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    Discover the Thrill of Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam

    Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest installment in Capcom's Monster Hunter series, released on February 28, 2025, for PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. It serves as a successor to Monster Hunter: World and introduces several new features while retaining the series' core gameplay mechanics.

    Key Features and Gameplay

    • Open World Design: Unlike its predecessors, Monster Hunter Wilds offers seamless exploration of its biomes without loading screens. Players can freely transition between their hunter village and the wilds, enhancing immersion.
    • Dynamic Environment: The game features changing climates and two distinct seasons—Fallow and Plenty—that influence monster behaviors. A transitional period, Inclemency, introduces apex predators.
    • New Mechanics:
      • The Seikret mount aids exploration and combat while allowing players to carry two weapons.
      • Focus mode enables targeted attacks on specific monster body parts for strategic gameplay.
      • The Slinger returns with added functionality to interact with the environment dynamically.
    • Multiplayer: Supports four-player co-op with crossplay across platforms but lacks cross-save functionality.

    Steam Deck Performance

    While Monster Hunter Wilds is available on Steam, it struggles to run effectively on the Steam Deck. Benchmark tests show poor performance, with frame rates often dropping below 20 FPS even at the lowest settings. Despite features like AMD FSR upscaling and frame generation, the game remains largely unplayable on this platform.

    Additional Information

    • Crossplay: Players can team up across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. However, save data is platform-specific.
    • Accessibility: Includes options like arachnophobia mode to replace spider-like creatures with non-threatening models.
    • Biomes: Currently revealed areas include the Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest, and Oilwell Basin, with more expected to be discovered post-launch.

    Overall, Monster Hunter Wilds builds upon the franchise's foundations with innovative features and a focus on exploration but faces challenges in optimization for portable devices like the Steam Deck.