Summary
Monster Hunter Wildshas teased a collaboration with theStreet Fighterfranchise. Fans were already anticipating more details about the upcoming crossover event, which was first revealed duringMonster Hunter Wilds' initial title update showcase. Now, they’ve received some exciting new information.
Monster Hunter Wilds' Arch-Tempered Rey Dau eventis about to wrap up, which raises the question of what’s next. Fans have patiently awaited to find out what lies ahead in Capcom’s action RPG, and it looks like the wait has paid off, as the company is teasing a promising crossover.
Monster Hunter Wilds’Twitter account has teased a collaboration with theStreet Fighterfranchise, sharing a cryptic message: “This paint… I feel like I’ve seen it somewhere before.” The tweet also features an image that depicts a new logo and orange spray paint splashes that closely resembleStreet Fighter’s signature colorful art style. Fans also spotted the game’s title faintly visible in the background. So, while there’s no official confirmation yet, all signs point to an upcoming crossover betweenMonster Hunter WildsandStreet Fighter.
Monster Hunter Wilds and Street Fighter Collaboration Comes with a New Update
Monster Hunter Wilds’roadmap after the first title update revealed that version 1.011 is set to launch at the end of May, bringing with it a major collaboration with another Capcom title. Now, the other end of that teased crossover appears to have been revealed. However, many details about the upcoming update remain under wraps. Based onMonster Hunter Wilds' past patches, version 1.011 is expected to introduce new monsters, additional missions and side quests, and a variety of new cosmetic items.
It seems Capcom is working to keep its long-running fighting game in the spotlight as it approaches its two-year mark. Prior to the news of its crossover withMonster Hunter Wilds,Street Fighteralso had a collaboration withOverwatch 2. Before that, the franchise crossed over withAce Attorneyin a unique event. On top of these,Street Fighteralso teamed up withRival Schools, a collaboration with another classic Capcom fighting game that received largely positive feedback from fans.
WhenCapcom recently released updated sales figuresfor its core franchises, it became clear that bothMonster HunterandStreet Fighterrank among the company’s top earners. The upcoming crossover event presents a great opportunity for fans of each series to explore the other, while also delivering a fresh batch of cosmetics that’s sure to excite the broader community, even those who’re not necessarily fighting game fans.
Monster Hunter Wilds
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The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
