Monster Hunter Wilds is breaking tradition by allowing all players to wear any armor set regardless of character gender! Discover fan reactions and how this change transforms 'fashion hunting' gameplay.

Monster Hunter Wilds Removes Gender Barriers in Armor Design

Customization Reaches New Heights

After years of player requests, Monster Hunter Wilds introduces groundbreaking armor flexibility. During yesterday's Gamescom developer stream, Capcom officially revealed that armor sets will no longer be restricted by character gender.

"Previous Monster Hunter titles separated armor designs by gender," explained a Capcom developer while demonstrating starter armor options. "With Monster Hunter Wilds, we're removing these limitations entirely - all armor pieces will be available to every character."

The announcement sparked immediate celebration across the community. Fashion-focused hunters especially praised the change, as it eliminates previous barriers preventing characters from wearing preferred armor styles. Previously, armor aesthetics were locked behind gender categorization - bulky designs typically reserved for male characters or more revealing outfits limited to female models.

The restriction caused frustration in past titles when players wanted certain visual styles unavailable to their character. Male hunters couldn't wear elegant Rathian skirts, while female characters were blocked from Daimyo Hermitaur's tank-like designs. Worse yet, Monster Hunter: World's gender change mechanic forced players to purchase $3 vouchers for switching character models to access restricted armor.

While Capcom hasn't confirmed specifics, industry expectations suggest Wilds will retain the layered armor system. Combined with gender-free armor access, this creates unprecedented customization potential while maintaining combat effectiveness.

The Gamescom showcase featured more than just armor updates. Capcom unveiled two new monsters - Lala Barina and Rey Dau - expanding Wilds' formidable bestiary. For complete details on Wilds' newest creatures and features, explore our additional coverage.