MH Wilds Hero: Preserving Nature, Balancing the Hunt

The Monster Hunter franchise, renowned for its epic monster hunts, is shifting its focus. Capcom aims to highlight the series' core theme: the intricate relationship between hunters and the natural world. Discover more about the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds!

Redefining the Hunter's Role: A Deeper Dive into Human-Nature Interaction

Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) will emphasize the dynamic interplay between humanity and the environment. The game's narrative will explore the complex relationship between people, nature, and monsters, and the hunter's role within this ecosystem. Game director Yuya Tokuda stated in a PC Gamer interview, "We wanted to illustrate that not just through the gameplay, but a very deep story. We're confident this game achieved what we wanted to express."

This enhanced narrative will feature expanded dialogue, allowing players to imbue their hunter characters with more distinct personalities. Tokuda highlighted the diverse perspectives of the world's inhabitants, using the characters Nata and Olivia as examples of individuals with contrasting backgrounds and approaches to monster threats. "There are many people with different perspectives living together. We wanted to illustrate how the hunter would feel in such a world." This marks a departure from the series' traditionally silent protagonists.

However, players who prefer a more action-oriented experience need not worry. Tokuda assured that the increased dialogue won't compromise the core gameplay: "Players who prefer to skip all that and just hunt monsters—that's possible too. The amount of text won't affect the number of monsters." This is merely the beginning, with Tokuda hinting at future plans further exploring the central theme of the human-nature bond.

For a deeper understanding of Monster Hunter's overarching themes, explore Game8's insightful article on the game's true essence.