Game Overview:
Monster Hunter Rise is an action role playing game developed and published by Capcom.
It features various new features and improvements, such as a hookshot, the ability to climb any surface, new monsters, and more.
Premium subscribers can also check out Classic titles like Ghosthunter, Daxter and LEGO Star Wars 2: The Original Trilogy.
Monster Hunter World sits at 25.3 million units sold worldwide, while Monster Hunter Rise climbs up to 14.7 million.
Capcom's action RPG franchise sold an additional 2 million units during the quarter ending December 31.
When factoring Iceborne Master Edition, the acclaimed action RPG has sold 24.1 million units since initially launching in 2018.
Monster Hunter Rise has been seeing quite a bit of outcry from its players, however, owing to the latest update bringing new DRM to the title.
Meanwhile, Monster Hunter World's sales have hit 19.1 million units worldwide, while Iceborne stands at 10.7 million.
The remaining Title Updates and monsters for Capcom's action RPG are finally available for PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PS5.
Capcom has also provided updated sales figures for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and Monster Hunter World: Sunbreak.
PC and Nintendo Switch players have received the final Title Update, while PlayStation and Xbox players must wait until August 24th.
The final post-launch monster for Sunbreak brings new armor and weapons, new Decorations, and new Event Quests up to July 27th.
Meanwhile, the expansions Iceborne and Sunbreak now stand at 10.2 million units sold and 5.4 million units sold respectively.
The Bonus Update will receive new details while a roundtable discussion with producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and the game's directors is confirmed.
The company sold 41.7 million units of software between April 2022 and March 2023, the most it has ever managed in a single fiscal year.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak extends the monster-hunting adventure while lacking any significant innovation of the base game’s foundation.
The expansion introduces Master Rank quests, Follower Quests, new Skills, higher-rarity weapons, and new endgame activities.
The expansion's final challenging monster is part of a Bonus Update, which appears to be a variant of the Elder Dragon Malzeno.
The Looming Calamity is the latest Elder Dragon to join the roster, accompanied by Risen Shagaru Magala and new Special Investigations.
Title Update 5's content, which includes a returning Elder Dragon, and release date for Nintendo Switch and PC will be revealed.
A new Monster Hunter Digital Event is also coming next month to detail Title Update 5, which includes a returning Elder Dragon.
The release date could be announced during the upcoming Capcom Spotlight and coincide with Title Update 5's launch next month.
The 26-minute livestream will feature Resident Evil 4, Exoprimal, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak and more.
New A8 quests, Anomaly Investigations up to level 220, Qurious Crafting updates, new Event Quests, and much more are available.
About 300,000 copies have shipped this year, thanks to the action RPG's recent release on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5.
Capcom has revealed details for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's free title update 4.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak are still at +10 million and +5 million sales since launch.
As of the end of September, Capcom has sold 29.1 million copies of games, and is expecting that number to rise to 40 million by the end of March.
Capcom will reveal details on Title Update 4, which includes a returning Elder Dragon, and the latest post-launch roadmap.
Previously exclusive to Nintendo Switch and PC, the hunting title finally comes to Xbox and PlayStation platforms, along with Game Pass.
Currently available for PC and Nintendo Switch, the expansion has sold more than 600,000 units since September 30th, 2022.
You can read our review of Monster Hunter Rise's Nintendo Switch version through here, and PC version through here. [drop-cap]W[/drop-cap]hen Monster Hunter World released in 2018, not only did it t... Read More
PS4, Xbox One S, and Xbox One versions run at 1920x1080 resolution, while Xbox One X and PS4 Pro can run the action RPG in 4K.
Microsoft has confirmed that the first wave of January additions for the subscription service doesn't include any newly-announced titles.
The acclaimed action RPG finally comes to Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5. Here's what you need to know to survive the Rampage.
Capcom has confirmed that the action RPG will not get a physical version on PlayStation and Xbox consoles upon release next year.
In addition to 4K/60 FPS support, Monster Hunter Rise will also feature a 1080p/120 FPS option on current-gen consoles.
It will also be available for Game Pass on PC, console, and cloud. The expansion, Sunbreak, launches for the platforms in Spring.
The base game will allegedly launch in January, with Sunbreak launching in Spring. The announcement could be made at The Game Awards.
New monsters, armor, skills, weapons, and more have been added. There are also new quests, story elements, and Afflicted Monsters.
The fourth Title Update will also feature a Powered-up Monster. Title Update 5 was also announced for a Spring 2023 release.
Followers can also join players on Master Rank and Anomaly Research Quests. New paid DLC like Stuffed Monster Layered Weapons are also coming.
