Monster Hunter Wilds: Gravios Returns in This Exclusive Gameplay – IGN First

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Gravios is a hard-shelled monster that’s been deflecting our attacks since the original Monster Hunter, and it’s back in Monster Hunter Wilds’ Oilwell Basin. A few things about this foreboding, unexpected Flying Wyvern have changed, which you can see for yourself in the exclusive Gravios gameplay videos in this article.

Gravios is the sixth returning monster revealed for Monster Hunter Wilds, after Congalala, Yian Kut-Ku, Gypceros, and the quintessential Rathalos and Rathian. You can read all about how the Monster Hunter developers select monsters for each game in our in-depth interview.

As for Gravios, Monster Hunter Wilds director Yuya Tokuda said: “When we were thinking about a monster that would fit the Oilwell Basin environment and would not overlap in gameplay terms when looking at the overall ecosystem hierarchy, we realized we could reintroduce Gravios in a way that felt fresh to play, so we decided to bring it back this time.”

Historically, Gravios appears in volcanic areas in the Monster Hunter series. The Oilwell Basin fits that trope, especially during the Firespring inclemency, where burning lava can be seen in much of the area. The heat sure doesn’t bother this durable monster.

We last saw Gravios in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, which you can see in action in the comparison video above. It’s definitely changed a bit, both visually and mechanically.

“Of course, the details, textures, and other aspects of Gravios’ design have been greatly improved compared with previous titles,” explained Kaname Fujioka, executive director and art director for Monster Hunter Wilds. “While we maintained the hardness of its outer shell, we also had the team work hard on things like the depiction of the impact of Gravios’ laser-like attack when it hits the ground, which has been difficult to do up until now. The monster now feels like it is actually there in that terrain. We were able to express how the actions of the monster have a reaction on the terrain, and we