Monster Hunter Wilds: Unique Weapon Designs Revealed

Author : Patrick Mar 12,2025

Many *Monster Hunter: World* players voiced their disappointment with the game's weapon designs, sparking concerns about whether *Monster Hunter Wilds* would follow suit. While initial glimpses of *Wilds*' weapons weren't conclusive, Director Yuya Tokuda has addressed these concerns directly.

Regarding the Hope series armor and weapons, Tokuda explained: “In *Monster Hunter: World*, weapon designs generally maintained a similar base form, with variations based on monster materials. However, in *Wilds*, each weapon boasts a completely unique design.”

PlayThis statement directly contrasts *Monster Hunter: World*'s approach. While some *World* weapons became unique through upgrades, many weapon lines retained significant similarities. The image below showcases this, comparing the final upgraded Aqua and Bone weapon sets to their Pukei-Pukei and Jyuratodus counterparts respectively. These examples represent the highest upgrade levels available at *World*'s launch.

Monster Hunter World Weapon Comparison
From Monster Hunter World, captured on the PS4.

In contrast, the slideshow below displays *Monster Hunter Wilds'* weapons, all of which demonstrate distinct and unique designs.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons

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This information comes from our discussion of *Monster Hunter Wilds’* new approach to starting weapons and Hope series gear, which also includes brand-new concept art of the Hope armor and weapons. Be sure to check out our in-depth interview about the Oilwell Basin and its inhabitants, including the Apex monster, Nu Udra (The Black Flame).

*Monster Hunter Wilds* is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28th. For more, explore our exclusive 4K gameplay videos featuring hunts of Ajarakan and Rompopolo, our developer interview on the evolution of *Monster Hunter*, and details on the game's food system. Stay tuned for more exclusive content throughout January as part of IGN First!