Monster Hunter Wilds Adds Pay-to-Play Features

Capcom has rolled out a fresh feature in *Monster Hunter Wilds* that lets players tweak the looks of their hunter and Palico. While your first go at editing is on the house, any further tweaks will cost you through Character Edit Vouchers. You can grab these vouchers in packs of three for just $6, or snag a combo pack for both your hunter and Palico for $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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This monetization strategy wasn't part of the early previews before the game hit the shelves. Capcom only spilled the beans last week via their social media platforms. Despite stirring up some controversy over microtransactions and performance hiccups, *Monster Hunter Wilds* smashed records, boasting over 1.3 million concurrent players on Steam right out of the gate.

Capcom has yet to respond to the community's feedback on this move. Players are voicing their discontent with the paid customization model, often drawing unfavorable comparisons to previous *Monster Hunter* titles where appearance changes were either free or earned through in-game currency. Many fans argue that this new approach chips away at what was traditionally seen as a core feature of the franchise.