Akuma, the legendary Shotokan master, has officially stormed into Monster Hunter Wilds, bringing his formidable moveset along for the ride! As part of the exciting collaboration with Street Fighter 6, players can dive into his action-packed gameplay since his release on May 28, with some players getting the thrill a day earlier.

Unlocking Akuma's Quest: The Path to Power

Eager to unleash Akuma’s power? First things first: ensure your game is updated. Next, check your map for a note beckoning you to talk to Quinn. You'll find her just west of the item merchant in Oilwell Basin’s town area. Engaging with her will unlock three gripping side quests: 1. Investigate the upper stratum 2. Investigate the middle stratum 3. Optional: Listen to the townsfolk of Azuz for rumors about hidden monster carcasses.

Where to Find Akuma's Monster Carcasses

To complete Akuma's quest, you’ll need to track down two monster carcasses in Oilwell Basin's upper and middle strata. Start at Area 5 in the upper stratum, where a slain Rathian lies in its nest. For the second carcass, navigate to Area 11 in the middle stratum. This area can be tricky! Move through Area 13, head south, and choose the southeast path to circle around with your Seikret. Climb the vines and continue west past the campsite toward a narrow path to uncover the Gypceros carcass.

Encountering Akuma: The Next Steps

Once you've found both carcasses, return to Oilwell Basin and chat with Maki, located to the northeast from the Azuz forge. She’ll share tales of an enigmatic figure taking down monsters with sheer might, triggering the side quest "Search the lowest part of the Subterrane.” Head to the area between Area 14 and Area 16, where Akuma’s voice will lead you to his location on the map. Follow the waypoint to find him and advance your quest!

Diving into Akuma's Arena Challenges

After your initial talk with Akuma, you'll unlock the thrilling "Demonic Quest" Arena challenge. This single-player quest allows you to don Akuma’s iconic layered armor as you battle a formidable tempered Ajarakan, with SF6 tickets as your reward. Triumph over this beast, return to Oilwell Basin, and speak to Akuma again to reveal his second quest, "True Strength,” which invites a friend or AI partner to join the action!

Crafting the Ultimate Akuma Armor Set

To don Akuma’s powerful armor, gather five SF6 tickets to craft the entire set in one go. This set isn’t just stylish; it offers powerful skills including: - Heroics (LV. 3) - Partbreaker (LV. 3) - Evade Window (LV. 2) Plus, it grants the Satsui no Hado armor skill, enhancing the potency of Akuma's special moves and allowing for devastating Offset Attacks.

Master Akuma's Signature Moves!

Equipping Akuma's armor also means unleashing his signature moveset! His special skills can be accessed via the item bar and include: - **Gou Hadoken**: Transforms your slinger ammo into the iconic purple Hadoken. - **Assisted Combo (Akuma)**: Lets you chain powerful target combos when your weapon is sheathed. - **Drive Impact (Onigoroshi Shun Gokusatsu)**: A fierce move that counters enemy attacks through an Offset Attack—but remember, it requires recharging after use.

Combo Techniques: Dominate with Style!

Akuma's Assisted Combo features three variants plus a jaw-dropping finish. Here's how to execute them using your PlayStation controller: - **Press Square repeatedly**: Execute a chain of punches and finish with a Gou Hadoken. - **Press Square, then Triangle repeatedly**: Unleash a sequence of punches leading into a Viscera Piercer followed by an Adamant Flame. - **Press Square, then Circle repeatedly**: Launch a barrage before finishing with a fiery Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku!

Now you're armed with the knowledge to fully embrace Akuma's might in Monster Hunter Wilds! Gear up, get hunting, and master the art of the fist!