The Monster Hunter series has long been celebrated for its thrilling monster hunts, but Capcom is eager to highlight a more profound theme in Monster Hunter Wilds: the intricate relationship between hunters and nature. Dive into the details of 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
The Monster Hunter series has always emphasized the role of the hunter as a steward of nature, fostering a symbiotic relationship between humans and monsters. In Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds), Capcom is taking this theme to new heights, infusing the player character with more personality and depth.
The core theme of MH Wilds revolves around the dynamic interplay between nature, humans, and monsters. In an interview with PC Gamer, game director Yuya Tokuda explained, "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 more dialogue, allowing players to delve deeper into their hunter's personality. Tokuda highlighted the diversity of characters like 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' tradition of silent protagonists and minimal dialogue. However, Capcom ensures that this narrative shift won't compromise the beloved combat system.
Tokuda reassured fans, saying, "There may be players who prefer to skip all that and just go 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 much more in store, all centered around the theme of the bond between humans and nature.
For those keen on exploring the deeper themes and narratives of the Monster Hunter series, Game8 offers a comprehensive article titled "What Monster Hunter Is Really About."
