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 more about the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds!
Redefining the Hunter's Role: A Deeper Dive into Nature's Embrace
Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) will emphasize the interconnectedness of nature, humanity, and monsters. Capcom's development team is striving to showcase this theme prominently, enriching the player character's personality in the process. Game director Yuya Tokuda explains, "The relationship between people, nature, and monsters, and what a hunter's role truly is... We wanted to illustrate this not just through gameplay, but with a deeply engaging story. Many future plans align with this core concept, and we're confident MH Wilds successfully conveys our vision."
Enhanced dialogue plays a crucial role in this evolution. Players will now have a more expressive hunter character. Tokuda highlights the diverse perspectives within the game's world, using Nata and Olivia as examples of characters with contrasting backgrounds and approaches to monster encounters. "Many individuals with different viewpoints coexist. We wanted to depict how a hunter would feel in such a world. Their thoughts and feelings—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. However, those who prefer a more action-oriented experience need not worry.
Tokuda assures players, "Those who prefer to skip dialogue and focus solely on hunting—that's perfectly fine. The amount of text won't affect the number of monsters available; we aim to satisfy everyone." This is just the beginning; the director hints at future plans further exploring the core theme of the bond between humanity and nature.
For a deeper understanding of Monster Hunter's overarching themes and narrative, explore Game8's insightful article on the true essence of the Monster Hunter experience.
