Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance announced at Summer Game Fest 2026
The “massive expansion” launches in 2027
Monster Hunter Wilds’ expansion, Ascendance, has finally been revealed via a new trailer at Summer Game Fest 2026.
The expansion will launch in 2027, and the trailer specifically highlights this as “a massive expansion.”
Monster Hunter games have a strong tradition of large-scale expansions, and Ascendance promises to bring a new campaign to Monster Hunter Wilds just as Iceborne and Sunbreak did to World and Rise, respectively.
“Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance advances the story of the Forbidden Lands as the Expedition Team’s adventure soars to a new locale set amongst the clouds,” the official description reads.
“In the expansion, hunters will explore islands in the sky and wield explosive new abilities that evolve the gameplay and take the hunting action to new heights. The challenge will also rise to a whole new level with the return of Elder Dragons and Master Rank content.”
The trailer showcases a new area floating high in the air that the player can reach on their Seikret. Near the end of the trailer, we are teased by a large leviathan-like creature, which will likely be the expansion’s flagship monster.
Mysteriously, hunters now seem to be equipped with a turbo-charged gauntlet, which could give your Slinger shots a massive upgrade.
Ascendance will launch in 2027, bringing with it new missions, monsters, cutscenes, and more gear.
