Capcom has been doing a great job hyping up the excited fanbase for Monster Hunter Rise, which will be the Nintendo Switch-exclusive game that is meant to take the place of Monster Hunter: World.
One way Capcom has been enticing fans has been through the addition of a new canine companion called the Palamute. Understandably, dog lovers have been looking forward to this exciting new inclusion, and Capcom has been whetting the fans’ appetite by revealing more details about the different ways they can interact with these huge dogs.
The official Monster Hunter Twitter account was the one that posted the new information regarding Monster Hunter Rise’s character interactions, and it has quickly circulated on the internet, with the information being passed from one fan to another.
At this point, the developer is aware of the details that fans want to be included in their games, no matter how minute or insignificant they may seem. This has been the case with past Monster Hunter games, and especially in the quality of life improvements that were included in preparation of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.
The newest feature that Capcom has been showcasing is your character’s ability to pet your canine buddy. Not only that, but you can even teach it the usual tricks that you usually train your real-world dog with, such as giving your character its paw or waiting for a treat that’s been deliberately placed on top of its nose.
Capcom shared a short clip to demonstrate these interactions. From what we can see, it appears that these are basically emotes that only become available when you interact with your canine companion while in the different campsites found in-game or when in Kamura Village.
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We assume that this will work in the same way as in previous games, just like when you interact with the poogie. On the other hand, it could be more particular with the area you’re in, just like the way players can interact with their Palico in Iceborne while they’re situated in the Seliana gathering hub.
That being said, it makes sense that Capcom wants its players to form a deeper bond with their Palamute companion. After all, we’re all aware by now just how useful the Palamute will be in your gameplay and just how capable it is of so many things.
Solo players, especially, will have a deeper appreciation for these companions, as they will be incredibly useful on their journey.
Unsurprisingly, Capcom’s announcement that petting the Palamute will be possible in Monster Hunter Rise was extremely well-received. After all, this kind of content in games is popular with gamers of all ages, so much so that there are even Twitter accounts dedicated to asking if whether or not certain video games will allow you to pet the animals in-game.
As such, the fans’ reaction to Capcom’s news didn’t really come as a surprise. Capcom has truly been doing a great job with Monster Hunter Rise’s content so far and we can only hope that the company will keep it up. Fans will definitely appreciate more quality of life improvements and tiny details like this.
