For Western players, this was a cruel tease. The Wii version of Monster Hunter G was released exclusively in Japan on April 23, 2009. No translation. No Western release. The game became a collector’s oddity—until the fan translation scene stepped in.
If you just want a localized Monster Hunter on Wii, Monster Hunter Tri has an official English release. MHG is for series completionists and fans of the original PS2 difficulty.
Yes, a complete English translation for Monster Hunter G on the Wii is available via the Monster Hunter G Remix Patch, which translates all dialogue and essential gameplay text.
Previously, older translation efforts (such as the one by "viciousshadow" on the Minegarde forums) were considered "lost to time" or incomplete, but recent community projects have successfully finalized the translation for the Wii version. Patch Features and Content monster hunter g wii english patch
The current Remix patch provides a comprehensive English experience for this Japan-exclusive title:
Dialogue: All character and villager dialogue is fully translated.
Items and Equipment: Names and descriptions for items, weapons, and armor are in English. For Western players, this was a cruel tease
Quests: Quest titles and objectives are translated to ensure the game is 100% playable.
System Improvements: The Wii version of Monster Hunter G already includes several enhancements over the original PS2 release, such as 16:9 widescreen support, modern camera controls using the right analog stick, and improved item box stacking (up to 99). How to Access the Patch
Discord Community: The primary source for the most recent and complete Remix Patch is the Monster Hunter Oldschool Discord Server. Look for the #mh-projects channel for download links and installation instructions. The patch is considered complete for gameplay purposes
Requirements: You will need a legal ISO file of the Japanese Wii version of Monster Hunter G and a patcher program (often included in the download) to apply the English files. Monster Hunter G
What it does NOT translate:
The patch is considered complete for gameplay purposes. You can play from the opening movie to the final G-rank Fatalis hunt without ever seeing a Japanese character you need to understand.