In Monster Hunter Wilds, Every Weapon Has Its Own Unique Design - IGN First

Concerns about weapon design similarity in Monster Hunter Rise (Wilds is likely a typo) have been addressed by Director Yuya Tokuda. Unlike Monster Hunter: World, where weapon appearances varied slightly based on monster materials, Monster Hunter Rise features uniquely designed weapons.

Tokuda stated that while World weapons retained a base form with cosmetic variations, Rise weapons boast distinct designs. This directly contrasts with World's approach, where many weapon lines, even at their highest upgrade levels, shared significant visual similarities. The image below illustrates this point, showing the close resemblance between certain upgraded weapons in World.

In comparison, the slideshow below showcases the unique designs of weapons featured in Monster Hunter Rise, highlighting the game's departure from World's design philosophy.

Monster Hunter Rise Weapons

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This information comes from a discussion surrounding Rise's new starting weapons and Hope series gear, which also includes new concept art. Further details can be found in an interview covering the Oilwell Basin, its inhabitants, and the Apex monster, Nu Udra.

Monster Hunter Rise launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28th. For more, check out exclusive 4K gameplay videos featuring Ajarakan and Rompopolo, an interview on the game's evolution, details on its food system, and additional exclusives throughout January as part of IGN First.