EA and Koei Tecmo released a new Wild Hearts trailer, this time focused entirely on the monster-hunting RPG’s unique crafting system and Karakuri. Karakuri is a broad name given to the many marvels you can create in the heat of battle, while exploring, or just when you want to chill out and chat with your fellow hunters, an impressive range of items that looks even more enticing in action.
The trailer starts with a quick spread of quirky and deadly creations – a jack-in-the-box hammer, wires for setting traps, and even an adorable round robot whose function remains uncertain, aside from looking cute. Some Karakuri create updrafts that let you soar through the air. Others turn you into a projectile and launch you to great heights, which seems like a handy, time-saving exploration tool.
One sneaky contraption buries itself in the ground, then springs into action and fires a harpoon when a monster approaches. Some more futuristic-looking devices included what looks like a radar dish, but it’s not all about violence and climbing mountains. Some Karakuri blueprints include benches and lanterns so you can make a cozy safe place for you and your fellow hunters.
Wild Hearts launches on Feb. 16, 2023, for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Meanwhile, check out our Wild Hearts preview for a glimpse of what to expect.
Written by Josh Broadwell on behalf of GLHF
