Monster Hunter Wilds is breaking barriers by allowing players to equip any armor set regardless of their character's gender! This exciting development has generated significant buzz among fans, revolutionizing the concept of "fashion hunting."
Monster Hunter Wilds Eliminates Gender-Locked Armor
Fashion Hunting Takes Center Stage
For years, Monster Hunter players have longed for the freedom to choose their armor without gender restrictions. This wish is finally granted in Monster Hunter Wilds! Capcom, during a Gamescom Developer Stream, announced that armor sets will be universally accessible to all hunters, irrespective of gender.
A Capcom developer highlighted this change, stating that unlike previous games with separate male and female armor sets, Monster Hunter Wilds offers complete freedom of choice. This announcement was met with enthusiastic celebration from the community, particularly among "fashion hunters" who prioritize aesthetic customization.
The removal of gender-locked armor addresses a long-standing frustration. Players were previously limited to designs assigned to their chosen gender, missing out on desired armor pieces simply due to their gender classification. The desire to wear a Rathian skirt as a male character, or the Daimyo Hermitaur set as a female character, was previously impossible. This limitation, coupled with often contrasting aesthetic styles between male and female armor (bulky versus revealing), further fueled the demand for change.
The impact extended beyond aesthetics. In Monster Hunter: World, changing character gender required purchasing vouchers, adding an unnecessary financial barrier to achieving desired looks.
While not explicitly confirmed, the likelihood of Wilds retaining the "layered armor" system from previous installments is high. This system allows for mixing and matching appearances without compromising stats, significantly enhancing player expression combined with the removal of gender restrictions.
Beyond this significant change, the Gamescom presentation also revealed two new monsters: Lala Barina and Rey Dau. For more details on Monster Hunter Wilds' new features and creatures, please see the linked article below!
