Monster Hunter Wilds: Unique Weapon Designs Revealed

It's no secret that Monster Hunter: World's weapon designs weren't universally praised. Many fans questioned whether Monster Hunter Rise (Wilds appears to be a typo) would repeat the same aesthetic missteps. While early glimpses of Rise's weapons offered limited insight, director Yuya Tokuda has now clarified the design philosophy.

Regarding the Hope series armor and weapons, Tokuda explained: "Incidentally, weapon designs in Monster Hunter: World generally retained a certain form, but they featured a customized appearance based on which monster materials were used. However, in Rise, each weapon has its own unique design."

This directly addresses concerns about weapon similarity. Unlike *World*, where many weapon lines shared similar designs even at their highest upgrade levels (as illustrated below), *Rise* boasts entirely unique weapon designs. The image below shows examples of similar weapon designs from *Monster Hunter: World*.

In contrast, the slideshow below showcases the distinct designs of weapons featured in Monster Hunter Rise. Each weapon possesses a unique aesthetic.

Monster Hunter Rise Weapons

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This detail emerged during a discussion about Rise's new approach to starting weapons and the Hope series gear, which includes brand-new concept art. Be sure to check out the accompanying interview about the Oilwell Basin and its inhabitants, including the Apex monster, Nu Udra.

Monster Hunter Rise is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28th. For more, explore our exclusive 4K gameplay videos featuring hunts of Ajarakan and Rompopolo, our interview with the development team on the evolution of Monster Hunter, and details on the game's food system. Look for more exclusive content throughout January as part of IGN First!