Fans of the Monster Hunter series have often expressed mixed feelings about the weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World, particularly regarding their similarity across different lines. With the upcoming release of Monster Hunter Wilds, there's been much speculation about whether the new game will address these concerns. Although only a few weapon designs have been revealed for Wilds, it hasn't been enough to fully assess the overall design philosophy—until now. Director Yuya Tokuda has provided clarity on this topic.
In discussing the Hope series armor and weapons, Tokuda shared with us: “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 direct comparison to the weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World offers a clear answer—players need not worry about weapons looking too similar in Monster Hunter Wilds. Although some weapons in World eventually upgraded to become unique, many lines remained visually similar. For instance, the final aqua line Sword and Shield closely resembles the final Pukei-Pukei Sword and Shield, and the final bone line Long Sword is strikingly similar to the final Jyuratodus Long Sword, as seen in the image below.
In contrast, the designs showcased for Monster Hunter Wilds in the slideshow below are undoubtedly distinct and unique.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons
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We discovered this important detail while exploring Monster Hunter Wilds' new approach to starting weapons and the Hope series gear. Be sure to check out the brand-new concept art of the striking Hope armor and weapons. Additionally, 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 insights, explore 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 exclusive content throughout January as part of IGN First!
