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 approach.
Tokuda stated that unlike Monster Hunter: World, where weapon designs largely maintained a base form with cosmetic variations based on materials, Wilds features uniquely designed weapons. This directly addresses concerns about repetitive weapon appearances. While some World weapons evolved into unique designs through upgrades, many remained visually similar. The image below illustrates this, comparing the final upgraded Aqua and Bone weapon sets to their Pukei-Pukei and Jyuratodus counterparts respectively.
In contrast, the slideshow below showcases the distinct designs of weapons seen in Monster Hunter Wilds, highlighting their unique nature.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons
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This design philosophy was revealed during discussions about Wilds' new starting weapons and the Hope series gear, accompanied by newly released concept art. Further details can be found in the in-depth interview about the Oilwell Basin, its inhabitants, and its Apex monster, Nu Udra (The Black Flame).
Monster Hunter Wilds launches February 28th on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For more, explore our exclusive 4K gameplay videos featuring hunts of Ajarakan and Rompopolo, our interview on the evolution of the Monster Hunter series, and details on the game's food system. Stay tuned for additional exclusives throughout January as part of IGN First!
