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Capcom has revealed the debut English language trailer for Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate.

The game is heading to the 3DS exclusively, and it sees you entering the role of a hunter yet again – only this time you’re part of a caravan that explores new regions and villages. The game will naturally have hundreds of quests, a multitude of creatures, and lots of resources for your to scavenge and harvest in your seemingly never-ending journey for better weapons and armor. The game also features online co-op via the Nintendo Network.

Here are the game’s key features:

• Online Play – Connect with up to three other hunters online over the Nintendo Network for the first time ever, or local wireless, to join up and take down larger than life beasts.
• Two new weapon classes – The Insect Glaive is a long staff type weapon accompanied by a powerful flying insect which can be customized with various attributes; the Charge Blade is a hybrid that switches between a sword and shield or axe mode, with the ability to collect energy from attacks to charge up and unleash powerful attacks. The 12 previous weapon types have also been updated with modifications to moves or combos.
• More vertical environments – The action expands with more fluid climbing motions and the addition of jump attacks from walls or ledges.
• Virus effect – Monsters are even more threatening with a new feral effect which makes them stronger and more vicious than in their normal state.
• New gameplay mechanic – For the first time ever, hop on to monsters and hold on to deliver a burst of attacks.
• Dynamic terrain changes – Some monsters can cause the battlefield to shift during a fight, making even ground slant at an angle into a steep slope; if hunters are not careful, they could slide right out of the zone into the next area.
• Returning favorites and fresh challenges – With several brand new monsters such as the dark and menacing Gore Magala as well as hordes of returning favorites including the primal Tigrex, players have access to the largest roster of ferocious enemies than ever before.

Lastly, if you’re heading to E3 next week, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate will be playable at Capcom’s booth.

Niche Gamer will be at E3, so expect us to have some hands on details for the game.