After years of waiting, the highly anticipatedMonster Hunter Wildsis finally here, bringing many significant improvements to the franchise. Learning lessons from both its next-generation predecessors,Wildsis incorporating exciting new gameplay mechanics while still keeping the grounded nature that madeWorldso popular with its massive player base.WhetherWildsis your first entry intoMonster Hunteror you’re a returning veteran of the series, Capcom offers a definitive newMonster Hunterexperience that does more than match up to its predecessors.
Wildshas some large shoes to fill when it comes to the impactMonster Hunter Worldhad on being the gateway to many new fans, althoughWildsseems to be atrue sequel toMH Worldwhile smoothing out most of its rougher edges.One of the ways Capcom has done this is by streamlining the gameplay experience immensely, further aided by its pseudo-open world and seamless travel systems. Aside from the improvements made to the gameplay ofMonster Hunter Wilds, its cosmetic systems have seen a massive overhaul, offering some of the most freedom the franchise has seen to date.
You No Longer Have To Craft Layered Armor In Wilds
Unlocking Limitless Potential For Fashion Hunters
One of the most significant improvements to the cosmetic side ofMonster Hunter Wilds,aside from itsremoval of gender-locked armor, is skipping the material requirements for layered armor. While the introduction of outfit vouchers inRisewas a slight upgrade from the material grind ofMHWorld, it significantly slowed down the process and often killed the motivation to acquire new decorative outfits. Thankfully, rather than having to go out and farm specific monsters or quests for outfit vouchers,crafting a piece of high-rank armor for the Hunter or Palico inWildswill immediately unlock its layered armor counterpart.
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Given that both previous entries in theMonster Hunterfranchise didn’t even have layered armor at launch, the expandedfreedom of choice inMHWildsis already a massive improvement from the get-go. Even withWildsbase-game inclusion,layered armor won’t be unlocked as soon as you jump intoWildsfor the first time; instead, it is unlocked as you progress through the story.
Monster Hunter Wilds Takes Customization To The Next Level
Offering Plenty Of Freedom To Decorate To Your Heart’s Content
Wilds takes past customization features to the next level by combining them with the highest level of armor variety seen in the franchise yet,seemingly offering four armor sets per monster on top of the removal of gender-locked armor. Offering the freedom to mix and match to our heart’s content is a much-appreciated addition, further aided by including a reworked photo mode to show off your dashing hunting outfits. So far, even many of the beginner outfits look fantastic in their own right, with a high level of detail and the unique personality thatMonster Hunterhas become known for.
The Guild Card system of previous entries is also being replaced with the expanded Hunter Profile system, offering expanded customization options to show off your personality.
The newfoundcustomization inMonster Hunter Wildsdoesn’t stop with the hunter either, as your trust in Seikret can also be edited to a greater extent, with more options being unlocked the further you progress in the story. While some fans might be disheartened to hear the Hunter’s decorative room isn’t returning,Capcom combined the room customization with the Hunter’s portable tent system, drastically expanding its utility.
Wilds' tent customization is bridging the gap between the two perfectly.
While I loved customizing my hunter’s home to fit my tastes, there was little room to go out of the way and visit it, withWilds’tent customization bridging the gap between the two perfectly. The ability to customize the colors and some decorations for the tent isn’t too surprising, butMonster Hunter Wildswill let you change out the furniture and background music when around it, whether sharing a meal with a friend or practicing combos on a training barrel.
