Unleashing the Ultimate Multiplayer Adventure: Discover How Destiny 2's Mode Transcends Monster Hunter's Epic Experience

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Despite the lack of official announcements at Tokyo Game Show, it is highly likely that a new mainline Monster Hunter game is currently in development.

The multiplayer aspect of the upcoming Monster Hunter game is essential, and incorporating a PvEvP mode inspired by Destiny 2's Gambit could greatly enhance the series. Introducing a Gambit-style mode in Monster Hunter would feature two teams competing to hunt the same monster, while also strategically obstructing each other, ultimately leading to only one team earning the rewards. This addition has the potential to become a standout feature in the multiplayer gameplay.

The Tokyo Game Show came and went without any mention of a new Monster Hunter game, except for the unveiling of the mobile game Monster Hunter Now. However, it can be assumed that a new mainline entry in the franchise is currently in development, considering the conclusion of the roadmap for updates to Monster Hunter Rise and the Sunbreak expansion. When it comes to the next Monster Hunter game, one important aspect for Capcom to focus on is its multiplayer functionality.

Throughout the series, Monster Hunter has incorporated multiplayer modes, allowing players to cooperate and engage in online multiplayer since its first installment. However, the format of these multiplayer modes has evolved with each new game, offering more than just cooperative hunts. While PvP has not been a prominent feature in the franchise, a PvEvP mode, inspired by Destiny 2's Gambit, could be a compelling addition to the Monster Hunter series' multiplayer experience.

How a 'Gambit'-Style Mode Could Work in the Next Monster Hunter

The Crucible is the preferred competitive multiplayer experience in Destiny 2, where Guardians face off against each other. However, the Gambit mode introduced in the Forsaken expansion offers a unique twist by combining PvP and PvE elements. It is rare to find games attempting this Player versus Environment versus Player concept outside of MOBAs or MMORPGs. Although Destiny 2 hasn't fully embraced this concept, it could be a perfect fit for the Monster Hunter franchise.

Instead of two squads of Hunters battling in an arena, Monster Hunter's potential Gambit-style mode could feature two teams dropping into opposite ends of a map. From there, the objective is to race to the assigned location and hunt the same monster. While the ultimate goal remains capturing or killing the beast, players have the opportunity to disrupt and hinder the other team's progress in order to secure victory. Both teams will be dealing damage to the monster, but only one team will emerge as the victorious hunters.

Destiny 2's Woes With Gambit Might Not Translate to Monster Hunter

Bungie's intention for introducing Gambit mode to their popular online game was to provide a unique experience that combined elements of both cooperative and competitive gameplay. However, due to disappointing updates and changes, fans are now convinced that Gambit is being phased out in Destiny 2, as Bungie chooses to allocate their multiplayer resources elsewhere. While Gambit may have been unsuccessful in Destiny, there is potential for it to flourish in the Monster Hunter franchise.

Firstly, Monster Hunter already revolves around the use of traps and other deceptive tactics to weaken and defeat colossal creatures. It would be a seamless fit for the game to introduce new traps or modify existing ones, with the added twist of affecting not only the monsters but also the opposing team of Hunters in a PvEvP mode. Additionally, such a mode would serve as the primary form of competitive play in the game, motivating players to fully engage with it rather than considering it an afterthought compared to more optimized modes. In any case, it is highly likely that the next Monster Hunter installment will incorporate multiplayer capabilities, making a Gambit-style mode an exciting prospect.

Monster Hunter Rise is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.