Summary
A creativeMonster Hunter Wildsplayer has utilized the game’s armor customization system in a clever manner, with a new costume based onTransformerscharacter Optimus Prime.Monster Hunter Wildsincludes a robust armor customization system, allowing players to change the appearance of their armor to appear as they please while on hunts.
Monster Hunter Wildsis on track to become one of the biggest hits of the year, smashing sales records for both theMonster Hunterfranchise at large and for developer Capcom overall. Just days after its release,Monster Hunter Wildssalescrossed 8 million copies, making it the fastest-selling game in Capcom’s history. With millions of players piling in to enjoy the game’s enhanced visuals and its changes from the formula set down byMonster Hunter Worldand revised byMonster Hunter Rise, Capcom is riding high on a new wave of enthusiasm for its flagship franchise. Not all the news is rosy, though, as some players have reported issues with the game’s performance, particularly on PC, where technical issues and shortfalls plague the playerbase.
Reddit user Fearlessflaw-117 has shared their own customized costume based onthe iconic appearance of Autobot leader Optimus Prime. Using the in-game armor sets and the ability to dye them different colors, their hunter sported a look evoking Optimus' telltale red-and-blue coloration. The resulting costume added some Cybertronian flair to the otherwise fantasy-inspired looks ofMonster Hunter Wilds.
Monster Hunter Wilds Transformer Costume Puts Optimus Prime on the Hunt for Beasts
WhileMonster Hunter Wildscustomization optionsare more detailed than before, the game’s unique armor sets tend to be of unique, typically organic design. Fearlessflaw-117 took advantage of the almost rock-like texture and silhouette of the Gravios armor to replicate Optimus Prime’s massive shoulders and torso. Meanwhile, the leg pieces from the Guardian Arkveld set were colored into the bright blue of Optimus Prime’s lower half.
Commenters highly praised the costume and its attempt to add robotic qualities to the natural look ofMonster Hunter Wildsarmor. Many made humorous references toTransformersand Optimus Prime, adapting lines from the live-action movie to joke about how “Freedom Uniteis the right of all sentient beings.” Others joked about how the arrival of the Autobots in the world ofWildssignaled the “Fall of the Beasts,” referencing the recentTransformers: Rise of the Beastsfilm.
The appearance of new, surprisingly detailed cosplay options inMonster Hunter Wildsis a testament to the robust character customization options available and the creativity of players. With time, and as Capcom gets into the swing of launching crossover events and other updates, the game’s fashion scene is likely to improve even further.
