Summary
Capcom has shared additional information about Alma, one of the main characters inMonster Hunter Wilds. Although it’ll still be a while until fans can get their hands on this upcoming title, the fact that Capcom is already providing so many details aboutMonster Hunter Wildsis encouraging, as it could indicate that the game may be closer to release than it seems.
Even though the last major entry in theMonster Hunterfranchise was released only 3 years ago withMonster Hunter Rise, fans have been patiently waiting for the next mainline installment in Capcom’s ARPG series. Even thoughRisewas well-received, due to it initially being a Nintendo Switch exclusive, some gamers thought that its potential was somewhat limited by the hardware of the aging console. As such, many were hoping that Capcom would make a direct successor to 2018’sMonster Hunter: Worldon current-gen consoles instead. Fortunately, those fans finally had their wish come true whenMonster Hunter Wildswas revealed at The Game Awards 2023. Following the announcement of the game and a trailer at a recent State of Play, Capcom has provided more details about a character from the upcoming title.
The officialMonster Huntersocial media account took to Twitter to share some extra information about Alma, one of the characters featured in thelatest gameplay trailer forMonster Hunter Wilds. According to the tweet, Alma is a “guide-appointed handler” whose primary task is to “relay monster hunt requests” to players and “manage [their] quests.” In addition, Alma will actively support gamers by taking her prowess to the field “throughout [their] adventure.” She may not fight alongside players, but she will aid them “with information, supply items, and more.”
Alma’s role in this game is somewhat reminiscent of that ofthe Handler fromMonster Hunter: World, in addition to the Wyverian maidens Hinoa and Minoto fromMonster Hunter Rise.After all, these characters fall under the same category of major quest-giving NPCs. Where Alma is a bit more distinct, however, is that she’s actually going to be more directly involved in helping gamers on their monster-killing missions. The idea of taking quest-givers on hunts with players was already toyed around with inMonster Hunter Rise’sSunbreakexpansion, but now it seems that Capcom is implementing this as a major feature inWilds.
Capcom Seems to Be Shaking Up the Series Formula in Monster Hunter Wilds
Like withWorldbefore it, it looks likeMonster Hunter Wildswill expand the franchise’s gameplayby shaking up the series formula established by its predecessors. The addition of handlers going on missions with players won’t be the only major new feature inWilds, as fans can also look forward to playing as a voiced protagonist for the first time in the franchise. From what it’s shared so far, it appears that Capcom isn’t resting on its laurels withMonster Hunter Wilds, but sadly, gamers will have to wait until 2025 to play it on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Monster Hunter Wilds
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The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
