Monster Hunter Wilds Heavy Bowgun Video Shows Rapid Fire

Capcom released a new overview video for Monster Hunter Wilds, and this time the focus is on the Heavy Bowgun weapon. As well as the new Focus Mode mechanic, Heavy Bowguns will get access to a new Ignition Mode and what appears to be Rapid Fire ammunition.

The focus of the video is on the new Ignition Mode that appears to be an evolution of the Special Ammo system from previous Monster Hunter games. Essentially, Heavy Bowgun users will have an energy meter that fills over time. When landing hits, that can be expended in Ignition Mode to fire special ammo types. Some of these ammo types include a gatling barrage and a large, single shot explosive similar to the Wyvernheart and Wyvernsnipe ammunitions available before. Additionally, Monster Hunter veterans may have noticed the Heavy Bowgun using what appears to be Rapid Fire ammunition, a burst-style ammunition that was previously exclusive to the Light Bowgun variant.

You can get a look at the Monster Hunter Wilds Heavy Bowgun Overview below:

Capcom previously released two other videos overviewing the Greatsword weapon type and the new Focus Mode mechanic. Meanwhile, last month the company unveiled a life sized statue of a hunter riding a Seikret bird that was on display at the series’ 20th anniversary exhibition in Tokyo, Japan.

Monster Hunter Wilds is expected to launch sometime in 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.