To celebrate the release of Monster Hunter: World Capcom are offering £50,000 for proof of real-life monsters (Picture: Capcom)

Capcom made a lot of dreams come true as it launched Monster Hunter: World across multiple platforms last week.

And, if that wasn’t enough, it’s now encouraging us all to go out and track down some beasts in the outside world as the video games giant is offering a cash reward on a real monster hunt.

They’re offering £50,000 (that’s $75,000) to anyone who can provide them with conclusive evidence that one of 10 monsters exists.

Partnering with Jon Downes of The Centre of Fortean Zoology, Capcom is giving hunters until June 30 to provide verifiable evidence of everything from Bigfoot to The Cornish Owlman.




Downes and his team will analyse the evidence sent in, with any conclusive submissions awarded the prize (with the full amount shared if there are multiple winners).

They’re offering £50,000 (that’s $75,000) to anyone who can provide them with conclusive evidence that one of 10 monsters exists (Picture: Capcom)

‘I’ve spent the majority of my life travelling across the globe to hunt for evidence of these creatures,’ said Downes. ‘Although I have had some successes, I have yet to find that elusive proof and it is time for me to offer my help as I throw down the gauntlet to the next generation.’

For those thinking of expedition costs there’s a number of native monsters on the list, though there are some more exotic beasts too.

The full list includes:

Bigfoot

The Cornish Owl Man

Mermaids

Scottish Lake Monsters (think Nessie)

The Mongolian Death Worm

Earth Hounds

Yeti/Almasty

Chupacabra

Namibian Flying Snake

Yowie

Unfortunately you won’t have a sassy feline companion to help you out, so maybe a slice of the reward could tempt your friends.

For those less sure of their hunting skills, or maybe those that don’t fancy ending up as a main course for some beast, you can satisfy all your hunting cravings in Monster Hunter: World, which is out now on PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

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