Concerns about weapon design similarity in Monster Hunter: Wilds, following criticism of Monster Hunter: World, have been addressed by Director Yuya Tokuda. Tokuda clarified that unlike World, where weapon appearance varied based on monster materials but retained a core design, Wilds features uniquely designed weapons.
This directly contrasts with Monster Hunter: World, where even highly upgraded weapons often shared similar designs. The image below illustrates this similarity, showcasing the final Aqua and Pukei-Pukei Sword and Shield, and the final Bone and Jyuratodus Long Swords. These were the most advanced versions available at launch.
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This information was revealed during a discussion of Wilds' new approach to starting weapons and the Hope series armor and weapons, which includes newly released concept art. Further details are available in an in-depth interview covering the Oilwell Basin, its inhabitants, 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. For additional content, check out exclusive 4K gameplay videos featuring Ajarakan and Rompopolo hunts, an interview detailing the franchise's evolution, and information on the game's food system. More exclusive content will be released throughout January as part of IGN First.
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