Concerns about weapon design similarity in Monster Hunter: World prompted questions regarding Monster Hunter Wilds. While initial glimpses of Wilds' weapons offered limited insight, Director Yuya Tokuda has clarified the design philosophy.
Tokuda stated that unlike Monster Hunter: World, where weapon designs largely maintained a base form with variations based on monster materials, Wilds features uniquely designed weapons. This directly addresses concerns about repetitive designs. While some World weapons evolved into unique forms through upgrades, many remained visually similar. The image below illustrates this, showcasing the striking resemblance between certain upgraded weapons.
In contrast, the slideshow below presents Monster Hunter Wilds' weapons, each undeniably distinct.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons
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This detail emerged during discussions about Wilds' new approach to starting weapons and the Hope series gear, which includes newly revealed concept art. Further information can be found in the in-depth interview covering the Oilwell Basin, its inhabitants, and its Apex monster, Nu Udra (The Black Flame).
Monster Hunter Wilds launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28th. For more, explore our exclusive 4K gameplay videos featuring Ajarakan and Rompopolo hunts, our developer interview on the franchise's evolution, and details on the game's food system. Stay tuned for additional exclusives throughout January as part of IGN First!
