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) compared to Monster Hunter: World have been addressed by Director Yuya Tokuda. While World weapons often shared a base design with variations based on monster materials, Tokuda confirmed that Rise's weapons boast unique designs.

This directly counters concerns about repetitive weapon appearances. Although some World weapons became unique through upgrades, many remained visually similar. The image below illustrates this, showcasing the similarity between certain upgraded weapons in World.

In contrast, the Rise weapons shown below demonstrate distinct and individual designs.

Monster Hunter Rise Weapons

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This information comes from a discussion surrounding Rise's new starting weapons and the Hope series armor and weapons, including newly revealed concept art. Further details are available in an interview focusing on the Oilwell Basin, its inhabitants, and its Apex monster, Nu Udra.

Monster Hunter Rise launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28th. IGN First will feature exclusive 4K gameplay videos (Ajarakan and Rompopolo hunts), a developer interview on the series' evolution, and details on the game's food system throughout January.