Hosted by Dame Fiorayne, the Digital Event will offer the latest details on Title Update 3, from new monsters to a release date.
The series has crossed 88 million units sold in its lifetime. Resident Evil is currently at 131 million lifetime sales for the franchise.
If you get a level 31 quest and progress to level 100, it can be adjusted within that range to farm lower-level materials.
Violet Mizutsune, Flaming Espinas and Risen Chameleos are the newest subspecies of monsters with their respective weapons and armor.
Layered weapons for customizing weapon appearance, new weekly event quests, and new Anomaly Quest monsters are also coming.
The Monster Hunter Frontier subspecies joins the roster next month along with "several" rare species and "powered-up" monsters.
The base game has also crossed 11 million units sold worldwide since initially launching in March 2021 for the Nintendo Switch.
These variants offer their fair share of challenges, especially when your Master Rank build is still coming together. Here's how to take them down.
Here's how to defeat the last boss in the expansion's storyline and best the toughest boss in your grind through Master Rank.
It's currently unknown when the demo will become available again. Capcom has promised "more detailed information" as soon as it knows more.
In addition to new monsters and features, the Great Sword, Long Sword, and many other weapon skills have received improvements.
New Afflicted Monsters, Anomaly Investigations with random conditions, and more also coming. Weekly Event Quests also start August 18th.
Part of Title Update 1, the new mechanic allows for adding Attack Boost, Affinity Boost, Elemental Boost, and more to weapons.
Lucent Nargacuga and Seething Bazelgeuse will be showcased during the event along with other new monsters and content in the update.
Espinas and Magma Almudron are some of the toughest new monsters introduced in Sunbreak. Here's how to beat them (and Aurora Somnacanth).
The Master Rank grind is tough but here's how to defeat two of the toughest Elder Dragons in the game along with one angry monkey.
Capcom's action RPG franchise continues to post impressive numbers, with expansions Iceborne and Sunbreak also selling well.
Master Rank is a big step up from the base game in monster damage and health. Here's how to survive the initial encounters.
Capcom will release two more free Title Updates for the action RPG expansion before the end of this year, with more coming in 2023.
Capcom has provided a sneak peak at some of the new content that'll be added to Sunbreak with its August Title Update.
Capcom's first paid expansion for Monster Hunter Rise is here and introduces a bevy of brutal monsters. Find out which are the toughest here.
Just two weeks after release, Monster Hunter Rise's massive expansion has hit another sales milestone, with 3 million units shipped.
Rise's first expansion isn't a revelation for the series but adds to almost everything fun from the base game while adding some much-needed challenges.
How's to begin your journey through Sunbreak along with some beginner-level Master Rank armor that will make things a bit easier.
Shipments and digital sales for the base game crossed 10 million while total cumulative sales for the series surpassed 84 million units.
Meanwhile, the base game had over 90,000 peak concurrent players when it first launched for PC via Steam back in January 2022.
Monster Hunter Rise's Sunbreak expansion is out now on PC and Nintendo Switch. The expansion brings new abilities and monsters, as well as Master Rank hunts.
A returning foe from Monster Hunter Frontier and a new subspecies are showcased along with the Insect Glaive and Hunting Horn.
Live on June 30th, the free DLC will provide higher defense armor with decoration slots and higher rarity upgrades for Defender weapons.
Furious Rajang and other subspecies are also showcased in the trailer. Seething Bazelgeuse, meanwhile, arrives in August with Title Update 1.
The PC version of the expansion will boast additional features in the photo mode, including depth of field, filters, and more.
Try out the new Skills and Switch Skill Swap feature, or try your luck against Malzeno, the new Elder Dragon, ahead of the expansion's launch.
The massive expansion adds new monsters, weapons and armor along with new Silkbind Attacks and Skills. Here's what you should know.
The demo will be available on both Switch and PC. Details on new monsters have also been revealed, along with plans for post-launch support.
News on Sunbreak's free Title Updates was already confirmed for June so we may see the first new monster that will be added after launch.
The company confirms that it will be showcasing already-announced games during its upcoming Capcom Showcase livestream.
New and returning monsters also revealed along with a Follower Hunt en route to the expansion's launch on June 30th for PC and Nintendo Switch.
Instead of taking damage with every action while afflicted, Bleed will now build up and cause one instance of extra damage on the next hit.
Power up two Dango skills with this optional mechanic but mind their reduced activation chances (which may be mitigated with Dango Tickets).
Execute a drill attack with the Dual Blades' "Spiral Slash" or use the Light Bowgun's new "Wyvern Counter" to evade attacks.
