Fans of the Monster Hunter series have long expressed their concerns about the weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World, wondering whether Monster Hunter Wilds would follow the same path. Although we've seen a few weapons from Wilds, it hasn't been enough to fully judge the new design philosophy. However, Director Yuya Tokuda has provided clarity on this matter.

Discussing the Hope series armor and weapons, Tokuda stated: "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 direct comparison to the weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World clearly addresses the concerns, ensuring that weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds will not look too similar to one another. In World, while some weapons evolved to become unique, many did not. For instance, the final aqua line Sword and Shield closely resembles the final Pukei-Pukei Sword and Shield, and the final bone line Long Sword is strikingly similar to the final Jyuratodus Long Sword, as seen in the image below, which shows the most upgraded versions available at the launch of Monster Hunter: World.

From Monster Hunter World, captured on the PS4. In contrast, the designs showcased from Monster Hunter Wilds in the slideshow below are unmistakably unique.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons

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We discovered this detail while exploring Monster Hunter Wilds' innovative approach to starting weapons and the Hope series gear, where we unveiled brand-new concept art of the impressive Hope armor and weapons. Make sure not to miss it! Additionally, don't forget to check out our in-depth interview about the Oilwell Basin and its inhabitants, including the locale's Apex, The Black Flame, named Nu Udra.

Monster Hunter Wilds is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28. For more insights, explore our exclusive 4K gameplay videos showcasing hunts for Ajarakan and Rompopolo, our interview with the development team discussing the evolution of Monster Hunter over the years, and details about the game's enticing food system. Keep an eye out for more exciting exclusives throughout January as part of IGN First!