The resemblances are wild
Monster Hunter Wilds’ extensive custom character creator menu has taken customization to the next level. During the open beta period, Japanese players quickly transformed the game’s character creator into a virtual tribute showcase. Fans have spent a lot of time on the menu and crafted eerily similar pop culture icons for their avatars. From Hollywood stars and iconic comic book characters to out-of-this-world anime heroes.
“I was thinking of making a Jason Statham or Nicolas Cage. [But] I started [doing] Die Hard. John McClaneeee!” wrote @pon_pokke.
ジェイソン・ステイサムかニコラス・ケイジを作ろうと思ってたんですよ
ダイ・ハード始まっちまった🫣ｼﾞｮﾝﾏｸﾚｰｰｰﾝ!#モンハンワイルズ pic.twitter.com/lTBCnhW2n6
— ポッケ (@pon_pokke) October 29, 2024
Then, from @FF14_Wedding, is the chaotic duo of DC universe. “#MonhunWilds Character Maker, Harley Quinn & Joker,” they wrote.
#モンハンワイルズ キャラメイク
ハーレクイーン&ジョーカー pic.twitter.com/tczqv9xEzv— 🌹Emi Rose🌹 (@FF14_Wedding) October 29, 2024
But that’s not all. The robust customization options can even bring zanier characters from other games and franchises into Monster Hunter Wilds.
“A regular hunter who assumes himself to be Ito Kaiji,” @PoTeto_401 proves that Monster Hunter Wilds‘ custom avatar creator can even let you conjure up even the most cartoonish anime character.
自分を伊藤開司と思い込んでる一般狩人#モンハンワイルズ pic.twitter.com/SlDR8lxHBG
— ぽて🇨 🍄🍮🌟 (@PoTeto_401) October 30, 2024
“He looks similar, right. I feel really happy about it,” as @Rulia_Hermitaur showcases their uncanny Suguru Geto.
https://twitter.com/Rulia_Hermitaur/status/1851760823209005354
Up next, @mk_yati made Toriko from the Toriko action series. “For now, I think I’ll go with Toriko, one of the ‘Four Gourmet Kings.’ With gratitude for all the cooking ingredients in this world… let’s eat!”
とりあえず今回は、「美食屋四天王」の一人のトリコさんで行こうと思う。
この世の全ての食材に感謝を込めて…いただきます！#モンハンワイルズ pic.twitter.com/z2jiy68z4O
— Yati α (@mk_yati) October 29, 2024
“My wife’s skill is amazing!” as @Zean_Sukurood refers to how his partner managed to recreate Kazuma Kiryu in the game.
妻の再現力がやべぇ#モンハンワイルズ#桐生一馬 pic.twitter.com/Czv0FYHwvJ
— ゼアン (@Zean_Sukurood) October 29, 2024
But where’s there’s Kiryu, there’s Majima. “Goro Majima that comes to Wilds world,” wrote @Jei_games. Maybe he had enough playing pirates in Hawaii for today.
https://twitter.com/Jei_games/status/1851510214350295315
@yamamori_basil can also perfectly recreate the flamboyant but dangerous clown from Hunter x Hunter. “Hisoka I made in today’s stream,” they wrote.
今日の配信で作ったヒソカ#モンハンワイルズ #キャラクリ pic.twitter.com/N4IMxoKBTz
— バジル・ピザ🎋🍕 (@yamamori_basil) October 30, 2024
But Monster Hunter Wilds doesn’t give deep character customization only for the Hunters. On the Palico side, things get delightfully weird. @apepe has cooked up adorable creatures from the Pokemon world, Pikachu and Spirigatito.
“I was having so much fun making long-haired cats that I spent the whole time on the Palico editing screen (I only did the tutorial in the main game),” they wrote. “I’d love to see a game with Palico as the main character made with this engine. One with Palamute in it too.”
長毛種猫クリが楽しくてずっとアイルー編集画面に篭もってた（本編はチュートリアルしかやってない）
このエンジンでアイルー主役のゲーム作って欲しいなぁ。ガルクも出てくるやつ。#MHWilds #モンハンワイルズ pic.twitter.com/UtLhhoXgZP— アペ 🐾 (@apepe) October 30, 2024
Then,@MARO134R shows off a member of their hunting ‘family,’ a Stitch Palico, who’s every bit as chaotic as his animated counterpart.
オハナ#モンハンワイルズ#MHWs#MHWilds#モンハンワイルズOBT pic.twitter.com/svnO8nvFVw
— マロ®︎ (@MARO134R) October 30, 2024
While Monster Hunter World allowed for detailed character creation, its successor has definitely upped the ante. Monster Hunter Wilds’ custom character creator sandbox offers endless possibilities for players who want to bring their favorite characters to life. Best of all, you can transfer your beta character to the main game once it launches on February 28, 2025. You’ll get a bonus Palico Pendant for your weapons too if you play the beta.
