Monster Hunter Wilds: Unique Weapon Designs Revealed - IGN First

Fans of the Monster Hunter series have expressed their concerns over the weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World, leading to speculation about what Monster Hunter Wilds might offer. Although we've only seen a limited selection of weapons from Wilds, it's been difficult to fully gauge their design philosophy—until now. Monster Hunter Wilds Director Yuya Tokuda has provided clarity on this topic.

During a discussion about the Hope series armor and weapons, Tokuda shared: "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 clearly answers the fans' concerns—Monster Hunter Wilds will not have weapons that look too similar to each other. In Monster Hunter: World, while some weapons eventually became unique upon upgrading, many retained similar appearances even at their most upgraded state. 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 very similar to the final Jyuratodus Long Sword, as seen in the image below. These were the most upgraded versions of these weapons at the launch of Monster Hunter: World.

From Monster Hunter World, captured on the PS4. In contrast, the designs we've seen so far in Monster Hunter Wilds are undoubtedly unique, as showcased in the slideshow below.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons

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We discovered this intriguing detail while exploring Monster Hunter Wilds' innovative approach to starting weapons and the Hope series gear. This discussion also unveiled brand-new concept art of the striking Hope armor and weapons, which you definitely don't want to miss. Additionally, delve into our in-depth interview about the Oilwell Basin and its fascinating 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 of 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 enticing food system. Keep an eye out for more exclusive content throughout January as part of IGN First!