The expansive world of Monster Hunter Wilds showcases a remarkably interconnected landscape, as demonstrated by a dedicated player's epic journey shared on the Monster Hunter subreddit. User -BrotherPig- embarked on an impressive trek, starting from the Windward Plains and traversing through various zones to reach the peaks of the game's later areas. Their journey, captured in a video, takes viewers from the sandy dunes of the starting zone to the final locales of the game, serving as a testament to the seamless connectivity of the game's world. Be warned, though, as this journey contains spoilers for those yet to complete the campaign.
Did you know there's only 1 loading screen between the Plains and Suja? 9min ride through all zones.
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The video highlights a continuous journey with just one loading screen, occurring as the player transitions from the Oilwell Basin to the Iceshard Cliffs. This seamless experience, save for the necessary loading screen, emphasizes the game's design philosophy of creating a connected world. While Monster Hunter Wilds does feature loading screens for certain activities like entering the training grounds, fast traveling, or joining a friend's quest, the overall connectivity of the zones is a testament to the game's open-world design.
According to a series producer, the true essence of Monster Hunter Wilds lies in its engaging story, immersive world, and cross-play features. Players continue to uncover new aspects of how the game handles traditional Monster Hunter systems within its open world, ensuring there's always something new to explore until the first Title Update in April.
To kickstart your adventure in Monster Hunter Wilds, be sure to check out essential tips and tricks that the game might not explicitly mention. Additionally, familiarize yourself with all 14 weapon types available in the game through our comprehensive guide. We also offer an ongoing walkthrough, a multiplayer guide for playing with friends, and instructions on how to transfer your character from the open beta to the full game.
IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, stating, "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge."