User blog comment:Mckrongs/Monster Hunter 4 for the Nintendo 3DS/@comment-121.219.170.170-20121031053101/@comment-81.132.160.137-20121102164830

Yes, but underwater would also not work well with the new game mechanics. Capcom seem to be creating a bigger focus on jumping around and interacting with the environment. I'm not exactly sure how you'd put that sort of thing underwater, but if they find a way, I'm not complaining!