Monster Hunter Wilds Players Discover Captured Monsters Will Eventually Just Exit Stage Left

Most people think of Monster Hunter as a series centered around hunting monsters, but capturing them plays a crucial role as well. Players of Monster Hunter Wilds have stumbled upon a delightful interaction that unfolds when they capture a monster and stick around for a bit.

As shared by Reddit user RDGtheGreat on the r/MonsterHunter subreddit, if you linger after capturing a monster, you'll witness a charming behind-the-scenes moment. Specifically, the captured 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 waiting, the giant cephalopod casually gets up and wanders off, sparking humorous comparisons to a film set wrapping up. It's a light-hearted addition to the game.

For in-game lore explanations, the research team in Monster Hunter Wilds doesn't use giant cages. Instead, they adopt a catch-and-release approach, which aligns well with the ethos of Alma and her team throughout the story.

Regardless of the lore, this little interaction adds a fun element to the game. It's impressive that Capcom's developers thought to include a specific animation for this scenario, rather than a simple fade-out. The sight of the monster, missing several limbs and appendages, scurrying away adds a humorous touch and hints at the research methods employed by Alma and her crew.

Patch 1.000.05.00 for Monster Hunter Wilds has recently been released, addressing quest progression issues and bugs. While performance enhancements 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 guides on what Monster Hunter Wilds doesn’t tell you, all 14 weapon types in the game, and our ongoing Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough. For those interested in playing with friends, don't miss our Monster Hunter Wilds multiplayer guide. If you participated in one of the open betas, learn how to transfer your Monster Hunter Wilds Beta character.

IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds gave 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."