Fans of the Monster Hunter series have often voiced concerns about the weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World, particularly noting the similarity between weapons crafted from different materials. With the upcoming release of Monster Hunter Wilds, many have been curious about whether the game will address these concerns. Fortunately, Monster Hunter Wilds Director Yuya Tokuda has provided clarity on this matter.
In a recent discussion about the Hope series armor and weapons, Tokuda explained, "Incidentally, weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World generally retained a certain form, but they featured a customized appearance based on which monster materials were used. However, in Wilds, each weapon has its own unique design." This statement directly addresses the issue of weapon similarity seen in Monster Hunter: World, reassuring fans that Monster Hunter Wilds will feature distinct weapon designs.
This approach marks a significant departure from Monster Hunter: World, where even the most upgraded versions of weapons, such as the final aqua line Sword and Shield and the final Pukei-Pukei Sword and Shield, or the final bone line Long Sword and the final Jyuratodus Long Sword, often looked quite similar. The image below illustrates these similarities, captured on the PS4.
In contrast, the weapon designs showcased so far in Monster Hunter Wilds are undeniably unique, as demonstrated in the slideshow below.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons
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This detail emerged during a discussion on Monster Hunter Wilds' new approach to starting weapons and the Hope series gear, where we also unveiled brand-new concept art of the striking Hope armor and weapons. Be sure not to miss it! Additionally, delve into our in-depth interview about the Oilwell Basin and its inhabitants, including the locale's Apex, The Black Flame, named Nu Udra.
Monster Hunter Wilds is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28. For more insights, explore our exclusive 4K gameplay videos featuring hunts of Ajarakan and Rompopolo, our interview with the development team on the evolution of Monster Hunter over the years, and details on the game's enticing food system. Keep an eye out for more exclusive content throughout January as part of IGN First!
