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Monster Hunter Monster Mashup! FFXIV, Witcher 3 Crossovers Spark Wild Hunts

Author : Skylar Update:Feb 19,2025

Monster Hunter Wilds: A Legacy Forged in Collaboration

Monster Hunter Wilds boasts numerous enhancements and new features, but its development was subtly shaped by earlier crossover events in Monster Hunter: World. Specifically, insights from Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P) and the positive player response to the Witcher 3 crossover directly influenced key gameplay elements.

Yoshi-P's suggestion during the FFXIV collaboration, revealed at a reveal event, led to a significant HUD change in Wilds: displaying attack names on-screen in real-time. This was inspired by the FFXIV experience, where boss attack names are displayed, as seen in the Behemoth fight. The World collaboration also featured the Jump emote, which, upon activation, displays "[Hunter] performs Jump," a precursor to Wilds' more comprehensive attack name display.

The overwhelmingly positive reception to the Behemoth fight and the inclusion of the Jump emote provided valuable data for the development team. The collaboration also included the Drachen armor set, Gae Bolg Insect Glaive, and Dragon Soul Kinsect.

Drachen armor set, Gae Bolg Insect Glaive, and Dragon Soul Kinsect, part of the FFXIV collaboration in Monster Hunter World. Courtesy Capcom.

The Witcher 3 crossover served as a pivotal test for player reaction to enhanced dialogue and a speaking protagonist. The success of Geralt's voiced interactions and dialogue choices in Monster Hunter: World directly influenced the decision to incorporate similar features into Wilds.

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The stark contrast between the silent protagonist of previous Monster Hunter titles and Geralt's expressive character in the crossover highlighted the potential for narrative depth. This led to the creation of a voiced protagonist in Wilds, engaging in conversations with NPCs like Alma.

Monster Hunter Wilds' customizable playable character initiating dialogue with Alma, an NPC.

Director Yuya Tokuda's foresight, even during the early stages of World's collaborations, played a crucial role in shaping Wilds' direction. His proactive approach to securing the Witcher 3 collaboration proved instrumental in realizing his vision.

For a comprehensive look at Monster Hunter Wilds, including gameplay, interviews, and more, check out IGN First's exclusive coverage:

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