Monster Hunter Wilds Armor Sets Now Gender-Neutral

Monster Hunter Wilds has made a groundbreaking announcement that will excite fans: players can now wear any armor set, regardless of their character's gender! Dive into the details to see how the community is responding and how this change is set to transform the beloved activity of 'fashion hunting.'

Monster Hunter Wilds Says Goodbye to Gendered Armor Sets

Fashion Hunting is Officially the Endgame

For years, Monster Hunter enthusiasts have longed for a world where armor aesthetics were not dictated by gender. This dream has become a reality with Monster Hunter Wilds. At the recent Monster Hunter Wilds Developer Stream during Gamescom, Capcom unveiled a major update: Armor sets will no longer be gender-specific.

"In our previous Monster Hunter titles, armor was divided by gender," explained a Capcom developer as they displayed the starting armors during the stream. "We're thrilled to announce that in Monster Hunter Wilds, all characters can equip any armor piece, regardless of gender."

"WE DEFEATED GENDER," a Reddit user playfully exclaimed, capturing the sentiment across the Monster Hunter community. This change is particularly celebrated by "fashion hunters" who focus on crafting their perfect look. Previously, players were confined to armor designs designated for their character's gender, often missing out on desired styles due to these restrictions.

Imagine the freedom of wearing the Rathian skirt as a male character or donning the Daimyo Hermitaur set as a female character. Past games often featured bulky designs for male armor and more revealing options for female armor, which didn't always align with player preferences.

This issue was not just about style; it had real-world implications. In Monster Hunter: World, players could change their character’s gender and appearance using vouchers. While the first voucher was free, subsequent ones cost $3, forcing players to spend money to access armor styles locked to the opposite gender without starting a new game.

Though Capcom hasn't detailed specifics yet, it's likely that Monster Hunter Wilds will retain the "layered armor" system from previous games. This system allows players to combine different armor appearances without affecting their stats, and with the removal of gendered armor sets, the possibilities for personal expression are endless.

Beyond armor, Capcom revealed more exciting news at Gamescom, including the introduction of two new monsters: Lala Barina and Rey Dau. For a deeper dive into Monster Hunter Wilds’ new features and monsters, be sure to check out the article linked below!