Land extra hits on counters with the Long Sword's Harvest Moon or soar into the air and come crashing down with the Lance's Skyward Thrust.
Inflict severing damage with the Bow, unleash tons of damage with the Gunlance's Bullet Barrage, or do...stuff with the Charge Blade.
Add extra hits to attacks for a short time with Silkbind Shockwave or attack and sidestep with the new three-hit Swing Combo.
Each weapon tree gets a new Silkbind Attack and Switch Skill when the expansion launches on June 30th for PC and Nintendo Switch.
Off the back of its recent PC release, Monster Hunter Rise sells 1.3 million additional units in the three month period ending March 31st, 2022.
New Silkbind Attacks and Switch Skills pair nicely with the Switch Skill Swap function to create some truly devastating combos.
Like in previous games, the upcoming expansion will receive "several" free title updates as per series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto.
Get a closer look at the new vampire-esque Elden Dragon along with the return of Seregios and the ability to swap between Skills.
Capcom reveals that Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, due out next month, will require about 13 GB of free storage space.
Streaming at 7 AM PDT/3 PM BST, the event will see director Yoshitake Suzuki providing new information on gameplay and monsters.
Capcom has confirmed yet another news event for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, slated to go live sometime in the month of May.
Capcom continues to enjoy consistently strong sales for Resident Evil Village, Monster Hunter Stories 2, and Monster Hunter Rise.
Capcom shares a new look at the Citadel, one of Sunbreak's new locales, as well as the monster Garangolm in action.
Monster Hunter Rise's upcoming expansions will introduce a couple of new characters in Sir Jae and Dame Luchika.
Watch the Ice Wolf Dragon use its powerful claws to rend foes. Master Rank armor for Goss Harag and Somnacanth has also been revealed.
Pre-purchasing nets layered armor sets for the Palamute and Palico. A digital pack with the base game and expansion for $70 is also confirmed.
Players will venture to the new Kingdom to help the Laboratory fight the Three Lords. New facilities, Wirebug techniques and more await.
The free trial will be available until March 17th for Nintendo Switch players subscribed to NSO and seemingly includes all content.
The 20 minute long presentation will provide new details on the story, locales, monsters, new base and "unique characters."
Capcom has released the patch notes for the upcoming patch 3.9.0 for Monster Hunter Rise, which includes bug fixes for the lingering issues left in the game.
Monster Hunter Rise will be receiving two DLC voice packs for Hunters. Both the packs are expected to drop on February 24.
Take advantage of stronger armor and weapons from the outset to clear the base game before Sunbreak's launch this Summer.
Monster Hunter World managed has hit 17.8 million units sold while Monster Hunter Stories 2 is at 1.4 million units sold as of December 31st 2021 .
Capcom releases a new update for the Nintendo Switch version of the game, which fixes quite a lot of bugs and also adds support for the new DLCs.
PC players will receive access to the new content in late February. It includes the new Azure Age Hunter armor, two new weapons, and much more.
The recently released PC version has helped drive global shipments. It originally released in March 2021 for the Nintendo Switch.
The two biggest PC releases last week were also the biggest sellers on Steam during the period, raking in more revenue than any other game.
Monster Hunter Rise is available via Steam now, while God of War launches tomorrow, and both ports are selling quite well.
Capcom's Monster Hunter Rise is now available for PC via Steam, and right off the bat, the action RPG has enjoyed strong engagement.
The PC version includes all of the previously released updates and collaboration DLC along with 4K support and unlocked framerates.
Monster Hunter Rise isn’t as ambitious as its predecessor, but it still manages to build on the franchise in meaningful ways.
Players can choose from Black and White and Sepia filters along with more stylish options like Warring Lands and Japanese-Style.
Additionally, the Japanese company also discusses the upcoming anniversaries of Mega Man and Street Fighter.
After launching first for the Switch, Capcom's acclaimed action RPG launches January 14th, 2022 for PC. Here's what you need to know.
Capcom says it'll have more news to share on Monster Hunter Rise's upcoming expansion soon, in spring of 2022.
Rondine the Trader plays a larger role this time around, battling against a new Fanged Wyvern. The expansion releases in Summer 2022.
The free DLC provides "Sonic Wear" Layered Armor, new Layered Armor for Felynes and Palamutes, and new event quests for the same.
All collaboration content up till Sonic the Hedgehog will also be included. The PC and Switch versions will fully sync by February 2022 end.
New event quests will add Sonic the Hedgehog-themed layered armor, outfits for Palicos and Palamutes, and Rings to collect in stages.
