Concerns about weapon design similarity in Monster Hunter: World prompted questions regarding Monster Hunter Wilds. While initial glimpses of Wilds' weapons offered limited insight, Director Yuya Tokuda has clarified the design philosophy.
Tokuda stated regarding the Hope series armor and weapons: "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 directly addresses prior concerns. Unlike Monster Hunter: World, where some weapon lines retained similar appearances even at higher upgrade levels, Wilds boasts distinctly unique weapon designs. The image below illustrates the similarity of certain upgraded weapons in Monster Hunter: World, such as the Aqua and Pukei-Pukei Sword and Shield, and the Bone and Jyuratodus Long Swords.
In contrast, the slideshow below showcases the diverse and unique weapon designs present in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons
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This information was revealed during a discussion of Wilds' new approach to starting weapons and the Hope series gear, which includes newly released concept art. Further details include an in-depth interview about the Oilwell Basin and its inhabitants, including the Apex monster, Nu Udra.
Monster Hunter Wilds launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28th. For more, explore our exclusive 4K gameplay videos featuring Ajarakan and Rompopolo hunts, our developer interview on the franchise's evolution, and insights into the game's food system. Stay tuned for additional exclusives throughout January as part of IGN First!
