Monster Hunter Wilds: A Fresh Look at Weapon Design
Concerns arose among fans regarding the weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World, prompting questions about whether Monster Hunter Wilds would follow a similar path. While initial glimpses of Wilds' weaponry offered limited insight, director Yuya Tokuda has provided clarification.
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 concerns about weapon similarity. Unlike Monster Hunter: World, where many weapon lines, even at their most upgraded stages, exhibited significant design overlap (as seen in the example below comparing the final Aqua and Bone weapon sets to their Pukei-Pukei and Jyuratodus counterparts), Wilds boasts entirely unique weapon designs.
The slideshow below showcases the distinct designs of weapons featured in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons
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This information comes from a discussion surrounding Monster Hunter Wilds' innovative approach to starting weapons and the Hope series gear, including newly revealed concept art. Further details are available in an interview covering the Oilwell Basin, its inhabitants, and the Apex monster, Nu Udra.
Monster Hunter Wilds launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28th. For additional content, explore our exclusive 4K gameplay videos featuring Ajarakan and Rompopolo, our developer interview on the franchise's evolution, and insights into the game's food system. Stay tuned for more exclusive content throughout January as part of IGN First!
