"Monster Hunter Wilds: Gender-Neutral Armor Sets Introduced"

Monster Hunter Wilds is breaking new ground by allowing players to wear armor sets regardless of their character’s gender! Dive into the details to see how fans are reacting and how this change is revolutionizing the concept of ‘fashion hunting.’

Monster Hunter Wilds Says Goodbye to Gendered Armor Sets

Fashion Hunting is Officially the Endgame

For years, the Monster Hunter community has longed for a world where armor sets weren't confined by gender. That dream has become a reality! During the Monster Hunter Wilds Developer Stream at Gamescom, Capcom announced a pivotal change for the upcoming game: 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."

"WE DEFEATED GENDER," a Reddit user humorously declared in response to the news. The Monster Hunter community, especially the dedicated "fashion hunters" who prioritize aesthetics alongside or even over raw stats, erupted in joy. Previously, players were restricted to the designs assigned to their chosen character's gender, often missing out on coveted armor pieces simply because they were labeled as "male" or "female."

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

The issue went beyond just aesthetics. In Monster Hunter: World, for example, a voucher system was introduced for players wanting to change their character’s gender and appearance. The first voucher is free, but subsequent vouchers cost $3. This meant players who initially chose a character of one gender but later desired the aesthetics of an armor set locked to the other, had to pay real money to achieve their dream look without starting a new save.

While Capcom hasn’t officially detailed it, it’s likely that Wilds will retain the "layered armor" system from previous games. This allows players to mix and match their favorite looks without sacrificing stats. Combined with the removal of gendered sets, this opens up a vast array of possibilities for player expression.

Capcom had more surprises at Gamescom beyond just the armor set changes. The latest trailer introduced two new monsters to the hunt: Lala Barina and Rey Dau. For more on Monster Hunter Wilds’ new features and monsters, check out the article below!