Hunting massive monsters is only half the thrill in this series. Whether you’re exploring breathtaking landscapes, chasing down endemics, or pulling off a finishing blow, you might want to capture those rare moments. Fortunately, Monster Hunter Wilds includes a Photo Mode to let players take and save stunning in-game shots. But once you’ve snapped that perfect image, where does it go? Where can you find those photos?
Where Are the Photos Stored?
On consoles, The screenshots you take using the Photo Mode are stored in their respective system’s default screenshot folder. Meanwhile, PC players can find them in the “ScreenShots” folder of their Monster Hunter Wilds installation folder at:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\ScreenShotsHere’s how you can access them easily from the Steam PC app:
- From your Steam Library, right-click Monster Hunter Wilds.
- Select “Installed Files,” then press the “Browse” button.
- Inside the game’s installation folder, open the “ScreenShots” folder to find your saved images.
Monster Hunter Wilds also keeps a record of your photos in the in-game Photo Album. In case you want to reminisce on your past hunts, the option can be accessed from the pause menu. By default, the “Album” option can be found just below the “Photo Mode” option. Alternatively, you can press the “Sub-Menu” button while in Photo Mode to go directly to the Album.
Captured photos are saved in JPG format and of decent quality, but not as high as Steam’s uncompressed screenshots.
How to Use Photo Mode in Monster Hunter Wilds
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Photo Mode can be activated through these steps:
- PC: Press ESC > go to the “System” tab, the one with gear icon > select “Photo Mode.”
- Controller: Press Options for PlayStation or Menu for Xbox > go to “System” > select “Photo Mode.”
For quicker access, you can also bind Photo Mode to the Radial Menu. First, open the “Options” menu. Then go to “Items and Equipment” > pick “Customize Radial Menu.” Select an existing Loadout or create a new one for it and assign Photo Mode to one of the radial slots. This will help you to capture rare shots easier without the need to pause.
Just remember that when you Switch View Mode to third-person, moving Left Stick or WASD will move your character. Make sure you don’t accidentally push it when you’ve got the perfect spot and pose!
The Photo Mode offers some degree of flexibility when taking photos in Monster Hunter Wilds. It can be used while in multiplayer mode, and you can quickly pause the game while taking pictures in singleplayer. The camera controls also come with a decent amount of functions, from switching between views, adjusting depth of field, and zooming to rotation. Nevertheless, it doesn’t come with an actual free camera, and you need to manually assign Photo Mode to a shortcut by yourself first.
While Monster Hunter Wilds’ Photo Mode isn’t the most robust, it gets the job done. However, adding more features like filters, color adjustments, and a free camera mode would definitely enhance it. Hopefully Capcom will add more options in a title update; until then, happy hunting and happy snapping!
