History AndTheFandomRejoiced / MonsterHunter

* The 2021 stream introduced monsters returning and new, as well as other surprises. The Goss Harag caught eyes when it showed up, and while Glavenus was the first of the Fated Four to appear in the fifth generation, this time it's Mizutsune's turn - with none of the others in sight thus far. But the real star of the show was Wyvern Riding - the ability to ride monsters and use them against other monsters entirely at your discretion!

* Consuming items no longer [[ScrappyMechanic forces you to stay in place]] [[OverlyLongFightingAnimation for the duration of the animation]].

* Consuming items no longer [[ScrappyMechanic forces you to stay in place]] for the duration of the animation.

* Consuming items no longer [[ScrappyMechanic forces you to stay in place]] [[OverlyLongAttackAnimation for the duration of the animation]].

* Consuming items no longer forces you to stay in place for the duration of the animation.

* The 2020 Game Show Awards trailer reveals the return of an area from ''Monster Hunter 3 (tri-)'', the Flooded Forest, now reimagined as a massive, seamless area. It also features the return of the Royal Ludroth, Great Wroggi, and in a blink and miss it moment, the Great Baggi. Plus, the familiar roar of a certain blind, electric wyvern can be heard.

* The addition of the wirebug has intrigued many people with how it was shown in action, especially in combat.

* In a first for the series, and for the Nintendo Switch as well, the game will be running on Capcom's RE Engine, and based on footage from the trailer, it looks ''great''.

* Following Alatreon, the August 28th diary (introducing the very last free title update of Iceborne), and announced '''''FATALIS, AND IT WAS COMING IN JUST A MONTH'''''. For the most part, no one ever truly believed Fatalis would ever come to world, for the same reasons as Lagiacrus (problems with the long neck and skeleton), so while they hoped, it was unlikely. Now, not only has it finally come fully rendered into World's amazing visuals, it's signature arena '''''CASTLE SCHRADE''''' is also coming. With that, it's weapons and armour are absolutely ''epic''. Needless to say, the entire fandom jumped in joy.

* How about when Rathalos was confirmed to be both an Assist Trophy ''and'' a boss enemy in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate!?'' Now, Creator/{{Nintendo}}'s greatest can all be Monster Hunters!

* Worried that ''Monster Hunter'' for Sony's and Microsoft's big, beefy, but home-bound consoles and for [=PCs=] was going to be the future for a series that was popularized through handheld installments, thanks to the runaway success of ''World''? Don't like that ''MHGU'' isn't taking full advantage of the Nintendo Switch's capabilities? Fret not, ''VideoGame/MonsterHunterRise'' is coming as a brand new game on the Switch that's designed specifically around its hardware! And like ''World'' before it, it's getting a global same-day release!

* Now you can bring one of your companions with you on 3- and 4-player hunts! No more being disappointed that you can’t bring them because a third player joined the lobby!

* Finally, dog companions! That you can ride on!

* Worried that ''Monster Hunter'' for Sony's and Microsoft's big, beefy, but home-bound consoles and for [=PCs=] was going to be the future for a series that was popularized through handheld installments, thanks to the runaway success of ''World''? Fret not, ''VideoGame/MonsterHunterRise'' is coming as a brand new game on the Nintendo Switch that's designed specifically around its hardware! And like ''World'' before it, it's getting a global same-day release!

* Worried that ''Monster Hunter'' for Sony's and Microsoft's big, beefy, but home-bound consoles and for [=PCs=] was going to be the future for a series that was popularized through handheld installments, thanks to the runaway success of ''World''? Fret not, ''VideoGame/MonsterHunterRise'' is coming as a brand new game on the Nintendo Switch that's designed specifically around its hardware! And like ''World'' before it, it's getting a global same-day release!

