Monster Hunter Wilds is Adding Layered Weapons

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Summary

  • Monster Hunter Wilds’ Title Update 2 will be bringing Layered Weapons back to the game, allowing players to further personalize their Hunter’s appearance.
  • Layered Weapons were previously featured in Monster Hunter World, allowing players to change the appearance of their Master Rank weapons.
  • Title Update 2 will also be bringing the Lagiacrus to the game as its main featured monster, alongside plenty of other updates.

Capcom has confirmed that the second significant post-release update for “Monster Hunter Wilds” will reintroduce a beloved aspect from “Monster Hunter World”, namely layered weapons. The newest installment in the ever-popular “Monster Hunter” series has kept fans engaged since “Monster Hunter Rise”, offering new Monsters, gameplay mechanics, and a revamped universe. In the case of “Monster Hunter Wilds”, it showcased thirty-five creatures, both small and large, such as Jin Dahaad and Rey Dau. Now, fans can look forward to the return of a much-requested feature in the game’s upcoming update.

The second major update for “Monster Hunter Wilds” is expected to introduce a wealth of new content, with one highly anticipated monster from past games set to return. While Capcom hasn’t officially confirmed it yet, there are strong hints that the Lagiacrus will make its comeback in Update 2, marking the first time this electrifying Leviathan has been seen since “Monster Hunter Generations.” Additionally, the developers have announced that the upcoming update will introduce more challenging 8-star “Tempered Monsters” to the game, providing players with tougher versions of existing monsters. Players eager to enhance their Hunter’s style will appreciate a new feature coming in Update 2.

According to ComicBook’s report, Monster Hunter Rise’s Title Update 2 is set to bring back a popular feature from Monster Hunter World – the Layered Armor system. Director Yuya Tokuda confirmed this update will introduce Layered Weapons, allowing players to customize their Hunter’s appearance even further by making Master Rank weapons adopt the look of another weapon. Despite not revealing many details about how Layered Weapons will function in Rise, it was clear that they will keep their original stats and benefits while assuming a new appearance.

Monster Hunter Wilds Adding Layered Weapons

In the upcoming content for Monster Hunter Wilds, Layered Weapons are making their return, joining an array of thrilling updates for the game. Apart from the already-mentioned Lagiacrus, Monster Hunter Wilds has recently unveiled its first crossover with the Version 1.011 update, incorporating Akuma from Street Fighter 6. This collaboration goes beyond just a full armor set that lets players embody Akuma’s look; it also includes special items that offer access to some of Akuma’s signature moves.

As the significant update for “Monster Hunter Wilds” approaches, Capcom has been rolling out smaller content updates since its release. The latest update, version 1.011, introduced five stronger monsters: Gore Magala, Rey Dau, Uth Duna, Nu Udra, and Jin Dahaad (their tempered versions). This update also affected various weapon types such as the Hammer, Gunlance, Light Bowgun, and more. The upcoming Free Title Update for “Monster Hunter Wilds” promises a host of thrilling changes this Summer.

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2025-05-31 21:53