Monster Hunter fans have long expressed dissatisfaction with the weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World, often citing their similarity. With the anticipation building for Monster Hunter Wilds, many wondered if the series would continue this trend. Although we've only seen a limited number of weapons from Wilds so far, it wasn't enough to fully gauge the new design philosophy. Fortunately, Monster Hunter Wilds Director Yuya Tokuda has provided clarity on this matter.
When discussing the Hope series armor and weapons, Tokuda stated, "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 concerns fans had about weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World, reassuring them that weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds will not suffer from the same issue of looking too similar to one another.
To illustrate the difference, consider the final aqua line Sword and Shield and the final Pukei-Pukei Sword and Shield from Monster Hunter: World, as well as the final bone line Long Sword and the final Jyuratodus Long Sword. These examples, captured on the PS4, show how even the most upgraded versions of weapons in Monster Hunter: World could still look quite similar. In contrast, the weapons we've seen so far in Monster Hunter Wilds are undoubtedly unique, as shown in the slideshow below.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons
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This insight came to light during our discussion on Monster Hunter Wilds' new approach to starting weapons and Hope series gear, where we unveiled brand-new concept art of the impressive Hope armor and weapons. Don't miss out on this! Additionally, be sure to explore 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 exciting content, check out 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 delectable food system. Keep an eye out for more exclusive content throughout January as part of IGN First!
