Hey hunters,
How’s the hunting?
Today we’d like to share with you some behind the scenes concept art from the development of Monster Hunter Wilds, ahead of Free Title Update 4’s release on December 16!
We’ll kick things off with a recap of the Rey Dau Masterclass presentation that Monster Hunter Wilds director, Yuya Tokuda, conducted recently at the 'Monster Hunter Festa 2025 Paris' event, after which we’ll take a look at the creation process behind Arkveld and the Wudwuds!
Rey Dau Masterclass Recap
*Please note, the information in the images shown in this section are from development and may differ from the final product.
Rey Dau rules the Windward Plains as its apex predator. Let’s take a look at each part of Rey Dau. Its head and mouth have the distinctive shape of a predator with sharp teeth designed to tear through herbivorous monsters. The structure of the operational fangs and jaws draws inspiration from the mandibles of centipedes.
When Rey Dau becomes fully charged, it closes the discharge organ in its head and unleashes a powerful electric discharge attack.
To withstand the force of such a powerful strike, Rey Dau exposes the charging organ from its neck and stabilises its head, then by conducting the electricity from its tail, through to its neck, it can release all the electricity stored throughout its body in one go!
Rey Dau has electricity-generating organs in its body that cause it to become charged and generate electrothermal energy during attacks by dragging its charged wings and tail along the sand. The sand then crystallises and attaches to Rey Dau’s body. These non-conductive, glass-like crystals helps suppress and control electrical discharges from the monster’s internal electricity-generating organs, aiding it in unleashing powerful electric attacks.
The highly textured surface of Rey Dau’s body also has the effect of drawing electricity from the charged atmosphere in a sandstorm, enabling it to become charged at an accelerated rate during Inclemency.
If Rey Dau moves while covered in crystals, the pieces of ore rub against each other and emit sounds. The people of Kunafa Village gather this ore, craft noise-making items, and use them to ward off monsters.
Ores are used not only for the noise-making items but also for home decorations.
The decoration on the chieftain's house on the far right resembles the pattern which displays the power of the thunder attribute.
This diagram depicts the symbol of the Ruins of Wyveria appearing within the game. The pattern in the top left corner represents the power of the lightning attribute.
That wraps up the masterclass, but we’ve got even more concept art waiting for you below!
Arkveld
Here's a look into the creation of a flagship monster, Arkveld, and its piercing gaze!
What are your most memorable moments from clashing with The White Wraith? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
Wudwud
To explain this piece of concept art, we felt it best to ask the cheeky denizens of the Scarlet Forest themselves:
“Please be perceptious of Wudwud wearing fur of pink menace! Pay tribooty! Happy Time! Share!”
That wraps up today’s post, thanks for taking the time to check it out! We’ll have more concept art to share with you in the future too!
Thank you all for your continued feedback, support and passion.
We’ll see you in the hunt!
- The Monster Hunter Community Team