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

Monster Hunter Wilds Will Focus On Humans And Nature

A Deeper Understanding Of What It Means To Be A Hunter

The Monster Hunter series, renowned for its thrilling monster hunts, is set to delve deeper into the intricate relationship between hunters and the natural world in its latest installment, Monster Hunter Wilds. Capcom is eager to emphasize this central theme, offering players a more profound understanding of what it truly means to be a hunter within this symbiotic universe.

In Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds), the spotlight will shine on the dynamic interplay between humans, nature, and monsters. Game director Yuya Tokuda shared his vision in an interview with PC Gamer, stating, "The relationship between people, nature, and monsters, and what exactly is a hunter's role in a world like that... We wanted to illustrate that not just through the gameplay, but through a very deep story. There are many other things we have planned down the line that align with the concept of Monster Hunter Wilds, and we're confident this game was able to achieve what we wanted to express with it."

To bring this vision to life, MH Wilds will feature enhanced dialogue, allowing players to imbue their hunter characters with more personality. Tokuda highlighted the diverse cast of characters, such as Nata and Olivia, who hail from different backgrounds and approach the monster situation uniquely. "There are many people with different perspectives living all together. And we also wanted to illustrate how the hunter would feel in a world like that. What would they feel? How would they think? Everybody is different, so we decided to add those kinds of elements to Monster Hunter Wilds."

This approach marks a departure from the series' traditional silent protagonists and minimal dialogue, yet it won't compromise the beloved combat system. Tokuda reassured fans, "There may be players who prefer to skip all that and just keep on hunting the next monster—that's possible too. The volume of the text that's available in the game will not affect the number of monsters available, so we can satisfy everybody." This commitment to inclusivity suggests that Capcom has many more plans in store that will further explore the bond between humans and nature.

For those eager to explore the underlying themes and narratives of the Monster Hunter series, Game8 offers a comprehensive article titled "What Monster Hunter Is Really About," providing deeper insights into the series' core concepts.