Capcom also revealed that the name "Sunbreak" comes from "the game's story, such as the visual of the sun shining down on the world."
The 10 GB demo offers quests to hunt Great Izuchi, Mizutsune, and Magnamalo with no limit on the number of attempts.
Capcom confirms that there will not be any type of cross-progression between the current Switch version and upcoming PC release.
Capcom's action RPG launched for the Nintendo Switch in March earlier this year, and will be coming to PC in January.
The minimum and recommended specs for Monster Hunter Rise's upcoming PC port have been revealed, and neither is too demanding.
Hunts with Mizutsune and Magnamalo are showcased along with some settings. The PC version is out on January 12th 2022.
Monster Hunter Rise will be releasing for PC in January,, with the expansion, Sunbreak, launching simultaneously on both platforms in the Summer.
Malzeno is the latest Elder Dragon to join the game while "several" monsters from previous titles, like Shogun Ceanataur, are returning.
High-resolution textures and 21:9 Ultrawide display support will also be included with a free demo coming to Steam on October 13th.
Capcom's Tokyo Game Show event on September 30 will focus on the recently revealed Monster Hunter Rise expansion.
Capcom promises a "massive amount of content" with the expansion with a new Quest Rank being confirmed along with new monsters and locales.
The expansion will introduce new monsters, brand new locales and new story quests with the latest trailer teasing a new dragon.
The costume transforms the Palamute into Mega Man's canine companion with new animations. It will be unlocked in a new event quest.
Capcom could be preparing a release date announcement for the title's PC version, which is currently slated to launch in early 2022.
Capcom's latest collaboration DLC stars the master of the Satsui no Hado himself. Two more collab DLC will release this Autumn.
Meanwhile, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne has also continued to sell well, currently standing at 8.2 million units sold.
Thanks to the strong sales of major recent releases, Capcom has posted the highest profits in its history for the first quarter of a fiscal year.
The beloved Amaterasu makes her way to the action RPG, complete with two weapons. Players can also net a Celestial Brush weapon.
Along with new event quests and a whole host of bug fixes, Monster Hunter Rise's newest update also adds new purchasable DLC.
It is also getting layered armour sets from Monster Hunter Stories 2, while other additional details have also been provided for update 3.1.
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will also be making appearances. The show will go live on the day at 2:30 PM PDT.
Kamura Pack 3 is available in-game to thank players for their support. Offers Mega Potions, Large Barrel Bombs, and more items for free.
Crimson Glow Valstrax and Apex Zinogre are two of the new monsters to be added. A new ending and story elements are also available.
The Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate flagship joins the fray along with Apex Zinogre and a new final boss to cap off the story.
Capcom's next big title update for the action RPG could feature "at least eight monsters" that are "mid-tier and higher."
From old monsters to new, Monster Hunter Rise offers some of the series' funnest battles till date. Here are 15 of the best.
Thanks primarily to "strong performance in Japan and Asia."
Capcom will share details on the next Monster Hunter Rise update, as well as the upcoming Monster Hunter Stories 2.
Capcom's two premier franchises are going as strong as ever.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne also contributed to the company's revenue.
Round out the last few hunts in the base game with these tips.
It's a triple threat of classic monsters.
Fire, ice and mud combine for some tough fights.
The Switch exclusive's sales are maintaining a healthy momentum.
The update goes live tomorrow at 12 AM UTC.
Title Update 2.0 launches tomorrow and adds five new monsters.
Tougher Rampages and cosmetic DLC also expected to be revealed.
The new monster is coming late April with Title Update 2.0.
Chameleos has mastered the ability to stand so still that it becomes invisible to the naked eye.
Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will receive new details.
Familiar foes make up the next set of targets.
Here's how to tackle two classic foes and the new flagship monster.
Flying Wyverns and Leviathans are next on the hunting menu.
The challenges start to ramp up with these foes.
The hunt continues with a fiery bird and two aquatic foes.
Outriders also had a strong debut, ranking third overall.
Unsurprisingly, the Nintendo Switch is also still on top of the hardware charts.
Check out all of the new skills and find out which weapon best suits you.
Capcom's action RPG sold over 270,000 copies at retail in its second week.
All players can claim Mega Potions, Well-done Steaks, and other items for free now.
Western Yokai monster motifs, new Silkbind and Switch Skill attacks, and more might also be included.
A bug which could corrupt one's save data has also been fixed.
Monster Hunter Rise falls down to fourth place, while FIFA 21 reclaims the top spot.
Capcom's action RPG is continuing to enjoy strong sales.
