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 were largely determined by monster materials, Monster Hunter Rise features uniquely designed weapons.
Tokuda stated that while Monster Hunter: World weapons retained a base form with cosmetic variations, Monster Hunter Rise weapons boast individual designs. This directly counters concerns about repetitive weapon aesthetics. While some Monster Hunter: World weapons became unique through upgrades, many remained visually similar. The image below illustrates this, showcasing the similarity between the final Aqua and Pukei-Pukei Sword and Shield, and the final Bone and Jyuratodus Long Swords. These were the most upgraded versions at launch.
In contrast, the Monster Hunter Rise weapons shown below demonstrate distinct and unique designs.
Monster Hunter Rise Weapons
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This information comes from a discussion surrounding Monster Hunter Rise's new starting weapons and Hope series gear, which includes previously unseen concept art. Further details can be found in the interview about the Oilwell Basin and its inhabitants, including the Apex monster, Nu Udra.
Monster Hunter Rise releases on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28th. For more, check out the exclusive 4K gameplay videos featuring Ajarakan and Rompopolo, the interview on the game's evolution, and details on its food system. Additional exclusives will be released throughout January as part of IGN First.
