Fans of the Monster Hunter series have expressed mixed feelings about the weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World, prompting curiosity about whether Monster Hunter Wilds will offer a fresh approach. While glimpses of Wilds' weapons have been revealed, they haven't been enough to form a comprehensive view of the design philosophy—until now. Director Yuya Tokuda has shed light on this topic, offering reassurance to fans.
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 about weapon design similarities that were prevalent in Monster Hunter: World, where even the most upgraded versions of weapons, such as the final aqua line Sword and Shield and the final Pukei-Pukei Sword and Shield, often looked strikingly similar.
The comparison to Monster Hunter: World makes it clear that in Monster Hunter Wilds, weapon designs will stand out individually. The images below showcase how the final versions of weapons in Monster Hunter: World looked, highlighting the similarities between the aqua line and Pukei-Pukei Sword and Shield, as well as the bone line and Jyuratodus Long Sword.
From Monster Hunter World, captured on the PS4. In contrast, the slideshow below features the unique designs of weapons from Monster Hunter Wilds, each unmistakably distinct.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons
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This insight into weapon design was revealed during a discussion about Monster Hunter Wilds' new approach to starting weapons and the Hope series gear, where we unveiled brand-new concept art of the Hope armor and weapons. For a deeper dive, don't miss 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 excitement, explore 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!
