Capcom has revealed that Monster Hunter Wilds will feature a Street Fighter collaboration, bringing Akuma's iconic armor sets and special moves to the hunting grounds. Players will soon be able to unleash the devastating Gou Hadoken and Gou Shoryuken attacks while sporting the legendary fighter's distinctive appearance.
Street Fighter's Akuma Joins the Hunt
In an exciting crossover announcement, Monster Hunter Wilds will receive both full and layered armor sets based on Street Fighter's iconic dark warrior, Akuma. This collaboration brings more than just cosmetic options—hunters will gain access to three unique items that replicate Akuma's signature fighting techniques.
The collaboration was revealed in a video demonstration showcasing the armor sets and special moves in action. The footage displays hunters performing Akuma's devastating techniques while facing down the game's fearsome monsters.
Akuma's full and layered armor sets come with three unique items that allow you to perform his fighting moves!
— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) May 23, 2025
Unleash special moves Gou Hadoken and Gou Shoryuken individually, or pummel your foe and combine them with combo attacks using the "Assisted Combo: Akuma" item! pic.twitter.com/NHPTawpsCa
Unleash Akuma's Signature Techniques
Beyond the visual flair of Akuma's distinctive appearance, the collaboration introduces functional gameplay elements. Hunters will be able to perform Akuma's signature moves including:
- Gou Hadoken - Akuma's powerful projectile attack
- Gou Shoryuken - The devastating rising uppercut
- Assisted Combo: Akuma - A special item enabling combo attacks
These abilities can be unleashed individually or chained together using the 'Assisted Combo: Akuma' item, allowing hunters to recreate the fighting game experience while battling monsters.
What Makes This Collaboration Special?
This isn't the first time the Monster Hunter franchise has collaborated with other Capcom properties, but the addition of functional combat moves represents an evolution in how these crossovers are implemented. Rather than purely cosmetic additions, these special moves add new gameplay options for hunters looking to diversify their monster-slaying techniques.
With additional content potentially on the way, this collaboration highlights Capcom's commitment to supporting Monster Hunter Wilds with exciting post-launch content ahead of its February 28, 2025 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.