‘Monster Hunter X’ Is Heading To Japan In 2015!

Talk about surprise announcements!

If you thought it was safe to put down your Great Sword, you might want to think again. During the latest Japanese Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that Monster Hunter X is not only a thing that exists, but it’s headed to the 3DS in Winter 2015 for Japanese owners!

Hot off the heels of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate‘s international success, X, (or Cross,) looks to carry that same momentum into a brand new title. Now taking place in a more lush, rainforest-esque hub world, hunters will travel across a variety of locales while attempting to defeat monsters new and old. Using fan favorite weapons such as the Insect Glaive, Charge Axe, Heavy Bow and Gunlance to name a few, each weapon comes with a new twist. New, over the top super attacks give us all new tools to tame the strongest beasts we come across, devistating our potential prey. Still, the question must be asked; if the hunters are so much stronger, what about the monsters? Either way, you haven’t lived until you’ve vaulted off of a monster’s back.

X may be around the corner for our friends in the East, but it might be awhile before we get our hands on the newest entry in the now lucrative franchise. Still, now that it’s a proven seller around the world, will we get the 4 treatment and be passed over until the inevitable “Ultimate” edition is released? Or will we have the chance to be “upgraded” too? From what we’ve seen, I don’t want to wait longer than we have to. I mean, come on! You can pet alpacas!

Check out the trailer below and find yourself in shock and awe like we were, and check back with Geekscape in the coming weeks as we learn more details during E3 week and beyond!