Monster Hunter Wilds Doesn't Have New Weapons Because They're Hard to Come Up With

For fans of the Monster Hunter series, the idea of a new weapon type in Monster Hunter Wilds is both exciting and challenging. The developers at Capcom are navigating the complex process of balancing weapons for each title while considering the addition of new weaponry. Dive into the intricacies of their development process and get the latest updates on the upcoming MH Wilds x MH Now collaboration event.

Monster Hunter Wilds Developers Considering Adding A New Weapon Type

15th Weapon Type Not Off The Table

After over a decade of familiar weaponry, the Monster Hunter series is poised to potentially introduce a new weapon type. In an insightful interview with PCGamesN on February 16, 2025, Monster Hunter Wilds Director Yuya Tokuda discussed the possibility of expanding the arsenal. Players of Monster Hunter Wilds can currently choose from 14 weapon types, a lineup unchanged since the introduction of the Insect Glaive in Monster Hunter 4.

Tokuda expressed the team's ongoing interest in innovating the weapon roster, revealing, "It’s not off the table for any particular reason, it’s just that we never really decided that we wanted to for the recent titles." He emphasized the challenge of creating a new weapon that complements the existing set without causing redundancy. "With each title, we always adjust all the weapon types and maybe bring new concepts to them and their relationships with each other to make them feel fresh," Tokuda explained. "The resources and time that it takes to do that is something that, in every case since the last weapon was added, we’ve always decided were better spent bringing the whole lineup to a better place than to simply start adding another new one in."

Capcom On Tweaking Weapons For Monster Hunter Wilds

Capcom's commitment to innovation is evident in their approach to tweaking weapons for Monster Hunter Wilds. The addition of features like Focus Mode and Power Clash reflects their dedication to enhancing the gameplay experience. Tokuda highlighted the importance of community feedback from the MH Wilds beta, yet cautioned, "We don’t want to change anything so drastically that it doesn’t feel like that weapon anymore."

Discussing weapon balancing, Tokuda shared the team's methodology: "We have a concept in mind for each title where we think, ‘This is how the Insect Glaive will feel, this is how the Great Sword will feel.’" He added, "That’s just a concept, though – you can design it and test it, but it’s really only when the players get it in their hands that you can see if the concept is matching the reality and they’re having the experience you thought they would have."

Regarding adjustments for MH Wilds, Tokuda acknowledged the challenges: "With the weapons in Wilds, one particularly difficult balancing decision was with the predecessor title being Iceborne, a lot of things were added to each weapon’s upper echelons of moves and abilities, because it was an expansion and was adding in the master rank difficulty level." He emphasized the need for a fresh start, stating, "That was something that I took a lot of care to decide – not just to keep things because players liked it in the last game, but [ask if] it actually fits in with my concept for the play feel of this game."

Monster Hunter Now x Monster Hunter Wilds Collaboration Event Phase 2

Monster Hunter Now is set to launch phase 2 of its collaboration event with MH Wilds, celebrating the upcoming release. Starting February 28, 2025, players can encounter Chatacabra in MH Now and acquire 12 Hope weapons from MH Wilds. Additionally, two new layered armors, the Hope armor style and a Seikret mount-themed armor, will be available.

Players can also earn vouchers for various items usable in MH Wilds by completing limited-time quests, including Mega Potion, Dust of Life, Energy Drink, Well-done Steak, and Dash Juice. These vouchers can be redeemed across all platforms where MH Wilds will be available.

In a press briefing for Season 5 on February 18, 2025, Niantic Senior Producer Sakae Osumi teased future collaborations, stating, "This is the beginning of the collaboration between Monster Hunter Wilds and Monster Hunter Now, and we are planning to do more down the road. I would like to get more monsters from Wilds. We will work on it closely with Capcom."

Monster Hunter Wilds is slated for release on February 28, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay tuned for more updates and insights into this thrilling addition to the Monster Hunter series.