A grim new update for Wild Hearts is available now

Koei Tecmo and Electronic Arts have announced that a beastly new update for Wild Hearts has been made available to all players, brining with it a new Kemono, new armour and much more.

For those who are seeking a new challenge, then you had best be ready as the Grimstalker has arrived into the wilds. This mighty beast has the ability to manipulate both searing flames and surging seas.

The most striking feature of Grimstalker is the way in which its rage levels affect the elements of nature at its command. Normally, it wields water and waves to hamper its adversaries' movement. Once enraged, however, it switches to fire, unleashing devastating attacks of molten rock. You'll want to make use of Elemental Lanterns in order to combat both types of attacks. And don't let the beast escape unscathed whenever it leaves itself vulnerable.

With a new Kemono to tackle, that means there are new items to create, so players can also forge two new weapons from Grimstalker materials. One is capable of mighty blows that rend heaven and earth asunder, while the other combines Kemono brawn with human brains to make a formidable weapon.

The Fulgent armour set also shines brightly on the battlefield, letting other hunters know you’ve triumphed over Azuma’s latest threat.

If a new beast doesn’t appeal then maybe some new missions might. With the update comes three new quests, one will have you tackle an Amaterasu in Akikure Canyon, the challenge though you can’t die and if you do, you lose. Another will give you the challenge of taking on both a Kingtusk and Icetusk in Fuyufusagi Fort with only two lives? Finally for those who want to really test their might, defeat a Mighty Dreadclaw, Pearlbeak and Lavaback, all at the same time.

There are also general fixes and tweaks released as part of the update, you can learn about those here.