Monster Hunter Wilds eliminates gender restrictions on armor sets, allowing players to equip any armor regardless of their character's gender. This exciting development has been met with enthusiastic praise from fans and marks a significant shift in the game's fashion system.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Gender-Neutral Armor Arrives
Fashion Hunting Evolves
A long-standing player wish has finally been granted: the freedom to choose armor based on style, not gender. During the Gamescom Monster Hunter Wilds Developer Stream, Capcom confirmed that all armor sets will be accessible to all characters.
A Capcom developer highlighted the change, stating that unlike previous installments where armor was gender-specific, Monster Hunter Wilds offers complete freedom of choice. This announcement was met with widespread celebration, particularly among "fashion hunters" who prioritize aesthetics.
The previous system restricted players to gender-specific designs, often resulting in missed opportunities to wear desired armor pieces. The limitations were particularly frustrating, as male and female armor often featured drastically different styles – bulky for males and sometimes revealing for females – neither of which appealed to all players.
The limitations extended beyond simple aesthetics. Games like Monster Hunter: World required paid vouchers for gender changes, adding an extra cost for players wanting to access specific armor styles.
While not explicitly confirmed, the likely inclusion of a layered armor system in Wilds suggests players can mix and match appearances without compromising stats. This, combined with the removal of gender restrictions, unlocks a vast potential for character customization.
Beyond the armor update, the Gamescom stream unveiled two new monsters: Lala Barina and Rey Dau. For more on these and other new features, see the related article.
