Monster Hunter Wilds Adds Microtransactions

Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds introduces a new character customization feature allowing players to edit their hunter and Palico appearances. The first edit is free, but subsequent changes require purchasing Character Edit Vouchers. These vouchers are sold in packs of three for $6, or a combined pack for both hunter and Palico for $10. Without vouchers, players are limited to changing hairstyles, eyebrow color, makeup, and clothing; core facial features remain untouched.

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This monetization model wasn't revealed in pre-release previews, instead announced last week via Capcom's social media. Despite controversy surrounding this and reported performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds achieved remarkable success, boasting over 1.3 million concurrent Steam players at launch.

Capcom has yet to respond to player feedback regarding the paid customization. The community expresses significant dissatisfaction, drawing unfavorable comparisons to previous games where appearance changes were free or earned in-game. Many feel this paid model undermines a core franchise feature.