Monster Hunter Wilds: Unique Weapon Designs Revealed

It's no secret that Monster Hunter: World's weapon designs weren't universally loved. Many fans questioned whether Monster Hunter Rise would repeat the same design choices. While early glimpses of Rise's weapons offered limited insight, Director Yuya Tokuda has now clarified the approach.

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."

Monster Hunter Rise Weapons

19 ImagesThis detail emerged during a discussion about Rise's new approach to starting weapons and the Hope series gear. For more, check out the brand-new concept art of the Hope armor and weapons. We also have an in-depth interview about the Oilwell Basin, its inhabitants, and its Apex monster, the Black Flame Nu Udra.

Monster Hunter Rise launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28th. Don't miss our exclusive 4K gameplay videos featuring hunts against Ajarakan and Rompopolo, our interview with the development team on the evolution of Monster Hunter, and a deep dive into the game's food system. Look out for more exclusive content throughout January as part of IGN First!