Captured Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds Vanish Mysteriously

While most fans of Monster Hunter focus on the thrill of the hunt, capturing monsters plays a crucial role in the game's ecosystem as well. In Monster Hunter Wilds, players have stumbled upon a delightful and humorous interaction that occurs post-capture. As shared by Reddit user RDGtheGreat on the r/MonsterHunter subreddit, sticking around after capturing a monster can reveal a charming behind-the-scenes moment where the monster simply gets up and leaves.

Fun fact: captured monsters just get up and leave within a minute of napping
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After capturing a Nu Udra and lingering, players witness the giant cephalopod rise and depart, sparking playful comparisons to a film set wrap-up. This amusing scene has been a source of light-hearted fun among the community.

In terms of in-game lore, there's no indication that the research team uses large cages for their studies. Instead, Monster Hunter Wilds seems to adopt a catch-and-release method, which aligns well with the ethos of Alma and the research team as depicted in the game's narrative.

Regardless of the lore's specifics, this interaction adds a layer of enjoyment to the game. It's impressive that Capcom's developers considered this scenario and included a dedicated animation, rather than simply fading the scene out. Watching a monster, now missing several limbs, scuttle off into the distance can seem a bit comical, but it's a thoughtful detail that enriches the player's understanding of how Alma and her team conduct their research.

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The latest patch, 1.000.05.00, has just been released for Monster Hunter Wilds, addressing quest progression issues and fixing bugs. Although performance enhancements are still pending, the game currently holds a 'mixed' rating on Steam.

To kickstart your adventure in Monster Hunter Wilds, explore what Monster Hunter Wilds doesn’t tell you, delve into a guide covering all 14 weapon types, and check out our ongoing Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough. Additionally, our Monster Hunter Wilds multiplayer guide will help you play with friends, and if you participated in the open betas, learn how to transfer your Monster Hunter Wilds Beta character.

IGN's Monster Hunter Wilds review awarded the game 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."