Monster Hunter Wilds Adds Real-Money Microtransactions

Capcom has rolled out an exciting new feature in *Monster Hunter Wilds* that lets players customize the appearance of their hunter and Palico. The first edit comes free of charge, but if you're looking to make more changes, you'll need to purchase Character Edit Vouchers. These vouchers are available in packs of three for just $6 or as a combined set for both characters at a value price of $10. Without these vouchers, your customization options are limited to hairstyles, eyebrow color, makeup, and clothing, leaving core facial features untouched.

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Interestingly, this monetization model was kept under wraps during the game's early previews and only surfaced last week through Capcom's social media announcements. Despite some controversy over microtransactions and performance hiccups, *Monster Hunter Wilds* shattered records with a staggering 1.3 million concurrent players on Steam right at launch.

Capcom has yet to respond to the community's feedback on this new system. Fans are voicing their frustration with the paid customization model, drawing unfavorable comparisons to earlier games in the series where appearance changes were either free or earned through in-game currency. Many in the community feel that this shift in policy detracts from a core aspect of the *Monster Hunter* experience that they've come to love.