Monster Hunter Wilds looks about as wild and chaotic as its name implies, but that could lead to one rather adorable feature being left out. Naturally, a lot of fans would expect Monster Hunter Wilds to not only have similar features to previous games, but build upon them. However, that might not be the case for every aspect of Monster Hunter's recent history. While Monster Hunter Wilds' new setting looks exciting, it may not be compatible with every aspect of Monster Hunter World or Rise. Instead, a few certain details may not make the jump to the next game.

One would hope that Monster Hunter Wilds is an upgrade over World, and the reveal trailer did make it look awfully impressive. While not a lot of actual fighting was shown, the game's presentation looks to be at least on par with Monster Hunter Rise, which was an excellent game in its own right. The new mount looks like an interesting addition to the game that will give players new mobility options, which could encourage more creative level design as well. So far, Monster Hunter Wilds seems to be on the right track, and hopefully future news will give fans reason to be optimistic.

Monster Hunter Wilds Could Use a Bit of Dragon's Dogma 2's Improvisation
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Monster Hunter Wilds Could Use a Bit of Dragon's Dogma 2's Improvisation

Monster Hunter Wilds’ huge monster brawls in open environments could borrow some tricks from their equivalents in Dragon's Dogma 2.

Monster Hunter Wilds Might Be Too Inhospitable For Its Smaller Species

Monster Hunter Wilds' Environments Seem Incredibly Dynamic

One thing that the reveal trailer hinted at was Monster Hunter Wilds' weather system. As the player is riding through the world, the player gets a look at a few different dynamic weather events. A huge dust storm kicks up behind the hunter as they are riding through a stampede, and they are also seen gliding in the middle of a thunderstorm. This offers some hints that weather, particularly harsh weather, will have a bigger impact than previous Monster Hunter games. This combined with potential terraforming mechanics could lead to some of Monster Hunter's most malleable environments, albeit with a potential cost.

Endemic Life Is a Charming Aspect Of Monster Hunter

Although nowhere near as famous as the big monsters in the series, endemic life in Monster Hunter adds to the character of the game's environments. Whether they come in the form of insects or small animals, they are important for the atmosphere of the games. Some of them even have effects that can aid the player or hinder monsters, such as the Paratoad or Wiggly Litchi. Even when they don't do anything, most of these smaller creatures are cute or interesting enough that it's hard not to find them charming. However, Monster Hunter Wilds could provide an obstacle for them.

Monster Hunter Wilds May Struggle With Endemic Life

Without endemic life, Monster Hunter Wilds would feel a lot less alive. No matter what monsters return in Monster Hunter Wilds, they can't form a full ecosystem on their own. With the direction that Monster Hunter Wilds seems to be going with its gimmicks, it seems like it may be difficult to expect endemic life to be able to keep a consistent habitat. Of course, it's possible that they could continue to show up regardless of whatever environmental effects take place. However the issue is approached, Monster Hunter Wilds would be better with endemic life in the game than without it.

Although nowhere near as famous as the big monsters in the series, endemic life in Monster Hunter adds to the character of the game's environments.

Monster Hunter Wilds' world looks to be one of the most chaotic in the series, but it raises a concern for endemic life. The gimmicks of Monster Hunter Wilds could end up making the world seem too inhospitable for these smaller creatures to find a consistent place to live. Even though endemic life doesn't lead to boss fights, and some of them don't really go anything, it would still be sad to see them go. Hopefully, despite Monster Hunter Wilds' wild weather, the game can still find a place for its smaller species.