Concerns about weapon design similarity in Monster Hunter: Wilds, following criticism of Monster Hunter: World, have been addressed by Director Yuya Tokuda. Unlike World, where weapon appearances were largely variations based on monster materials, Wilds features uniquely designed weapons.

Tokuda stated regarding the Hope series armor and weapons: “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 directly contrasts with Monster Hunter: World, where many weapon lines, even at their highest upgrade levels, exhibited considerable visual similarity. The image below illustrates this point, showcasing the resemblance between certain final-stage weapons in World.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons

19 ImagesThis information comes from a discussion surrounding Wilds' new approach to starting weapons and the Hope series gear, which includes newly revealed concept art. Further details can be found in an interview covering the Oilwell Basin, its inhabitants, and 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 and interviews, visit [link to IGN First].