Monster Hunter Wilds' Difficulty Changes Could Be A Problem For Longtime Fans But Is Great News For The Series

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In recent years, it seems like Capcom can't do any wrong, and after the beta test for , it looks like the streak of great games will continue. Yes, there were some performance issues in the beta, which should be expected for a test, but for the most part, is shaping up to be another worthy successor in the storied series. With the sheer number of players that tried the beta and the popularity of the franchise since could be the biggest game in the franchise yet.

Although it is yet another one of Capcom's long-running franchises, didn't find mainstream recognition as early as other games like or . It was only after that the series began to become wildly popular, with helping in continuing that popularity, yet these newer titles show a trend that veterans might not be happy with. The newer games are getting easier, especially when comparing the base games of the early titles, which longtime fans will probably have grown up playing.

The first beta test for allowed players to play the opening of the game, letting them customize their Hunter and Palico, before exploring the open world. While the player had access to a bunch of gear right from the start, since the Smithy wasn't functional, none of the gear seemed to be massively better than what Hunters could have gotten if the Smithy was operable. The difficulty of the beta was likely representative of the final product's early stages, and even the Rey Dau (apex monster of the Windward Plains) wasn't particularly tough to beat.

There will be another round of beta testing for before its release, from February 7–10, then from February 14-17.

The Rey Dau is comparable in status to the Rathalos or Diabolos from, since all three are the natural, apex monsters of their respective areas, and the Thunder Wyvern is of roughly the same difficulty, but has a few mechanics that tend to make hunting easier in general. The Seikret mounts offer a quick getaway when needed, Hunters can call upon NPC allies in a hunt, and players can