– Devs putting new features into the game but don’t want older players of the series to feel abandoned
– No massive change – freshness instead
– Play with Wiimote + nunchuck or Classic Controller
– Weapon categories down from 12 to 7 (Great Swords, Lances, Hammers, Bowguns, Sword/Shield, Katanas, and the new Slash Axes)
– Adding depth to the weapons
– Slash Axe – Retractable polearm – folds up behind your back when you’re not using it
– Battle Colosseum mode – play through series of quests in pairs (2 hunters, online or split-screen)
– Compete for fast times
– Obtain rewards for finishing it either way
– Both players receive own set of rewards
