New Monster Hunter Wilds Collaboration Suggests a Shift for Street Fighter

Whoa, okay, let’s dive right into this. So, recently, there’s been this wild mashup between Monster Hunter Wilds and Street Fighter. Yep, Akuma’s struttin’ into the Monster Hunter universe. Imagine strapping on Akuma’s armor and just, like, channeling his Street Fighter mojo against big ol’ monsters. Kind of like bringing a dragon punch to a sword fight. Anyway, there’s all these new quests, and when you complete them, BAM! New armor, new items. And here’s the kicker — an item called Assisted Combo: Akuma lets you go all fists on these beasts. It’s like a new weapon. Honestly, seeing someone punch a dragon? Chef’s kiss.

So, why does this matter, apart from the sheer coolness? Well, it might hint at what’s next for Street Fighter. Or not. Who knows? But think about it! Monster Hunter players get this taste of Street Fighter moves in a whole different playground, right? Anyone who dabbles in this collab, or grabs the gestures DLC, basically gets a slice of 3D Street Fighter life. Roaming around, pulling off Hadokens and Tatsumakis. It’s like a glimpse into a possible Street Fighter 3D future.

Speaking of which, remember Tekken 7? Akuma popped up there too, but he still kinda stayed on the 2D track like he was on a treadmill. But it got people thinking: What if Street Fighter fully embraced the third dimension? Imagine, like, full-on immersive punch-ups.

Now, let’s talk 3D struggles. Controls, man. Players might freak about trying to keep all those special moves intact in 3D space. The usual joystick gymnastics? Yeah, those might be out. But then again, Street Fighter 6 with its Modern Controls is already shaking things up, making sure even your grandma could pull off a hadoken if she felt like it. So, a new 3D game might just simplify controls so you’re not flinging your controller in despair.

Honestly, a 3D Street Fighter doesn’t have to be a mainline game. I mean, remember those goofy spin-offs like Super Puzzle Fighter? Or wait, what was it called? Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix? Something like that. Point is, a new 3D spin-off could add some spice without freaking out the diehard 2D fans.

And Akuma, being plopped into Monster Hunter Wilds, fits in surprisingly well, throwing down his iconic moves like they belong there. Feels like a taste of what could be next. Whether it’s a small dance into 3D or a full-blown feature? Shrug. Time’ll tell. Whatever happens, Street Fighter needs to keep it real, stay true to its roots, and above all, make sure anyone can jump in and have a blast.

So, yeah, that’s where we’re at. A crazy crossbreed of monsters and street brawling. What’s next? Your guess is as good as mine.