Monster Hunter Wilds Protag Isn't Trying to Just Hunt Monsters to Extinction, Even If You Are

The Monster Hunter franchise, renowned for its epic monster hunts, is taking a new direction. Capcom aims to highlight a core theme often understated: the intricate relationship between hunters and the natural world. Discover what awaits in Monster Hunter Wilds!

Redefining the Hunter's Role: A Focus on Humanity and Nature

Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) will delve deeper into the symbiotic relationship between humans, nature, and monsters. Capcom is emphasizing this theme, enriching the player character's personality. Game director Yuya Tokuda explains, "The relationship between people, nature, and monsters, and a hunter's role within that... We wanted to illustrate this not just through gameplay, but with a rich story." He hints at future plans further developing this core concept.

Increased dialogue will allow players to shape their hunter's personality. Tokuda highlights the diverse perspectives of the world's inhabitants, citing Nata and Olivia as examples of characters with differing backgrounds and approaches to monster situations. "Many people with different perspectives live together. We wanted to show how a hunter would feel in such a world. How would they think? Everyone is different, so we added these elements to MH Wilds."

This marks a departure from the series' traditionally silent protagonists and limited dialogue choices. However, combat enthusiasts can rest assured.

Tokuda assures players, "Players who prefer to skip the dialogue and hunt monsters can do so. The amount of text won't affect the number of monsters, satisfying everyone." This is just the beginning, with more planned to further explore the human-nature bond.

For a deeper dive into Monster Hunter's underlying themes, explore Game8's article on the true meaning of Monster Hunter.