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 designs primarily varied based on monster materials, Monster Hunter Rise features uniquely designed weapons.
Tokuda stated that while World's weapons retained a base form with cosmetic variations, Rise's weapons boast distinct designs. This directly counters concerns about repetitive weapon appearances. While some World weapons evolved into unique designs through upgrades, many remained visually similar. The image below illustrates this point, showcasing the similarity between certain upgraded weapons in Monster Hunter: World.
In contrast, the slideshow below presents Monster Hunter Rise's weapons, all demonstrably unique in their design.
Monster Hunter Rise Weapons
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This information comes from a discussion surrounding Rise's new starting weapons and Hope series gear, which also includes new concept art. Further details are available in an interview covering 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 additional exclusive content throughout January, including 4K gameplay videos showcasing hunts of Ajarakan and Rompopolo, an interview detailing the franchise's evolution, and information about the game's food system.