Summary
Over the years, theMonster Hunterseries has introduced some iconic monsters. TheRathalosis arguably the poster child of the series, but monsters likeAnjanath, Zinogre, andNargacugadeserve recognition. In a2023 pollrun by Capcom,Zinogrewas actually voted as the most popular monster in series history, closely followed by Nergigante and Lagiacrus, thelatter of which is rumored to return.
One monster that is strangely absent from the poll but is no less popular or iconic is theBazelgeuse, which is currently inconspicuously missing fromMonster Hunter Wilds. The monster is so beloved, in fact, if you can call it that, that players are desperate for it to rear its ugly head in the latest game.
Monster Hunter Wilds Players Really Want The Bazelgeuse To Return
A newthreadon the Monster Hunter subreddit begging for Capcom to “make us suffer” has garnered some serious traction, gaining over 1,000 upvotes and more than 300 comments in under 24 hours, with players urging the developers to bring back the fearsome Bazelgeuse.
First introduced in Monster Hunter World, the Bazelgeuse is a natural-born hunter, stalking players wherever they may be on the map. Complete with its own terrifying theme song and brutal carpet bomb attack, the creature has become the subject of plenty of memes and has earned its rightful place in Monster Hunter folklore, and it’s no wonder players want it back.
Discussions have been rampant in the Monster Hunter community surrounding the creature’s omission. In the thread, one playersaid, “Bazel is my favourite monster. I was so upset to hear that he wasn’t brought back. It feels so dead just.. Actually doing a hunt and not having this glorious invasive a**hole just divebomb your hunt and demand your attention.”
Players are relishing the Bazelgeuse’s potential return so much, they’re even devising ways for Capcom to introduce it. “Make it a stealth update. No notes, no announcements, you just hear the music start playing in the middle of a hunt,” one playersuggested.
Make it a stealth update. No notes, no announcements, you just hear the music start playing in the middle of a hunt,
While the thread is focused on the Bazelgeuse, there was a range of comments asking for Capcom to skip the Flying Wyvern in favor of another of the game’s invasive species. Of those available, both the Plesioth and the terrifyingDeviljhowere extremely popular choices.
It feels like an invasive monster is inevitable, but only time will tell which one it is.
