Monster Hunter Wilds NPC Hunters

First introduced through Sunbreak, the Monster Hunter Rise expansion, NPC hunters are returning in Monster Hunter Wilds. These AI-driven companions can be called in to help with quests, even when you're playing alone and offline — which can be a real boon when you can't be arsed dealing with other players.

Confirmation of NPC hunters came via Wilds' latest gameplay trailer, which showed a newly revealed character joining the fight alongside the player. However, Capcom's now elaborated on the NPC system.

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It's called 'Hunter Support', and it lets you summon helpers into the fray even if you're midway through a hunt. What's more, you can actually utilise NPCs to form a full hunting party of four. NPCs can even make up the numbers when you're playing with other people.

Although Monster Hunter has always been perfectly playable solo — outside of some big encounters that are built around teamwork — co-op functionally is obviously a longstanding pillar of the franchise. But not everyone wants to team up with strangers when their friends aren't around, and so the Hunter Support system looks like a perfect solution.

Will you be calling in some NPC assistance in Monster Hunter Wilds? Gang up on some unsuspecting creatures in the comments section below.

[source x.com]