Monster Hunter Wild Preys on Your Fear of Spiders with New Trailer

Monster Hunter Wilds' latest beasts are not for the faint of heart, especially if you suffer from arachnophobia, with Capcom introducing the giant spider Lala Barina alongside the Scarlet Forest, a brand-new locale for players to explore.

Debuting with an action-filled new trailer at Gamescom, the Scarlet Forest is a unique location within the Forbidden Lands, Monster Hunter Wilds' main region. Unlike other areas revealed in the game, the Scarlet Forest is a more contained section with lush greenery and a steady flow of water across the land, although it features a red tint to it.

Here, players will find the creepy Lala Barina, a spider-like creature part of the Temnoceran classification. Temnocerans are beasts with arachnoid features that are not often seen in Monster Hunter games, with only six monsters in previous games.

Lala Barina wasn't the only monster showcased during Gamescom, as the trailer also debuted Rey Dau, the apex monster of the Windward Plains. While Capcom didn't exactly reveal how apex monsters will exactly work in Wilds, a blog post on Sony's site detailed that they will show up during a region's Inclemency period.

Inclemencies are big ecological events that will alter a region's ecosystem completely. In the case of the Windward Plains, where players will be able to battle Rey Dau, the specific Inclemency is a rolling sandstorm with thunder known as the Sandtide. 

If you're keen on jumping into the world of Monster Hunter Wilds but have been turned off by the need to run with a full squad to tackle the harder hunts, Capcom will debut a new system with Wilds called the Support Hunter system.

Instead of relying on three players, you can recruit NPCs to help you with your hunts, letting you experience the game's harder content even if you want to remain a solo player.

Expect Monster Hunter Wilds to drop at some point in 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Switch players, you'll still have Rise to enjoy. If you're excited enough, check out all confirmed weapons for the game so far.