Monster Hunter Wilds: Unique Designs for Every Weapon - IGN First

Fans of the Monster Hunter series have often expressed their dissatisfaction with the weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World, which has led to curiosity about whether Monster Hunter Wilds will address this issue. Although we've only seen a limited number of weapons from Wilds, it's been difficult to form a comprehensive opinion on the overall design approach—until now. Monster Hunter Wilds Director Yuya Tokuda has provided clarity on this matter.

When discussing the Hope series armor and weapons, Tokuda explained, "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, reassuring fans that Monster Hunter Wilds will feature weapons that are distinctly unique from one another, unlike some in Monster Hunter: World. While some weapons in World eventually evolved to become unique, many remained too similar, as illustrated by the final aqua line Sword and Shield compared to the Pukei-Pukei sword and shield, and the final bone line long sword compared to the Jyuratodus long sword. These were the most advanced versions available at the launch of Monster Hunter: World.

From Monster Hunter World, captured on the PS4. In contrast, the designs showcased in Monster Hunter Wilds so far are unmistakably unique, as you can see in the following slideshow.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons

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We uncovered this information during a discussion on Monster Hunter Wilds' innovative approach to starting weapons and the Hope series gear. We also unveiled brand-new concept art featuring the striking Hope armor and weapons, which you won't want to miss. Additionally, don't forget to explore 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 hunting Ajarakan and Rompopolo, our interview with the development team discussing the evolution of Monster Hunter over the years, and details on the game's enticing food system. Keep an eye out for more exclusive content throughout January as part of IGN First!