* Following Alatreon, the August 28th diary (introducing the very last free title update of Iceborne), and announced '''''FATALIS, AND IT WAS COMING IN JUST A MONTH'''''. For the most part, no one ever truly believed Fatalis would ever come to world, for the same reasons as Lagiacrus (problems with the long neck and skeleton), so while they hoped, it was unlikely. Now, not only has it finally come fully rendered into World's amazing visuals, it's signature arena '''''CASTLE SCHRADE''''' is also coming. With that, it's weapons and armour are absolutely ''epic''. Needless to say, the entire fandom jumped in joy.

* Following Alatreon, the Aug 28th diary (introducing the very last free title update of Iceborne), and announced '''''FATALIS'''''. For the most part, no one ever truly believed Fatalis would ever come to world, for the same reasons as Lagiacrus (problems with the long neck and skeleton), so while they hoped, it was unlikely. Now, not only has it finally come fully rendered into World's amazing visuals, it's signature arena '''''CASTLE SCHRADE''''' is also coming. With that, it's weapons and armour are absolutely ''epic''. Needless to say, the entire fandom jumped in joy.

* Following Alatreon, the Aug 28th diary (introducing the very last free title update of Iceborne), and announced '''''Fatalis'''''. Fatalis, which had been anticipated since World came out, has finally come fully rendered into World's amazing visuals. To top it all off, Castle Schrade is also returning as the battle ground of this new fight.

* The dev diary covering the April 23rd free update (adding Furious Rajang and Raging Brachydios) dropped an '''''amazing''''' surprise announcement days before it's release: '''Layered Weapons are coming to World!!!''' Initially this only covered the generic weapons, but at a later date the unique ones were covered as well, allowing all Hunters to play with the weapons stats that they want AND the weapon looks that they want as well.

* The dev diary covering the April 23rd free update (adding Furious Rajang and Raging Brachydios) dropped an '''''amazing''''' surprise announcement days before it's release: '''Layered Weapons are coming to World!!!''' Initially this will only cover the generic weapons, but at a later date the unique ones will be covered as well, allowing all Hunters to play with the weapons stats that they want AND the weapon looks that they want as well!

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-rtlKzNA7M Rajang]] will be in Iceborne's first post-launch content patch, similar to how the base game introduced Deviljho. Not only do we have ANOTHER terrifying badass invader, but it's World's first Fanged Beast!

* Though they had already seen leaks all but confirming it, though the anticipation had gotten to the point that other fans were getting ''annoyed'', the fanbase nontheless did their best to pretend to be [[{{Pun}} shocked]] when the August 29th trailer finally showed that their best Good Boy Zinogre was coming to Iceborne.

* Though they had already seen leaks all but confirming it, the fanbase nontheless did their best to pretend to be [[{{Pun}} shocked]] when the August 29th trailer finally showed that their best Good Boy Zinogre was coming to Iceborne.

* The July 11, 2019 trailer showed off Glavenus and the return of Monster Subspecies(for Odogaron and Anjanath). Then finishes with a teaser: A poor Uragaan covered in green slime that ''explodes''. Brachydios is coming back!

* The July 11, 2019 trailer showed off Glavenus and the return of Monster Subspecies(for Odogaron and Anjanath). Then finishes with a teaser: Brachydios is coming back!

* After the divisive treatment of the Gunlance in past (see the {{Scrappy Mechanic}} page), World finally brings much needed improvements to it's mechanics - including the ability to reload all shells during a combo, a more streamlined moveset, and a new Wyvern Stake attack.

* The July 11, 2019 trailer showed off Glavenus and Barioth, and teased Brachydios at the very end.

* The June 4, 2019 trailer not only brought back Tigrex, but ''Glavenus'', too.

* After nearly nine years, Lunastra has [[TheBusCameBack finally returned]]. And thanks to the aformentioned multi-Elder Dragon mechanic, the Flame Dragon DualBoss dream team is now a reality.

* ''Iceborne'', an ExpansionPack that finally adds G Rank and the ice area that everyone's been clamoring for.

* What's this? A crossover event with ''VideoGame/TheWitcher3WildHunt''? Hmm, looks like we might get a set of witcher armor, maybe a new monster-GERALT IS COMING TO MONSTER HUNTER? ''AND HE'S PLAYABLE?!'' '''HOLY SHIT!'''