Monster Hunter Rise
Rise to the challenge and join the hunt! In Monster Hunter Rise, the latest installment in the award-winning and top-selling Monster Hunter series, you’ll become a hunter, explore brand new maps and use a variety of weapons to take down fearsome monsters as part of an all-new storyline.
What it feels like
The kinetic rush of monster combat, dodging attacks, and landing devastating hits drives moment-to-moment excitement. Successful hunts deliver a swelling sense of hard-won victory and heroic momentum.
What it's about
A secondary world of mythical monsters, magic, and grand hunting quests frames the narrative. Hunts against fearsome monsters and protecting villages follow a heroic-quest structure.
How it plays
Weapon-based close-quarters combat against monsters is the definitional core of the Monster Hunter experience and gameplay loop. Fast-paced melee combat against multiple large monsters with flashy, chained weapon attacks is central to moment-to-moment play. Equipment is progressively improved through crafting and materials, forming a core progression loop.
How it looks and sounds
The camera follows the hunter from behind the shoulder throughout all combat and exploration. 3D models are rendered with stylized, banded shading to evoke an animated, expressive appearance. A sweeping orchestral and symphonic soundtrack underscores hunts and story moments.
How it's structured
The core campaign is playable solo from start to finish with full narrative and progression. Play is delivered as discrete selectable hunts and quests rather than a seamless open exploration. Hunts can be tackled cooperatively with up to four online players, with dynamic monster scaling.
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