While most players think of Monster Hunter as strictly about hunting monsters, capturing them is also a key part of the experience. As Monster Hunter Wilds players have found, if you stick around after capturing a creature, you might witness a humorous little scene unfold.
Reddit user RDGtheGreat shared on the r/MonsterHunter subreddit that if you linger near a captured monster, you’ll see a bit of “behind-the-scenes” action—specifically, the monster eventually wakes up and wanders off.
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 large cephalopod simply gets up and walks away. Several users joked that it felt like watching a film crew wrap up a scene—a fun, lighthearted moment.
As for in-universe explanations, it's worth noting that the research team doesn’t have massive cages on hand. A catch-and-release approach for study aligns well with Alma and her crew’s attitudes throughout the story.
Whatever the lore justification, it’s a charming detail. It’s impressive that Capcom’s developers planned this scenario and created a short animation rather than simply fading to black. Watching the monster—now missing a few limbs—scurry away looks a little comical, but it’s a thoughtful inclusion that offers insight into how Alma and her team handle their research.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
Patch 1.000.05.00 has just been released for Monster Hunter Wilds, resolving some quest progression blockers and fixing various bugs. Performance optimizations are still on the way, as the game currently holds a “Mixed” overall rating on Steam.
For those just starting their Monster Hunter Wilds journey, check out what Monster Hunter Wilds doesn’t tell you, along with a guide to all 14 weapon types in the game. We’re also developing a detailed Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough, have a Monster Hunter Wilds multiplayer guide explaining how to team up with friends, and for beta participants, here’s how to transfer your Monster Hunter Wilds Beta character.
IGN’s Monster Hunter Wilds review scored the game 8/10, stating: "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to refine the series’ rough edges in clever ways, delivering extremely fun combat while lacking significant challenge."
