In Monster Hunter Wilds, Every Weapon Has Its Own Unique Design - IGN First

Fans of the Monster Hunter series have expressed mixed feelings about the weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World, often citing a lack of distinctiveness among the weapons. With the upcoming release of Monster Hunter Wilds, many have been curious about whether the new game will address these concerns. While we've had a glimpse of some weapons from Wilds, it hasn't been enough to fully assess the overall design philosophy—until now. Monster Hunter Wilds Director Yuya Tokuda has provided clarity on this matter.

In a recent discussion about 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 similarity seen in Monster Hunter: World, assuring fans that Monster Hunter Wilds will feature weapons with distinct designs.

This comparison to Monster Hunter: World's weapon designs clearly indicates that players won't have to worry about weapons looking too similar in Monster Hunter Wilds. In Monster Hunter: World, while some weapons eventually became unique through upgrades, many retained similar appearances even at their most upgraded forms. 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 shown in the image below.

In contrast, the weapons showcased so far in Monster Hunter Wilds are undeniably unique, as you can see in the slideshow below.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons

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This insight came to light during a discussion on Monster Hunter Wilds' new approach to starting weapons and the Hope series gear. We also unveiled brand-new concept art of the striking Hope armor and weapons, which you won't want to miss. Additionally, don't forget to check out 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 exclusive content, explore our 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 insights into the game's delectable food system. Keep an eye out for more exclusive content throughout January as part of IGN First!