While Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is a top-notch experience in its current guise, Capcom aknowledged that a couple of key features could be added to enhance it further. And so it promised an April update to bring us Off-TV GamePad-only play and cross-region online multiplayer. GamePad-only play is a particularly notable benefit for a game that can absorb an awful lot of time, no doubt easing potential arguments over the TV, while the excellent online can only be enhanced by opening up the possibility for guilds and friends from across the Atlantic to go on the hunt together.
Thankfully we don't have much longer to wait, with Nintendo UK confirming via Twitter that the update will arrive on Tuesday 16th April.
Not long to wait, and while Nintendo of America hasn't given a similar update at the time of writing, we expect the date to match up on both sides of the pond.
So, Monster Hunter fans, how much are you looking forward to diving into GamePad play and cross-Atlantic online multiplayer? Let us know in the comments below.
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Cant wait. Off tv gameplay ftw !!!!!
Now if you can release an update for the 3DS version that allows online play, that would be awesome!!
I need the off-TV feature like crazy, my wife dominates the tv every night °__°
I still don't have MH sob but my birthday is the 23 so at least the update will be out when I get the game
The more I read about this game the more it creeps into the "want" portion of my mind.
Brilliant news! April is looking to be a great month for updates (MH3U, VC, OS speed update) & eShop titles (Toki Tori 2, Runner 2 EU, Kung Fu Rabbit, Rayman Challenge mode). Even the strongest WiiU hater would struggle to put a negative spin on this.
I'm glad ya'll are getting this update! It's always nice to see devs updating their games to make them better rather than making them worse (Battlefield 3 so I hear) and actually adding things players want.
Excellent that means I can finally open my copy of MHU for the Wii U.
I hope I can get this beauty soon, that is, once my retailer stops delaying orders for weeks every time I ask them... -_-
Anyone have an idea if I can still download the quests I missed once I get it?
Monster Hunter is just the perfect game to have off screen play. I will do lots of resource hunting on just the Gamepad and save the quest and Monster Hunting for the big screen!
@Beta You can download any quests that have been released at any time.
And this is great news, hopefully they also add a way for 2 people to play from 1 WiiU, 1 via gamepad, and 1 via Tv and other control. It would need to allow P1 to pick his Mii and P2 to choose a seperate Mii tho.
@SuperCharlie78 I hear ya man. The best part of WiiU is that I can still play my games while my wife watches cake boss or whatever mind numbing stuff she likes to watch.
huh i thought there already would be off-TV gameplay
ALELUIA!!! this update is awesome. then i can bring the wiiu to work and not worry about a screen =X
This solves all my troubles U_U
I really hope for a feature that auto syncs the save files from wiiu to 3ds so that clunky transfer system could go away. Also hope for a way to just use the 3ds as a local multiplayer character with the same game save as the wiiu version... I would like to play locally with people who dont have the game but i have bother versions. meh pipe dreams...
@SneakyStyle Awesome! Thank a lot, dude! ^_^ And I agree, me and my brother would love to play this together without needing the 3DS.
Oh and for the love of... please increase the font size!! I cant afford a new tv because of one game.
I am so pumped for Off-TV play. It is going to crank my addiction up to 11!
Can't wait for the off TV play online in the comfort of my bed! HELL YEAH!!!!
Off-TV play is amazing news for this!!
HR RANK UP!
This will save many marriages.
@SuperCharlie78 and @SetupDisk exactly my scenario too!! LOL
Gamepad play!!!!! When I'm so tired inlay back in bed & play gamepad only games like Zen Pinball 2 & Need For Speed, but wow add MH3U & I'm a happy gamer yo!!!!!
This is indeed good news!!!
Cant wait for this update. My wife will be happy
Lol I find it funny how many people I've seen say this is going to save their marriage! (not criticizing I just thought it was funny)
Are Mii-Verse screenshots coming as well?
Now if only the gamepad has more juice in it. I needs those Nyko batteries of Wii U gamepad!
MadAussie already sorted out the TV hog problem by getting a second gaming TV also that feature wouldn't help me as I use the gamepad to control and the touchscreen for map/health/ammo/item management.
These two updates are the first things to make me seriously consider buying it
Got to finishe AC III and ZombiU first though.
@twistedbee said: I hear ya man. The best part of WiiU is that I can still play my games while my wife watches cake boss or whatever mind numbing stuff she likes to watch.
LMAO, funny my wife watches that crap too... very frustrating being in a middle of a hunt and she acts like she's missing the best content eva on TV... but Off TV PLay will be a godsend for me.
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