The fanbase of Monster Hunter has often expressed dissatisfaction with the weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World, sparking curiosity about what Monster Hunter Wilds might bring to the table. While glimpses of weapons from Wilds have been revealed, it's been challenging to fully assess their design philosophy—until now. Director Yuya Tokuda has provided clarity on this topic.
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 contrasts the design approach of Monster Hunter: World, ensuring that fans need not worry about weapons looking too similar in Monster Hunter Wilds. In Monster Hunter: World, even though some weapons evolved into unique forms with upgrades, many remained visually similar, as seen with the final aqua line Sword and Shield compared to the Pukei-Pukei sword and shield, or the bone line long sword versus the Jyuratodus long sword at launch.
The image below from Monster Hunter: World, captured on the PS4, illustrates these similarities:
Contrastingly, the weapon designs showcased so far in Monster Hunter Wilds are undoubtedly unique, as you can see in the slideshow below:
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons
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We uncovered this intriguing detail while exploring Monster Hunter Wilds' innovative approach to starting weapons and the Hope series gear. Don't miss out on the brand-new concept art of the striking Hope armor and weapons. 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 slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28. For more content, check out our exclusive 4K gameplay videos 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 final exclusives throughout January as part of IGN First!
