Khezu Returns in Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance

Ready to hear that iconic scream echo through Monster Hunter Wilds again? Khezu is officially making its return in Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance.

The reveal confirms that the creepy cave-dweller is back in the fold, which should be music to the ears of veteran hunters who have a love-hate relationship with this unsettling wyvern. If you've fought Khezu before, you already know exactly what you're in for.

And speaking of music, there's more good news. Khezu's legendary battle theme also appears to be in Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance. That haunting track has become inseparable from the monster itself, so its apparent inclusion is a nice nod to longtime fans.

For anyone who hasn't crossed paths with Khezu yet, it's one of the series' most memorable fights, largely thanks to its eerie presentation and that distinctive theme. Bringing both back together in Ascendance feels like a deliberate tip of the hat to that legacy.

That's the extent of what's been revealed so far. We know Khezu is in, and we know its legendary battle theme appears to be in as well. Everything else, from how the fight plays out to where it fits in the wider Ascendance content, is still under wraps.

So the question now is simple: are you excited to hear that theme kick in again, or does Khezu still haunt your hunting nightmares? Either way, it looks like Ascendance is shaping up to be a treat for longtime fans.

Will you be picking this up, and which monster are you hoping to see next? Let us know in the comments.