Monster Hunter Reveal: Unique Weapon Designs for Every Hunter

Concerns about weapon design similarity in Monster Hunter: World have been addressed by Monster Hunter Wilds Director Yuya Tokuda. While World weapons shared a base design with variations based on monster materials, Tokuda confirmed that Wilds features uniquely designed weapons.

This directly contrasts with World's approach, where many weapon lines, even at their highest upgrade levels, retained significant visual similarities. The image below illustrates this, showcasing the resemblance between the final Aqua and Pukei-Pukei Sword and Shield, and the final Bone and Jyuratodus Long Swords.

In contrast, the slideshow below showcases the diverse and distinct designs of weapons seen in Monster Hunter Wilds so far, emphasizing their unique character.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons

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This information comes from a discussion surrounding Wilds' new approach to starting weapons and the Hope series armor and weapons, for which brand-new concept art is available. Further details can be found in an in-depth interview about the Oilwell Basin and its inhabitants, including the Apex monster, Nu Udra.

Monster Hunter Wilds launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28th. For additional content, including 4K gameplay videos featuring Ajarakan and Rompopolo, an interview with the development team, details on the food system, and more exclusive content throughout January, visit IGN First.