Captured Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds Will Eventually Leave

Most people associate Monster Hunter with, well, hunting monsters, but capturing them is a crucial part of the experience, too. As players of Monster Hunter Wilds have found out, capturing a monster and sticking around can lead to a humorous little interaction.

As showcased by Reddit user RDGtheGreat on the r/MonsterHunter subreddit, if you linger near a captured monster, you'll witness a bit of behind-the-scenes magic. Specifically, you'll see the monster get up and walk away.

Fun fact: captured monsters just get up and leave within a minute of napping
byu/RDGtheGreat inMonsterHunter

After capturing a Nu Udra and waiting patiently, this giant cephalopod casually rises and exits the scene. The community has likened it to the end of a film shoot, adding a light-hearted touch to the game.

For those curious about the in-game lore behind this phenomenon, it's worth noting that the research team doesn't use giant cages. Instead, Monster Hunter Wilds adopts a catch-and-release approach, which aligns well with the ethos of Alma and the team throughout the story.

Regardless of the lore, this moment adds a fun element to the game. It's impressive that Capcom's developers thought to include this scenario with a dedicated animation, rather than simply fading out. The sight of a monster, now missing several limbs and appendages, scurrying off into the distance is amusing and offers a glimpse into how Alma and her crew conduct their research.

Patch 1.000.05.00 has recently been released for Monster Hunter Wilds, addressing quest progression issues and fixing bugs. While performance improvements are still in the pipeline, the game currently holds a 'mixed' rating on Steam.

To kickstart your adventure in Monster Hunter Wilds, check out our guide on what Monster Hunter Wilds doesn’t tell you, and explore all 14 weapon types available in the game. We're also working on a comprehensive Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough, a Monster Hunter Wilds multiplayer guide to help you play with friends, and if you participated in one of 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."