In Monster Hunter World (PS4 and Xbox One), you hunt and take down all sorts of spectacular beasts. But there are also stories about mysterious creatures in real life. If you find them, you can make a lot of money!
Capcom, the developers behind the action RPG Monster Hunter World, are known for outlandish PR stunts. In Japan, you can hardly escape PR actions when a new installment in the series is released, and with Monster Hunter World, the franchise aims to establish itself in the West with PR campaigns.
There was already a feast with massive meat mountains in London. Now Capcom is taking it a step further and is offering a reward for real monsters!
Find Nessie, Bigfoot or the Mongolian Death Worm!
Yes, Capcom is completely serious about monster hunting in real life. In collaboration with cryptozoologist Jon Dowes (author of the book “Monster Hunter”) from the “Centre for Fortean Zoology” in England, Capcom is calling for a real monster hunt. Cryptozoology involves the scientific study of mysterious creatures like the Yeti or the “Loch Ness” monster.
Anyone who finds verifiable evidence for the existence of such a “monster” in real life will receive £50,000. That is approximately €56,000. However, this prize is not easy to obtain. You cannot just pass off any internet troll as a monster to Capcom and Jon Dowes. Rather, you must provide evidence of one of the following creatures:
- Bigfoot: Best search for this mysterious ape-like creature in America and Canada!
- The Owlman of Cornwall: An owl-like creature said to be found in Cornwall, England
- Mermaids: Ideally search for them in the Pacific
- Scottish Sea Monsters: Nessie and Co. are best searched for in Scotland
- The Mongolian Death Worm: This creature is said to live in the Gobi Desert and can allegedly kill its victims by poisoning them from underground! So be careful!
- “Earth Hound”: This refers to strange rodents from Scotland. They live underground and are said to nibble on corpses in cemeteries.
- Yeti/Almasty: The legendary snowman is said to dwell in the Himalayan mountains.
- El Chupacabra: This creature is the terror of goats, sucking their blood at night. Look for the “Goat Sucker” in Mexico and Latin America.
- “Namibian Flying Snake”: This monster can be up to 8 meters long and is said to resemble a type of dragon. The “snake” is supposed to live in Namibia and its surroundings.
- Yowie: Another “ape man” said to be found in Australia.
However, don’t take too much time for the monster hunt. The competition ends on June 30, 2018. If multiple participants submit valuable evidence, the prize will be split.
Good luck!
Anyone who prefers to hunt and catch monsters in the game should have fun with this guide to catching monsters in Monster Hunter World.
