Recently, Capcom delivered considerable changes to Monster Hunter Wilds, making Challenge Quests fair for all. Major changes were announced concerning the reward distribution for this ongoing “Doshaguma of the Hollow” event and others due in part to growing dissatisfaction among hunters concerning the workings of the competitive ranking system.
Here, however, is how the wind blows: gone are the days when you had to literally kick butt just to rank that high on the leaderboard for the sake of the event rewards. Instead, in a sense, the new system has done away with the leaderboard for all Implementation Challenge Quests and Free Challenge Quests, though access to them will still be there for those with an ego to speedrun.
We would rather see a decent in-game graphic to explain the update for the layabouts instead of a long-winded Capcom piece. Although the company didn’t explicitly state so, much of the wording implied that player feedback played an important role. “We appreciate your patience and understanding,” reads the modification tweet directed at hunters who campaigned for the system to become more inclusive.
And to be honest? That’s an enormous win for casual players. For as long as Monster Hunter has been around, a hardcore community has existed, and having rewards tied behind a leaderboard seems punishing to those who do not want to focus on e-sports but want to enjoy the hunting experience. The invites are open to all-whether you are a speed demon with god-like skills or just a sword wielder loving smacking monsters around.
Capcom stubbornly stated the new arrangement will not be the NS one: Well, nothing has been said about that now. So let the hunters for now go for those personal bests without the confusion of rank pressure.
It is interesting because Monster Hunter Wild isn’t out anywhere yet, and Capcom has started its mission of proving its keen ear to the community. If this is how feedback will be treated before launch, in the long run, things look good for the game.
So now what, hunters? Keep sharpening those trusty knives. The Challenge Quests are not going anywhere not with this goal of making them a bit less painful. And who really knows, they might just entice a few more players into participating.
Capcom is talking; that much is clear. And it always bodes well. Now back to grinding-for giggles this time.
