Monster Hunter On Nintendo Switch

Attempt MONSTER HUNTER RISE for complimentary!

Rise to the challenge and bring together the hunt!

Go on a hunt wherever y'all want, whenever yous want in MONSTER HUNTER Ascent for Nintendo Switch! Freely explore sweeping landscapes inspired past aboriginal Nippon, slay ferocious wild monsters solo or co‑operatively with friends, and forge powerful weapons and armour from your spoils in this sprawling action RPG.

Kamura needs you!

The sighting of a terrifying monster of legend signals the return of a catastrophic event, which threatens to bring anarchy to Kamura Village. With the aid of the village elder and the local residents, y'all must acuminate your hunting skills and save this peaceful settlement from an onslaught of monsters.

Allow'southward see some of the locals who'll be aiding your mission!

FugenThe Elder

The dependable leader of Kamura Hamlet, Fugen is known throughout the country for his legendary Long Sword skills. His booming laugh is as every bit famous!

HinoaThe Quest Maiden

Looking for your side by side solo hunt? Check in with Hinoa the Quest Maiden – she handles Village Quests that'll see you taking on monsters past yourself in single-player.

HamonThe Blacksmith

A man of few words, Hamon's the master of Kamura Hamlet's Smithy. While his hunting career may be over, he's dedicated to smithing the weapons and armour for a new generation of hunters. Bank check in with him ofttimes to upgrade your gear!

IoriThe Buddy Handler

A young lad with a passion for animals, Iori is the person to talk to when looking for a Palico or Palamute Buddy to join you on your hunts.

HojoThe Guild Master

The e'er jovial master of Kamura Village's Hunting Guild, Hojo is your human when y'all want to gear up out on a Gild Quest. If yous can't discover him, simply heed out for his trademark chuckle!

MasterUtsushi

The mentor to many a fledgling hunter, Master Utsushi manages Arena Quests in Kamura Village. Speak to him if you desire to tackle these special challenges where you must take down monsters using pre-gear up weapons and items.

MinotoThe Hub Maiden

Want to take on a quest with your boyfriend hunters? Chat to Minoto in the Gathering Hub and she'll set you lot up with a Hub Quest, which can exist taken on by four players at once!

YomogiThe chef

Yomogi'southward the chief chef at Kamura Hamlet's Tea Store and is ready to feed you a hearty meal before you head out on your next chase! Stop past, try out some of her special Bunny Dango and buff yourself up before going afterward your next target.

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New ways to hunt!

From the Wirebug that allows players to zip through the air and wreak havoc past taking control of monsters to the invaluable support offered by new buddies like the Palamutes, MONSTER HUNTER RISE is brimming with new ways to explore and chase your quarry.

Acquire the tricks of the trade!

Here they come!

From ferocious new foes like the fearsome Magnamalo to fan favourites like the Tigrex and Mizutsune, a bevy of huge beasts expect those brave enough to accept up arms against them. Here are merely a few of the behemoths that'll you lot'll see in the wild.

Magnamalo

Goss Harag

Somnacanth

Bishaten

Aknosom

Great Izuchi

Tetranadon

Royal Ludroth

Bully Wroggi

Mizutsune

Rathalos

Tigrex

These powerful creatures will make quick piece of work of ill-prepared hunters, so study their attack patterns and behaviours to determine the best time to strike...or run! Spot another monster lurking nearby? Try to lure it into the fray to help turn the tide!

The greater the threat, the better equipped you'll demand to be to face information technology. Craft new weapons and armour from your spoils and parts carved from the monsters you've vanquished. Be sure to proceed your inventory well-stocked with healing items, traps and other hunting essentials!

A call to arms

Gigantic blades, sharp lances, hefty hammers, ranged bowguns and more – you're sure to find several favourites among the arsenal of fourteen unique weapons on offer.

Smashing Sword

Long Sword

Sword & Shield

Dual Blades

Lance

Gunlance

Hammer

Hunting Horn

Switch Axe

Charge Blade

Insect Glaive

Light Bowgun

Heavy Bowgun

Bow

Each weapon handles differently and comes with its own unique strengths for those willing to put the time in to primary them. Experiment with each one and observe the right weapons to conform your hunting style.

The final line of defence force

To protect Kamura Village from invading monsters, the villagers have built a sturdy stronghold. On certain quests, y'all'll be asked to hold the fort past laying traps and setting up turrets while under siege from a relentless horde of frenzied monsters. It won't be piece of cake, merely the rewards for defending the stronghold are sure to be worth it.

