"Monster Hunter Wilds: Captured Monsters Escape Stage Left"

Most people associate Monster Hunter with actually hunting monsters, but capturing is an important aspect of the game as well. In Monster Hunter Wilds, players have stumbled upon a humorous interaction that occurs when you capture a monster and stick around to watch.

As shared by Reddit user RDGtheGreat on the r/MonsterHunter subreddit, if you linger after capturing a monster, you'll witness a bit of behind-the-scenes charm. Specifically, the captured monster will simply get up and leave after a short nap.

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, players observed the giant cephalopod casually getting up and wandering off. This has led to light-hearted comments likening the scene to the end of a film shoot, adding a touch of humor to the game.

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

Regardless of the lore-based explanations, this interaction adds a fun element to the game. It's impressive that the developers at Capcom considered this scenario and included a dedicated animation, rather than simply fading out. The sight of a monster, now missing several limbs and appendages, scurrying away is both amusing and insightful, providing a glimpse into how Alma and her team conduct their research.

Patch 1.000.05.00 has recently been released for Monster Hunter Wilds, addressing some 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 adventure in Monster Hunter Wilds, explore our guide on what Monster Hunter Wilds doesn’t tell you, delve into all 14 weapon types available in the game, and check out our ongoing Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough. If you're interested in playing with friends, our Monster Hunter Wilds multiplayer guide will help you get started. For those who participated in the open betas, learn how to transfer your Monster Hunter Wilds Beta character to the full game.

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."