Monster Hunter Wilds is set to revolutionize the series by breaking down gender barriers in armor sets, allowing players to wear any gear regardless of their character's gender. This exciting development was announced during the Monster Hunter Wilds Developer Stream at Gamescom, sending waves of joy through the community, particularly among those dedicated to "fashion hunting."
Monster Hunter Wilds Says Goodbye to Gendered Armor Sets
For years, Monster Hunter fans have longed for a game where armor aesthetics weren't dictated by gender. Capcom has answered those prayers with Monster Hunter Wilds. "In previous Monster Hunter games, male and female armor were separate," a developer explained during the stream, showcasing the starting armors. "I'm happy to confirm that in Monster Hunter Wilds, there's no more male and female armor. All characters can wear any gear."
The community's reaction was overwhelmingly positive. "WE DEFEATED GENDER," a Reddit user humorously proclaimed. The change is a significant win for "fashion hunters" who focus on aesthetics as much as, or more than, stats. Previously, players were limited to gender-specific designs, missing out on desired armor pieces. Now, male characters can sport the Rathian skirt, and female characters can don the bulky Daimyo Hermitaur set, breaking free from traditional design constraints.
The gender-locking of armor sets had practical implications as well. In Monster Hunter: World, players wishing to change their character's gender to access different armor aesthetics needed to use vouchers. While the first voucher was free, subsequent ones cost $3, forcing players to spend real money to achieve their desired look without starting a new save.
Although Capcom hasn't detailed specifics, it's likely that Monster Hunter Wilds will retain the "layered armor" system from previous games. This system allows players to mix and match their favorite looks without compromising on stats, further enhancing player expression when combined with the removal of gendered armor sets.
In addition to the armor set news, Capcom unveiled two new monsters, Lala Barina and Rey Dau, at Gamescom. For more insights into Monster Hunter Wilds' new features and monsters, be sure to check out the related article below!
