Monster Hunter Wilds is breaking down barriers! Players can now equip any armor set, regardless of their character's gender. This exciting development has been met with enthusiastic celebration from fans, and marks a significant shift in the game's fashion landscape.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Gender-Neutral Armor Arrives
Fashion Hunting Evolves
For years, Monster Hunter players have been limited by gender-specific armor. The dream of freely mixing and matching styles, regardless of character gender, is finally a reality! Capcom confirmed this highly anticipated change during the Monster Hunter Wilds Developer Stream at Gamescom. All armor sets are now accessible to every hunter.
A Capcom developer highlighted the change, stating that unlike previous titles, "In Monster Hunter Wilds, there’s no more male and female armor. All characters can wear any gear." The announcement was met with widespread joy, particularly from "fashion hunters" who prioritize aesthetic customization.
The previous system often meant sacrificing desired looks due to gender restrictions. The inability to wear specific armor pieces simply because of their assigned gender proved frustrating. This limitation was further compounded by the often stark differences in design philosophy between male and female armor sets, with male sets frequently leaning towards bulkier styles and female sets sometimes being more revealing than some players preferred.
Past games, like Monster Hunter: World, even introduced a paid voucher system to change character gender, adding another layer of complexity for players seeking specific armor sets. This unnecessary expense is thankfully eliminated in Wilds.
While not explicitly confirmed, the likelihood of a "layered armor" system returning in Wilds is high. This would allow players to combine their favorite appearances without compromising stats, significantly enhancing customization options.
Beyond the gender-neutral armor, Gamescom also revealed two new monsters: Lala Barina and Rey Dau. For further details on these and other new features, explore the linked article below!
