Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance Upgrades Heavy Bowgun, Lance and Switch Axe

Capcom revealed changes to three weapons in the Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion: the heavy bowgun gets a laser Boost Driver attack and Overcharge mode, the lance gets a quick dash and counterattacks, and the switch axe gets a faster transition to sword mode. The expansion is planned for 2027 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X and S.

• Heavy bowgun: laser Boost Driver, full-magazine Overcharge, and close-range plasma shot
• Lance: dash with block, rapid thrust combo, and counter with shield bash
• Switch axe: Boost Driver in axe mode instantly fills the sword gauge
• Ascendance release in 2027 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X and S