Monster Hunter Wilds Introduces Real-Money Microtransactions

Capcom has rolled out an exciting new feature in *Monster Hunter Wilds* that lets players tweak their hunter and Palico appearances. The twist? While the first edit comes free of charge, any further tweaks will require you to shell out for Character Edit Vouchers. You can snag these vouchers in packs of three for $6, or if you're looking to revamp both your hunter and Palico, there's a combo deal for $10. Without these vouchers, your customization options are limited to just hairstyles, eyebrow color, makeup, and clothing—no touching those core facial features.

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What's stirred the pot is that this monetization model wasn't mentioned during the game's early previews. It was only last week, through Capcom's social media channels, that players got wind of this new system. Despite the buzz around microtransactions and some performance hiccups, *Monster Hunter Wilds* smashed records, boasting over 1.3 million concurrent players on Steam at launch.

Capcom has yet to respond to the community's feedback on this move. Fans are vocal about their displeasure with the paid customization model, drawing unfavorable comparisons to earlier games in the series where such changes were either free or could be earned through in-game currency. Many feel that this new approach chips away at what was once seen as a core feature of the franchise.