Monster Hunter Wilds Armor Sets Will No Longer Be Gender Exclusive

Monster Hunter Wilds: Gender-Locked Armor is a Thing of the Past!

Fashion Hunting Enters a New Era

For years, Monster Hunter players have longed for the freedom to equip any armor, regardless of their hunter's gender. That dream is now a reality! Capcom's Gamescom Monster Hunter Wilds Developer Stream delivered the exciting news: gender-locked armor sets are no more.

A Capcom developer confirmed, "In past Monster Hunter games, male and female armor was separate. But in Monster Hunter Wilds, all characters can wear any gear."

The Monster Hunter community erupted with excitement, particularly among the dedicated "fashion hunters" who value aesthetics as much as, or even more than, raw stats. No longer will players be restricted by arbitrary gender assignments on armor pieces.

Imagine the frustration of wanting that Rathian skirt as a male character, or the Daimyo Hermitaur set as a female character, only to find it unavailable. Past games often presented bulky designs for male armor and more revealing options for female armor, limiting player choice.

This issue went beyond simple aesthetics. Monster Hunter: World's gender change system, requiring paid vouchers after the initial free one, highlighted the inconvenience. Players wanting a specific armor set's look had to pay extra, or start a new save file.

While not officially confirmed, Wilds will likely retain the "layered armor" system, allowing players to mix and match appearances without sacrificing stats. Combined with the removal of gender restrictions, this unlocks a vast range of customization options.

The Gamescom stream revealed more than just the end of gendered armor; two new monsters, Lala Barina and Rey Dau, were also introduced. For further details on Monster Hunter Wilds’ new features and creatures, see the linked article below!