Fans of the Monster Hunter series expressed dissatisfaction with the weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World, sparking curiosity about whether Monster Hunter Wilds would address these concerns. Although we've only seen a limited selection of weapons from Wilds, it's been challenging to form a conclusive opinion on the overall design approach. However, Monster Hunter Wilds Director Yuya Tokuda has provided clarity on this matter.
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 direct comparison to the weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World clearly addresses the fan's concerns—Monster Hunter Wilds promises weapons that are distinctly unique from one another. In Monster Hunter: World, although some weapons eventually achieved unique designs through upgrades, many remained similar. For example, the final aqua line Sword and Shield closely resembles the final Pukei-Pukei Sword and Shield, and the final bone line Long Sword is nearly identical to the final Jyuratodus Long Sword. These were the most upgraded versions available when Monster Hunter: World was initially released.
From Monster Hunter World, captured on the PS4. In contrast, the weapon designs showcased so far in Monster Hunter Wilds are undeniably unique, as you can see in the slideshow below.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons
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We discovered this detail while exploring Monster Hunter Wilds' new approach to starting weapons and the Hope series gear. We also unveiled brand-new concept art of the striking Hope armor and weapons, so be sure not to miss it! Additionally, don't forget to 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, check out our exclusive 4K gameplay videos of hunting 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. Stay tuned for more exclusive content throughout January as part of IGN First!
