Okay, fellow hunters, let’s talk about the giant snake in the room—or should I say, the giant snake missing from the room? It's 2026, and here I am, still staring at the colossal remains scattered across the New World and Wyveria, wondering when the real deal is going to show up. Monster Hunter Wilds has been an absolute love letter to longtime fans, bringing back legends like Lagiacrus and even letting us smack around Gogmazios again. But come on, Capcom! You’ve been teasing us for years with these massive serpent skeletons. When do we get to hunt the real, living, breathing mountain-sized terror? It’s like you’ve set the table with the finest china but forgot to serve the main course!

The evidence is literally carved into the landscape. Remember poking around the Rotten Vale in Monster Hunter World? Those weren't just random bones; eagle-eyed hunters spotted them immediately. Entire zones were built from the petrified ribs and vertebrae of Dalamadur. Fast forward to Wilds, and what's the Grand Hub built on? What's the foundation of the Wounded Hollow training area, with its skull shape blatantly staring back at us during our practice swings? More Dalamadur bits! You can't just use the world's most iconic Elder Dragon as architectural support and expect us not to ask, "Hey, where's the rest of him? And is he... angry?"

Let's connect the dots, shall we? Wilds has a clear obsession with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Think about it:

• Characters: Genma is Little Miss Forge all grown up. Fabius is the Ace Lancer. It's a reunion tour!

• Monsters: Gore Magala, Seregios, and now Gogmazios have all made glorious comebacks as endgame pillars.

• Thematic Legacy: Many call Wilds a spiritual successor to MH4U.

So, if you're bringing back the cast and the iconic late-game bosses from MH4U, how do you not bring back the original, urgent-quest, mountain-sized showstopper? It’d be like throwing a Beatles tribute concert and skipping "Hey Jude." The logic is undeniable.

And talk about perfect timing! Capcom finally cracked the code on bringing back complex skeletons (hello, Lagiacrus!). The new engine handles the fluid, massive movements of creatures like Nu Udra and Wu Xu with ease. The technical barriers that might have held Dalamadur back are gone. If they can make Gogmazios's tar-dripping, cathedral-crashing chaos work beautifully in Title Update 4, imagine what they could do with a living, coiling landmass that defines the very terrain. The stage is set for the ultimate siege hunt.

But wait, there's more! This isn't just about nostalgia or a cool fight. Dalamadur's potential return fits the lore of Wilds perfectly. Think about the story: Wyveria is a land pushed to extremes, leading to the creation of the Guardians. What cataclysmic event could force a civilization to such measures? Oh, I don't know... maybe the apocalyptic arrival or awakening of an Elder Dragon so large it reshapes continents? Those massive corpses littering the world? They're not just set dressing; they're the reason the Guardians were built in the first place. Bringing Dalamadur back wouldn't just be fan service; it would be answering the biggest environmental storytelling question the game has posed.

Now, I know what some might say. "But Gogmazios already filled the 'colossal endgame raid' slot!" Sure, but Wilds' open world is vast. There's room for more than one epic, multi-stage siege. And let's be real, Dalamadur is in a league of its own. Consider this comparison:

And hey, if we're dreaming big, why stop there? The massive desert in Wilds' intro is practically screaming for a sand-sailing battle against Jhen Mohran or Dahren Mohran. The framework for these epic, vehicle-based hunts is already there!

Looking at the trajectory—from environmental easter eggs, to overcoming technical hurdles, to honoring MH4U's legacy—it feels less like a question of if and more like when. Capcom has been weaving this serpentine thread through two game generations now. They've laid the groundwork in the most literal sense possible (our hubs are built on its bones!). To not pay off that years-long setup would be... unthinkable.

So, while we patiently grind through the current endgame and await the inevitable Master Rank expansion, the hope burns bright. The pieces are all on the board: the lore connections, the technical capability, the fan demand, and the perfect narrative justification. All that's left is for Capcom to finally let the Serpent King rise from its grave and reclaim its title as the most ambitious hunt in Monster Hunter history. My weapon is polished, my items are stocked, and my heart is ready for that unforgettable quest intro to finally pop up. We're waiting! 🐍⚔️