It is time, after the exciting reveal of Wild Hearts there is now a 7-minute video showcasing actual gameplay of EA’s hunting game for the first time.
What kind of game is this? Wild Hearts is an upcoming hunting game that takes you to the fictional world of Azuma. This world is inspired by feudal Japan and is suffering from a problem.
The problem in Azuma is the so-called Kemono, once peaceful monsters that now devastate their environment and threaten the lives of the people living in Azuma.
There are different types of Kemono, including a plant-squirrel and the wild boar “Floragrunzer.” Moreover, the monsters are filled with the power of nature.
Fight against giant wild boar
What kind of video is this? After EA revealed Wild Hearts in an exciting reveal trailer on September 28th, a first real gameplay video followed on October 5th. This gives impressions for 7 minutes of what the gameplay mechanics of the hunting game will look like.
We see the use of a flying device and a cable car as well as the first fight against one of the Kemono, which the player cannot win.
Shortly after his respawn at an idyllic body of water, a second player joins the session, with whom a second battle will take place, successfully fought using numerous techniques.
What do we know about the release of Wild Hearts? Wild Hearts is set to be released on February 17, 2023, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Origin, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
Build and hunt monsters
What makes Wild Hearts gameplay distinctive? Wild Hearts focuses not only on the hunting principle known from games like Monster Hunter, where you can use weapons like a katana, but also on building structures.
Thus, Wild Hearts appears to be a mix of Monster Hunter and Fortnite, as you can utilize the so-called Karakuri technique to build flexible and creative hunting grounds, giving you an advantage in battling the Kemono.
Throughout the game, you will also unlock further Karakuri techniques and resources when you successfully defeat a Kemono.
Overall, the building of helpful structures and the alteration of the hunting grounds seems to be a meaningful addition to the gameplay principle of Monster Hunter, as the Karakuri technique suggests a new and varied gaming experience.
What is your impression of the “Wild Hearts” gameplay? Were you convinced by the 7 minutes, or are you still skeptical as to whether the gameplay suits you? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments!
What distinguishes Wild Hearts from Monster Hunter was explained by the developers in an interview with MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski:
How does the new Wild Hearts differ from Monster Hunter? “We combine building with hunting”
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