The Monster Hunter franchise, renowned for its thrilling monster hunts, is shifting its focus. Capcom aims to highlight a core theme: the intricate relationship between hunters and the natural world. Discover the exciting developments planned for Monster Hunter Wilds!
Redefining the Hunter's Role: A Deeper Dive into Humanity and Nature
Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) will emphasize the interconnectedness of nature, humanity, and monsters. Capcom's development team is striving to showcase this symbiotic relationship more prominently, enriching the player character's personality in the process. Game director Yuya Tokuda explains, "The relationship between people, nature, and monsters, and a hunter's role within that... We aimed to depict this not just through gameplay, but also a deeply engaging story. Many future plans align with this concept, and we're confident MH Wilds successfully conveys our vision."
To achieve this, MH Wilds will feature significantly more dialogue, allowing players to imbue their hunter characters with distinct personalities. Tokuda highlights the diverse perspectives within the game's world, using the characters Nata and Olivia as examples of individuals with contrasting backgrounds and approaches to monster conflicts. "Many people with different viewpoints coexist. We wanted to portray the hunter's feelings and thoughts within this environment. Everyone is unique, so we incorporated these elements into MH Wilds."
This marks a departure from the series' tradition of silent protagonists and limited dialogue choices. However, players who prefer a silent hunter and prioritize gameplay need not worry.
Tokuda assures players, "Those who prefer to skip dialogue and focus solely on hunting can do so. The amount of text won't affect the number of monsters, ensuring everyone's satisfaction." This is just the beginning; the director hints at further developments centered around the core theme of the bond between humanity and nature.
For a comprehensive understanding of Monster Hunter's underlying themes and narrative, explore Game8's insightful article on the true essence of Monster Hunter.
