In Monster Hunter Wilds, capturing creatures is just as vital as hunting them. Players have noticed that lingering near a captured monster triggers a quirky interaction.

Reddit user RDGtheGreat shared on the r/MonsterHunter subreddit that waiting by a captured monster reveals a charming behind-the-scenes moment: the creature simply rises 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 sticking around, the massive cephalopod casually stands and exits. Players likened it to a film set wrapping up, adding a humorous twist.

In-universe, this catch-and-release approach aligns with the research team’s lack of large containment facilities. It suits the narrative tone set by Alma and the team throughout Monster Hunter Wilds.

Regardless of the story explanation, this moment is delightful. Capcom’s developers crafted a thoughtful animation for this scenario, avoiding a simple fade-out. Seeing a battered monster, missing limbs, scuttle away adds a whimsical touch and hints at how Alma’s team conducts their studies.

Patch 1.000.05.00 recently launched for Monster Hunter Wilds, resolving quest progression issues and fixing bugs. Performance improvements are still pending, with the game holding a ‘mixed’ rating on Steam.

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IGN’s Monster Hunter Wilds review scored it 8/10, noting: “Monster Hunter Wilds refines the series with clever tweaks, delivering thrilling battles but lacking significant challenge.”