The Monster Hunter series is renowned for its thrilling hunts of colossal beasts, but Capcom aims to highlight a deeper theme in the upcoming game, Monster Hunter Wilds: the intricate relationship between hunters and nature. Dive into the details and discover what's in store for this exciting new installment.

Monster Hunter Wilds Will Focus On Humans And Nature

A Deeper Understanding Of What It Means To Be A Hunter

The essence of the Monster Hunter series lies in its portrayal of hunters who maintain a symbiotic relationship with the monsters and humans within their universe. Capcom's development team is amplifying this theme in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds), while also enriching the player character with more personality.

The core narrative of MH Wilds centers on the intricate bond between the natural world and the people inhabiting it. "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 will express what we intended," game director Yuya Tokuda explained in an interview with PC Gamer.

To achieve this, MH Wilds will incorporate more dialogue, allowing players to infuse their hunter characters with more personality. Tokuda highlighted the diverse array of characters within the game, such as Nata and Olivia, who hail from different backgrounds and have unique perspectives on dealing with the monster situation. "There are many people with different perspectives living 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 significant shift from the series' traditional silent protagonists and minimal dialogue choices. However, for fans who prefer the classic silent character and focus primarily on gameplay, the combat system will remain robust and unaffected by these narrative changes.

"There may be players who prefer to skip all that and just go on to hunt the next monster—that's possible too. The volume of text available in the game will not affect the number of monsters available, so we can satisfy everybody," Tokuda assured. This is just the beginning, as the director hinted at "many other things planned down the line" that will further explore the theme of the bond between humans and nature.

For those eager to delve deeper into the underlying themes and narrative of Monster Hunter, Game8 offers a comprehensive article on "What Monster Hunter Is Really About."