Quick answer
Official text says wolves, bears, and tigers can catch the player, cause loss of collected items, and send the player back to the farm.
Confirmed evidence
- Dangerous animals are part of the untamed wilderness
- escape is an intended response
- the penalty affects some collected items.
- Primary source: Natsume title announcement, dated 2026-03-11.
How to use this answer
Carry only what the trip needs and return after valuable finds until launch testing establishes the exact penalty.
Check the dated first-party source.
Separate the confirmed fact from platform, retailer, or story assumptions.
Recheck the live listing before acting on changing data.
What this does not confirm
No loss percentage, protected inventory list, or encounter schedule is published.
Source and review date
Natsume title announcement · 2026-03-11. Editorial review: 2026-07-31.