For longtime fans of the Monster Hunter series, the fictional Wyverian language has always added a layer of fantasy charm. First introduced as a mix of gibberish and reversed Japanese audio, the ‘Monster Hunter Language’ evolved over time. With Monster Hunter World, Rise, and Stories, it became a full-fledged conlang, complete with grammar and vocabulary. But now, in Monster Hunter Wilds, this beloved touch is all but gone — and one devoted researcher is taking it to heart.
Known online as Moofah Melody, this passionate fan has spent years decoding the series’ made-up language. From Monster Hunter Rise and Sunbreak, she created a full dictionary with over 600 terms and a 50-page reference document. Melody even made YouTube videos teaching players how to understand and use the language. It was, for all intents and purposes, a hobby turned life’s work.
But in Monster Hunter Wilds, things changed. The latest title completely dropped full Monster Hunter Language voice settings. Remnants remain, like the song sung by the Diva in the or short background barks from NPCs. However, most dialogue is now voiced in region-specific languages aside from Felyne’s meowing. For Melody, the change is a crushing blow.
In a post on X, she wrote, “With Wilds not having the MH language, my feeling of relevance is declining.” According to her tally, only about 30 words remain, but most don’t follow previously established grammar or vocabulary. For that reason, there are still works to be done but she’s not sure if future games will still use them. “I’m not at all sure if the translation project is worth continuing,” she added.
The post quickly gained traction, racking up over 77,000 views, 3,000 Likes, and hundreds of supportive replies. Fans urged her to keep going, saying her work inspires fan creations and helps preserve the series’ unique flavor.
Touched by the community’s support, Melody responded, “Ok ok, I get it, project continues and will be finished one day. I did not expect this response, I’m both flattered and surprised.”
Her video is just the start, check out the rest of her dedicated efforts over at:
- Monster Hunter Language Teaching Document: https://docs.google.com
- Monster Hunter Language Dictionary: https://livingdictionaries.app
