Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Stirs Debate with New Talking Palicoes Feature

The latest Monster Hunter installment allows players to revert Palicoes to traditional meows amid mixed reactions to their English dialogue.

Monster Hunter Wilds' PS5 beta introduces talking Palicoes, a first for the series, causing a split among fans.
Players can toggle the Palicoes' language back to meows during character creation, addressing concerns over their English voices.
The beta offers a glimpse into the game's new settings, including options for Palico language and arachnophobia adjustments.
Despite initial discomfort, some players find the English-speaking Palicoes helpful for gameplay, such as calling out item locations.
The beta showcases the Windward Plains map and updates to iconic weapons, enhancing anticipation for the full release.