Capcom confirmed that the Ascendance expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds, scheduled for 2027, will reintroduce the elder dragon Kushala Daora. This recurring enemy, known for its annoying wind control, generates divided opinions. Many players consider it tedious, which raises suspicions about the company's intentions in choosing precisely this monster to generate noise on social media.
Reused code and pre-existing animations 🛠️
From a technical perspective, including Kushala Daora implies significant savings. Capcom reuses the model, animations, and wind system from previous titles, adapting them to the current Wilds engine. There is no new enemy design or original mechanics. The work is limited to visual tweaks and difficulty adjustments. The announcement two years in advance aims to retain players with a distant promise, preventing them from selling the used game.
Disposable nostalgia at full price 💸
The community will call this nostalgic content while paying 40 euros for a dragon they already killed in three previous installments. It's as if your pizza guy served you the same reheated pizza from yesterday, but told you it's a special edition because he heats it with a new oven in 2027. At least, the guaranteed controversy will make everyone talk about Capcom, which is exactly what they were looking for.