I do not understand why they didn't call it a Switch Axe, either.
Fender has actually partnered with Capcom to develop a Telecaster influenced by Monster Hunter: the Monster Hunter Rathalos Telecaster.
The guitar's currently noted in the UK shop for ₤ 1850, that makes it among Fender's more expensive versions. There's no choice to pre-order right now, although Fender states the instrument will be offered from March 2025.
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The guitar includes the renowned Rathalos symbol, together with “guild marks discreetly put throughout the body and fretboard inlays”.
“The vibrant initial body colour, tortoiseshell pickguard, and smooth black hardware echo the [Rathalos'] ferociousness, making this a really special instrument,” Fender states.
“We're enjoyed bring this partnership with world-leading guitar brand name Fender to life in event of Monster Hunter's 20th anniversary,” stated Ryozo Tsujimoto, Monster Hunter series manufacturer.
“The cooperation guitar includes different aspects that show Rathalos, among the series' renowned beasts, with information such as claw marks, inlays, and patterns on the body. Furthermore, strategies are underway for in-game cooperations with Monster Hunter Wilds, so please anticipate that too.”
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Japanese fans get a reward minimal edition design, too, called, confusingly, the Limited Monster Hunter Rathalos Telecaster. Pre-orders for that are now live, albeit limited to Fender's flagship Tokyo shop and Fender Japan's main online shop. That variation features a premium tough case, too.
Fans who do not have the very best part of 2 grand lying around can likewise get special guitar choices – there are 12 styles to gather – and a collector's choice case styled to appear like the product box from the video game.
Seems like you will not have the ability to select which select you wish to purchase, however, as the “particular styles consisted of stay a secret up until the plan is opened”. “the choice items will be readily available for sale specifically in the Asia-Pacific area”, so it does not appear they'll be coming to the United States or Europe any time quickly.
The Japan-exclusive Limited guitar edition, nevertheless, will consist of the unique choice case with all 12 choice styles.
Capcom just recently exposed the PC system requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds, following news at today's State of Play that it was set for release on 28th February 2025 on PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
The video game will need 140GB of storage on an SSD and 16GB of memory. Minimum specifications are for a 1080p upscaled resolution at 30fps, while advised specifications are for 60fps.
