Many associate Monster Hunter with slaying beasts, but capturing them is equally vital. Players of Monster Hunter Wilds have noticed that lingering after capturing a creature leads to an amusing interaction.

Reddit user RDGtheGreat shared on the r/MonsterHunter subreddit that waiting near a captured creature reveals a charming detail: the monster rises and exits the scene.

Fun fact: captured monsters just get up and leave within a minute of napping
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After capturing a Nu Udra and staying nearby, the massive cephalopod simply stands and departs. Players likened it to a film set wrapping up, adding a lighthearted twist.

In-universe, the lack of giant cages suggests a catch-and-release approach by the research team, aligning with Alma’s ethos throughout the story.

Regardless of the lore, it’s a delightful moment. Capcom’s developers crafted a unique animation for this scenario, avoiding a simple fade-out. The sight of a battered monster scurrying away, missing limbs, is quirky yet insightful into Alma’s research methods.

Patch 1.000.05.00 for Monster Hunter Wilds recently launched, resolving quest progression issues and fixing bugs. Performance improvements are still forthcoming, 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.”