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Unveiling Exclusive Insights: Weaponry Designs in Monster Hunter Wilds

by Victoria Feb 26,2025

Concerns about weapon design similarity in Monster Hunter Rise (Wilds is likely a typo) prompted comparisons to Monster Hunter: World. While World weapons often shared a base design modified by monster materials, Rise director Yuya Tokuda confirmed a distinct approach. Each weapon in Rise boasts a unique design, addressing fan concerns about repetitive aesthetics.

This contrasts sharply with World, where even high-level weapon upgrades sometimes retained significant similarities. The image below illustrates this, showcasing the resemblance between certain final-stage weapons in World.

From Monster Hunter World, captured on the PS4.

In contrast, the Rise weapons showcased below demonstrate the game's commitment to unique designs.

Monster Hunter Rise Weapons

19 ImagesThis design philosophy was revealed during discussions about Rise's starting weapons and the Hope series armor and weapons, accompanied by newly released 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 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 detailing the series' evolution, and information on the game's food system. Additional exclusives will be released throughout January as part of IGN First.

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