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

Concerns about weapon design similarity in Monster Hunter: World have been addressed by Monster Hunter Wilds Director Yuya Tokuda. While World weapons shared base designs with variations based on materials, Tokuda confirmed that Wilds features entirely unique weapon designs for each weapon.

This directly contrasts with Monster Hunter: World, where many weapon lines, even at their highest upgrade levels, retained significant visual similarities. The image below illustrates this point, showcasing the striking resemblance between certain weapon pairs in World.

In comparison, the slideshow below presents a selection of Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, each demonstrating a distinct and individual design.

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, which includes newly revealed concept art. Further details can be found in an in-depth interview covering the Oilwell Basin, its inhabitants, and the Apex monster, Nu Udra.

Monster Hunter Wilds launches February 28th on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. IGN First will feature additional exclusive content throughout January, including 4K gameplay videos showcasing hunts of Ajarakan and Rompopolo, and an interview discussing the evolution of the Monster Hunter series, along with a deep dive into the game's food system.