Most people associate Monster Hunter with the thrill of hunting monsters, but capturing them is equally crucial. In Monster Hunter Wilds, players have stumbled upon a delightful interaction that occurs when they capture a monster and stick around to watch.
As showcased by Reddit user RDGtheGreat on the r/MonsterHunter subreddit, if you linger near a captured monster, you'll witness a charming behind-the-scenes moment. Specifically, the monster will simply get up and leave.
Fun fact: captured monsters just get up and leave within a minute of napping
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After capturing a Nu Udra and waiting patiently, the giant cephalopod nonchalantly rises and departs. This has led to humorous comparisons to a film set wrapping up, adding a light-hearted touch to the game.
In terms of in-universe explanations, it appears that the research team doesn't employ giant cages. Instead, Monster Hunter Wilds adopts a catch-and-release strategy, which aligns well with the ethos of Alma and the team throughout the story.
Regardless of the lore behind it, this moment adds a fun element to the gameplay. It's impressive that Capcom's developers considered this scenario and crafted a specific animation for it, rather than opting for a simple fade-out. Watching a monster, now missing several limbs and appendages, scurry off into the distance might look a bit comical, but it's a thoughtful detail that enriches our understanding of Alma and her team's research methods.
Patch 1.000.05.00 recently went live for Monster Hunter Wilds, addressing quest progression issues and fixing bugs. While performance enhancements are still in the pipeline, the game currently holds a 'mixed' rating on Steam.
To kickstart your Monster Hunter Wilds journey, check out our guide on what Monster Hunter Wilds doesn’t tell you, along with an overview of all 14 weapon types. We're also working on a comprehensive Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough, a Monster Hunter Wilds multiplayer guide to help you team up with friends, and instructions on how to transfer your Monster Hunter Wilds Beta character.
IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, stating, "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge."
