Third-person action game where you track and kill large monsters in interconnected ecosystems. You pick up environmental clues to locate your target, then engage in extended boss fights using one of fourteen weapon types—each with distinct movesets ranging from nimble dual blades to technical switch axes. Monsters react to damage, flee when wounded, and interact with other creatures in the zone. You carve materials from downed beasts to forge stronger armor and weapons, which you'll need for tougher hunts. Supports solo play or drop-in co-op for up to four hunters. Combat emphasizes learning attack patterns and exploiting elemental weaknesses rather than quick reflexes. Set in the New World, a landmass studied by the Research Commission from the hub town of Astera.
