Monster Hunter Wilds Armor Sets Will No Longer Be Gender Exclusive

Monster Hunter Wilds is breaking new ground by allowing players to wear armor sets regardless of their character's gender. This exciting development has sparked a wave of enthusiasm among fans and is set to revolutionize the concept of 'fashion hunting.' Dive in to discover how this change is being received and what it means for the future of the game.

Monster Hunter Wilds Says Goodbye to Gendered Armor Sets

For years, the Monster Hunter community has longed for a world where armor sets weren't confined by gender. That dream has now become a reality. During the Monster Hunter Wilds Developer Stream at Gamescom, Capcom announced a groundbreaking change for the upcoming title: Armor sets will no longer be gender-locked.

"In previous Monster Hunter games, male and female armor were separate," explained a Capcom developer while showcasing the starting armors in the game's camp. "I'm thrilled to confirm that in Monster Hunter Wilds, there's no more male and female armor. All characters can wear any gear."

The announcement was met with widespread joy and humor across the community. "WE DEFEATED GENDER," a Reddit user playfully declared. This news is particularly exciting for "fashion hunters," who focus on aesthetics as much as, or even more than, raw stats. Previously, players were restricted to designs based on their character's gender, often missing out on desired armor pieces simply because they were labeled as "male" or "female."

Imagine wanting to sport the Rathian skirt as a male character or don the Daimyo Hermitaur set as a female character, only to find these options were gender-exclusive. This limitation was frustrating, as male armor designs typically leaned towards bulkier aesthetics, while female armor sets were often more revealing than some players preferred.

The issue wasn't just about aesthetics. In Monster Hunter: World, for example, players could use a voucher system to change their character's gender and appearance. The first voucher was free, but subsequent ones cost $3. This meant players who initially chose one gender but later wanted the aesthetics of an armor set exclusive to the other had to pay real money to achieve their desired look without starting a new save.

While Capcom hasn't officially confirmed it, 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. Combined with the removal of gendered sets, this opens up a vast array of possibilities for player expression.

Capcom unveiled more than just the removal of gendered armor sets at Gamescom. The latest trailer introduced two new monsters to the hunt: Lala Barina and Rey Dau. For more details on Monster Hunter Wilds' new features and monsters, be sure to check out the article below!