Monster Hunter Wilds Protag Aims Beyond Extinction, Focuses on Balance

The Monster Hunter series, renowned for its epic battles against monstrous beasts, is taking a significant step forward with Monster Hunter Wilds. Capcom aims to spotlight the intricate relationship between hunters and nature, promising a fresh take on the beloved franchise. Dive deeper into what's in store for Monster Hunter Wilds!

Monster Hunter Wilds Will Focus On Humans And Nature

A Deeper Understanding Of What It Means To Be A Hunter

In the Monster Hunter universe, the role of a hunter is not just about slaying beasts but fostering a symbiotic relationship between humans and monsters. Capcom's development team is keen on amplifying this theme in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds), injecting more personality into the player character to enhance the narrative experience.

The core theme of MH Wilds revolves around the delicate balance between nature and the human inhabitants. Yuya Tokuda, the game's director, shared in an interview with PC Gamer, "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 a very deep story. There are many other things we have planned down the line that are aligned to 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 explore their hunter's personality in greater depth. Tokuda highlighted the diversity of the game's world, mentioning characters like Nata and Olivia, who come 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 Capcom ensures that the shift 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 is just the beginning, as Tokuda hinted at "many other things planned down the line" centered on the bond between humans and nature.

For those eager to delve deeper into the underlying themes and narratives of Monster Hunter, be sure to check out Game8's featured article on What Monster Hunter Is Really About.