Cutting One Concept Makes Monster Hunter Wilds Customization Way Less Frustrating

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After years of waiting, the highly anticipated is finally here, bringing many significant improvements to the franchise. Learning lessons from both its next-generation predecessors, is incorporating exciting new gameplay mechanics while still keeping the grounded nature that made so popular with its massive player base. Whether is your first entry into or you're a returning veteran of the series, Capcom offers a definitive new experience that does more than match up to its predecessors.

has some large shoes to fill when it comes to the impact had on being the gateway to many new fans, although seems to be a true sequel to while smoothing out most of its rougher edges. One of the ways Capcom has done this is by streamlining the gameplay experience immensely, further aided by its pseudo-open world and seamless travel systems. Aside from the improvements made to the gameplay of, its cosmetic systems have seen a massive overhaul, offering some of the most freedom the franchise has seen to date.

One of the most significant improvements to the cosmetic side of aside from its removal of gender-locked armor, is skipping the material requirements for layered armor. While the introduction of outfit vouchers in was a slight upgrade from the material grind of, it significantly slowed down the process and often killed the motivation to acquire new decorative outfits. Thankfully, rather than having to go out and farm specific monsters or quests for outfit vouchers, crafting a piece of high-rank armor for the Hunter or Palico in will immediately unlock its layered armor counterpart.

With Monster Hunter Wilds streamlining the overall gameplay experience, there are plenty of common mistakes that even veteran hunters can make

Given that both previous entries in the franchise didn't even have layered armor at launch, the expanded freedom of choice in is already a massive improvement from the get-go. Even with base-game inclusion,layered armor won't be unlocked as soon as you jump