Monster Hunter fans lose their minds as Monster Hunter Wilds confirms Lagiacrus will return this summer, finally answering 7 years of prayers

In Monster Hunter Tri, Lagiacrus served as the main featured monster (the one prominently displayed on the game’s cover and carrying significant narrative weight). Its presence perfectly demonstrated the game’s key feature: underwater combat. However, since this underwater aspect was removed in subsequent generations of games, Lagiacrus has faced challenges adapting to life outside the sea.

Monster Hunter Wilds Lagiacrus Debut All But Confirmed

Before Monster Hunter Wilds officially launched, there was plenty of chatter among fans about the beloved monster, Lagiacrus. Regrettably, it wasn’t present in the main game at first, causing quite a stir among players. However, with new information emerging, it seems that Lagiacrus might not be just a myth in Wilds after all. In fact, the developers have hinted at its existence in their recent showcase and have even offered a tentative schedule for when we can expect to hunt this monster.

Nintendo’s Three-Phase Launch Plan for Switch 2 Ensures it Won’t End Up Like the Wii U

As per a report by Insider Gaming, the three-stage rollout is planned with significant game launches slated for June in the initial stage, followed by either October or November in the second stage, and the holiday season for the final phase. Although no specific games were disclosed for this release window, it was hinted that the first phase could potentially include Nintendo-published games and the second phase might be rich with releases from third-party developers.