The Monster Hunter franchise, renowned for its thrilling monster hunts, is shifting its focus. Capcom aims to highlight a core element often overlooked: the intricate relationship between hunters and the natural world. Discover the exciting new direction of Monster Hunter Wilds!
Redefining the Hunter's Role: A Deeper Dive into Humanity and Nature
Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) will emphasize the dynamic interplay between the environment and its inhabitants. Capcom is striving to showcase this symbiotic relationship between humans, nature, and monsters more prominently. The game will also give the player character a more defined personality.
Game director Yuya Tokuda explained to 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. We have many more plans aligned with the concept of Monster Hunter Wilds, and we're confident this game successfully conveys our vision."
This enhanced narrative will feature more dialogue, allowing players to express their hunter's personality more fully. Tokuda highlighted the diverse perspectives of the game's inhabitants, using Nata and Olivia as examples of characters with differing backgrounds and approaches to monster encounters. "Many people with different viewpoints coexist. We also wanted to show how the hunter would feel in such a world. What would they think? Everyone is different, so we added these elements to Monster Hunter Wilds."
This is a significant departure from the series' tradition of silent protagonists and limited dialogue options. However, those who prefer a more action-focused experience need not worry.
Tokuda assures players, "Some may prefer to skip the dialogue and hunt monsters—that's perfectly fine. The amount of text won't affect the number of monsters, so we can satisfy everyone." This is just the beginning, as the director hints at future plans further exploring the central theme of the bond between humanity and nature.
For a deeper understanding of Monster Hunter's underlying themes, explore Game8's insightful article on the true meaning of Monster Hunter.
