the Skybound Eyrie.
In addition to the featured monsters, numerous mysterious Guardians appear in the trailer.
Be sure to check them out ahead of release!
For more details on this title, visit the official Ascendance website or check the official Monster Hunter X account (@monsterhunter).
『モンスターハンターワイルズ：アセンダンス』最新プロモーション映像公開！
新モンスターの鳥竜種「アラケータ」、古龍「グンドラージャ」、防衛拠点「マドイ」など最新情報を公開！https://t.co/vcM6M1bBJU#モンハンアセンダンス #MHWA pic.twitter.com/sufKHNW6YQ
— 【公式】モンスターハンターワイルズ：アセンダンス (@MH_Wilds) September 3, 2026
| Game Overview | |
|---|---|
| Title | Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance |
| Genre | Hunting Action |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| Release Window | Scheduled for 2027 |