It's no secret that fans had mixed feelings about the weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World, sparking curiosity about whether Monster Hunter Wilds would take a similar approach. Although we've seen a few weapons from Wilds, it's been challenging to form a solid opinion on their overall design philosophy—until now. Monster Hunter Wilds Director Yuya Tokuda has provided clarity on this matter.

When discussing the Hope series armor and weapons, Tokuda shared: "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 provides a clear answer—fans can rest assured that weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds will not look too similar to one another. While some weapons in Monster Hunter: World did evolve into unique forms upon reaching higher upgrade levels, many remained visually similar. 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 nearly indistinguishable from the final Jyuratodus Long Sword. These were the most upgraded versions available at the launch of Monster Hunter: World.

In contrast, take a look at the weapons showcased in Monster Hunter Wilds in the slideshow below. Each design is unmistakably unique.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons

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We uncovered this detail while exploring Monster Hunter Wilds' innovative approach to starting weapons and the Hope series gear, where we also unveil brand-new concept art showcasing the striking Hope armor and weapons. Be sure not to miss it! Additionally, delve into our comprehensive interview about the Oilwell Basin and its fascinating inhabitants, including the locale's Apex, The Black Flame, named Nu Udra.

Monster Hunter Wilds is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28. For further insights, don't miss our exclusive 4K gameplay videos featuring hunts of Ajarakan and Rompopolo, our interview with the development team discussing the evolution of Monster Hunter over the years, and details on the game's tantalizing food system. Keep an eye out for more exclusive content throughout January as part of IGN First!