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Monster Hunter Wilds: A Fresh Look at Weapon Design

Concerns regarding weapon design similarity in Monster Hunter: World have been addressed by Monster Hunter Wilds Director Yuya Tokuda. While World weapons often shared a base design with variations based on materials, Tokuda confirmed that Wilds features entirely unique 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 showcases this issue, comparing the final Aqua and Bone weapon sets to their Pukei-Pukei and Jyuratodus counterparts respectively.

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

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons

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This unique weapon design philosophy was revealed during discussions about Wilds' new starting weapons and the Hope series armor and weapons. For more details, including concept art of the Hope series, check out our other articles. We also have an in-depth interview on the Oilwell Basin and its Apex monster, Nu Udra, the Black Flame.

Monster Hunter Wilds launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28th. Don't miss our exclusive 4K gameplay videos featuring Ajarakan and Rompopolo, our interview with the development team, and a deep dive into the game's food system. Stay tuned for more exclusive content throughout January as part of IGN First!