User blog comment:Kogath/Monster Hunter: World Discussion/@comment-6050823-20170827052856

Gamescom Interview Highlights


 * A lot of people came to the MHW booth, leading to fairly long lines.
 * These long lines led to some problems for other groups in Gamescom.
 * 70% of the players that tried the Monster Hunter: World demo were new to the series.
 * Most of the newer players used the Switch Axe while playing the demo.
 * There is hope that the newer players will gradually get use to the game's weapons and mechanics.
 * The demo helped guide new players pretty well and got them to better understand how to play overall.
 * The first trailer really attracted a lot of people to the game. Many newcomers liked the trailer and came to Gamescom to try the demo. So far, just about everyone that went to the demo booth were satisfied.
 * Interestingly, the first trailer for Monster Hunter: World deceived a lot of people, including longtime fans.
 * The Wildspire Waste will be playable in the demo at TGS.
 * Capcom plans to release more news on Monster Hunter: World everyday while at TGS.
 * They'll also be revealing more info about the general lore for Monster Hunter: World.

Source: https://www.famitsu.com/news/201708/27140529.html