Here's where to find all of the Old Messages and Rampage Messages.
The Switch also enjoys boosted hardware sales thanks to the Capcom exclusive's launch.
The challenge starts to pick up with these three monsters.
Here's how to take down your first batch of monsters.
Here's how to net stronger skills, plus tips for capturing monsters.
Sales for Mario's HD collection are up by a whopping 276 percent.
Capcom's follow up to 2018's Monster Hunter World is a monument of game design.
The newest title in the series is off to a great start.
Become a master hunter (or at least a decent one) with these handy pointers.
A new variant joins the fray next month.
Hunt monsters and protect Kamura Vilalge.
The patch will be related to DLC and some bug fixes.
Several online reports indicate the game shipped early from Amazon.
A new hunt for Magnamalo has been added.
There is also a behind the scenes look at both.
Director Yasunori Ichinose also confirms the story conclusion will be in a free update.
Various characters and locales are also showcased.
The second free demo will go live on March 11th.
The Rampage also gets a proper showcase with NPC allies also confirmed.
Tales of Arise and Resident Evil Village also ranked in the top 5.
Here are all the biggest changes series fans can expect.
A look at the tech powering the upcoming Switch exclusive.
More details will be revealed "when the time is right."
The key details you should know about the upcoming Switch exclusive.
And yes, Monster Hunter Rise tops the charts again.
Capcom has announced a new Monster Hunter Digital Event.
Monsters like Volvidon and Almudron also revealed.
Apex Monsters also reportedly make a return.
An overwhelming 19.1 percent of all players opted for the blade.
The Switch exclusive was originally going to have areas separated by loading screens.
Monster Hunter Rise looks set to further solidify the series' cachet in the west.
Capcom's high-flying franchises continue to move in high numbers.
UPDATE: Confirmed for Europe as well.
More material from the upcoming action RPG.
Continued sales of Monster Hunter World have also helped the company.
Capcom assures players that the issue won't be present in the final game.
Final Fantasy 16 is also in the top 3, to little surprise.
Docked and undocked numbers for the upcoming game have been uncovered.
Monster Hunter Rise tops the charts once more.
If you want some normal house pets doing your bidding, you're in for a treat.
Servers are currently down for emergency maintenance.
A limited number of quest departures is also in place for solo play and local multiplayer.
Also, Mizutsune makes its long-awaited return.
The demo will be available until February 1st.
The leaker who originally leaked Monster Hunter Rise reveals potential new details on the Switch title.
"Big news and reveals" can be expected.
You can use this on your hunter or companions.
Capcom's Switch-exclusive Monster Hunter title is out in March.
Capcom getting ahead of the curve with new advertisements.
A host of new content for the upcoming action title.
Find out how each weapon tree benefits from new Silkbind abilities.
Check out what's new with two of the heavier hitting weapons in the franchise.
Tales of Arise and Final Fantast 16 also chart high.
Quality of life improvements and movement options abound for both.
Check out the new abilities that these classic weapons now offer.
Check out the different mobility options that each ranged weapon has.
Capcom also considered making the game completely exclusive to Nintendo's hybrid.
Close the gap with the Lance's "Twin Vine" or get acrobatic with the Long Sword's "Soaring Kick."
New techniques like "Herculean Draw" and "Piercing Bind" revealed.
Two new monsters showcased in new gameplay trailer.
Also, there's Stinkmink.
Pausing during offline quests will also be available.
More new things from the upcoming game.
Your furry companion is going to look like an adorable badass.
A massive leak shows the two new Monster Hunter titles to be PC bound.
Bold prediction for the upcoming Switch exclusive.
Dogs, cats and... whatever that thing is.
You have a few options for your new best friend.
Check out how the Wirebug mixes up traditional Great Sword combat.
Dogs and cats, oh my.
Capcom makes the biggest splash on the list.
The art shows various aspects we've seen in action.
Palamutes, Wirebugs, and hunts are also revealed in the extensive footage.
More footage highlights all you would want from classic Monster Hunter.
Monster Hunter is the latest series to jump on the RE Engine train.
Standard, Deluxe and Collector's Editions also revealed and priced.
New mechanics, new monsters, and much more coming in the newest flagship title.
Releases in March exclusively for Nintendo's hybrid, with several gameplay details possibly emerging from this leak.
Insider asserts that Monster Hunter Switch announcement is "right around the corner."
The RE Engine title should be "known about very soon" according to insider AestheticGamer.
Insider Dusk Golem also says the rumoured Silent Hill is still very much in development.
But there are currently no plans to port Monster Hunter World to the Switch.