Force in numbers

Every hunter knows that nothing beats the thrill of teaming up to topple titans – and on Nintendo Switch, it's even easier to form a hunting party!

Whether your allies are nearby or faraway, up to four players can join forces locally or online to undertake quests, roughshod monsters together and enjoy a share of the spoils. Between hunts, regroup in Kamura Village to programme your next excursion, drop past the smithy to upgrade your weapons and armour, or enjoy a hearty meal at the Tea Shop.

Up to the challenge? Learn the tricks of the merchandise!

MONSTER HUNTER Ascent: Sunbreak – coming June 30th!

Sunbreak is a massive paid DLC expansion for MONSTER HUNTER Rise, including new story, hunting grounds, new and returning monsters and much more!

You tin can utilise these amiibo (sold separately) in MONSTER HUNTER Rise: Sunbreak to unlock special layered armor sets and participate in the daily lottery, gaining a variety of useful items.

See all compatible amiibo

Monster Hunter Ascension: Sunbreak Deluxe Edition

Buy At present

Relish a bundle of great boosted content together with the massive expansion Monster Hunter Ascension: Sunbreak in this Deluxe Edition!

Contains the Sunbreak expansion and the following DLC:

"Dragonsbane" hunter layered armor set
"C Hound" Palamute layered armor set
"F Devout" Palico layered armor set
"Take Aim" gesture set (4 gestures)
Fight Pose Set (iii poses)
"Elegant Eyes" makeup
"Fluffy Curls" hairstyle

*A copy of MONSTER HUNTER RISE for Nintendo Switch is required to play MONSTER HUNTER RISE: Sunbreak. Free software update required. Broadband cyberspace connection required to download software updates. The registration and linkage of Nintendo Account and acceptance of the Nintendo Account Agreement and Privacy Policy are required. Find out more than about how to update games on Nintendo Switch.

Whether you're a fresh-faced hunter or a hardened slayer of beasts, there are plenty of new features that are sure to change the fashion y'all hunt!

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High-flight action

They might look small, only Wirebugs are super crafty critters! Hunters tin use its mighty silk to catapult yourself through the air, scale terrain with ease, contrivance incoming hits and unleash powerful Silkbind attacks.

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Take control of monsters!

The Wirebug'southward super-strong silk tin fifty-fifty be used to bind wild monsters, giving you an opportunity to control them briefly in battle – effort ramming them into walls or use them to take on other threats such equally other monsters!

Lending a hand

Become i with nature

From aboriginal ruins to snowfall-covered mountains – your quests volition take you to bountiful biomes teeming with flora and brute. Have fourth dimension to seek out birds, bugs and other endemic life in each region for some useful boons, such every bit the healing properties of the Vigourwasp or the Cottonfly which ups your hunter's defense force.

Up to speed!

If you're a returning hunter from by Monster Hunter games, there accept been a few useful improvements that'll make your hunting life much easier. Here are merely a few of them:

You tin can at present seamlessly explore hunting grounds without experiencing load times between zones.
When attacking monsters, you'll now exist able to come across how much damage your attacks are inflicting.
Certain items and resources tin can be picked up while running past them and consumed while on the motility. No more stopping to chug a potion in a compression!
Useful tools like pickaxes, bug nets and whetstones are now a office of every hunter's loadout, meaning they no longer suspension or need to be restocked.
Cohoots aren't just adorable owl companions – they'll assistance you on quests by showing you the positions of monsters on your map.

Ready to start hunting?

Take a look at the buy options bachelor!

Standard edition

Digital version

Please note: yous will be directly charged for the full price of the championship upon purchase, and the title volition not be playable before the launch date on March 26th 2021.

Packaged Version

Y'all can purchase a concrete copy of MONSTER HUNTER Rise from select retailers beyond Commonwealth of australia and New Zealand.

MONSTER HUNTER Rise Deluxe Edition

The Deluxe Edition of MONSTER HUNTER Ascent includes:

MONSTER HUNTER RISE
"Kamurai" Hunter layered armour set
"Shuriken Collar" Palamute layered armour piece
"Fish Neckband" Palico layered armour piece
Gestures (4 Jumps)
Samurai pose set
Kabuki face pigment
"Izuchi Tail" hairstyle

You can purchase MONSTER HUNTER RISE Deluxe Edition via this gamepage or from Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch console.

Buy game

Please note: you will be straight charged for the total price of the championship upon purchase, and the championship will not be playable earlier the launch date on March 26th 2021.

MONSTER HUNTER Ascension amiibo

These MONSTER HUNTER Ascent amiibo figures (sold separately) are now available exclusively to purchase from the My Nintendo Store, while supplies terminal.