Welcome to the Hunt! An Intro to Monster Hunter Rise on Xbox and PC

Summary

  • Monster Hunter RiseS and Xbox One.|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, and with Game Pass (including Cloud Gaming).
  • Playing is a good idea. Monster Hunter Rise? Here’s an introduction to the world, monsters, gear, and gameplay, plus a few helpful tips.
  • We also got Capcom producer Hiroyuki Minamitani to tell us what’s different about the Xbox and Windows PC versions.

It is finally here! Monster Hunter RiseAvailable now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, and with Xbox Game Pass – with Xbox Cloud Gaming offered with a Game Pass subscription. Whether you’re an experienced hunter with hundreds of hours logged in the New World, or are checking out what the fuss is all about, welcome!

Game Pass allows you to: Monster Hunter RiseIt is now available to more people than ever before. We’ve been thrilled to see the excitement from everyone online, especially those who have never played a Monster Hunter game before. Capcom wants to tell you a few important things.

What does Monster Hunter Rise look like on a Windows PC, Windows PC or Cloud Gaming?

As Monster Hunter Rise makes its debut on Xbox and Windows PC, it’s been tweaked and improved for those new platforms. Speaking to Xbox Wire Japan, Capcom Producer Hiroyuki Minamitani said, “the team didn’t really struggle with porting the game itself. It was a great platform, with high performance and low power consumption. We just needed to get it working. Overall, the porting process was very smooth.”

The Xbox and PC ports bring tons of performance enhancements to the game. This includes 4K resolution, super fast loading times and spatial audio. Monster Hunter RiseFeel and look better than you did before. Minamitani said that: “Loading into the field map after accepting a quest has never been faster, and took a mere few seconds when doing so, and that felt amazing.”

“With Xbox running the game at 4K resolution, you will be able to observe the game through a high-fidelity lens,” Minamitani added. “Weapon designs, background objects, and as well as the monster’s scales will look so much more in detail.”

Thanks to Xbox’s console, PC, and cloud ecosystem, you’ll also be able to play the same game on multiple devices, no matter where you are. “Monster Hunter Rise will be available on Xbox and Windows PCs, with crossplay and cross platform progression,” Minamitani explained. “This means you will get to join the hunt with many others using a variety of platforms from the get-go. The Xbox platform also offers flexible gameplay where you can play on your console at home and jump right back into the hunt on your laptop even when outside.”

The battles can even continue on mobile with the use of Cloud Gaming through an Xbox Game Pass subscription – and Capcom has accounted for how the game will look on a mobile screen: “We also have custom UIs prepared for gameplay on smartphones,” said Minamitani. “That means you will get to play Monster Hunter Rise with a new set of controls, as well as with optimization for gameplay on smartphones.”

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Monster Hunter: Why?

Fighting big monsters is fun.

We could leave it at that, but there’s a lot to the Monster Hunter experience that has helped it endure as a unique series for nearly 20 years.

Monster Hunters are all about the satisfaction of conquering a challenge through the hunter skills. Although Monster Hunter Rise isn’t a punishing game, the experience of learning your weapon, understanding a monster’s quirks and move set, and finally taking it down is core to the hunting journey.

The feeling of personal progress is important, but so is the growth in your hunting and gear rank. Each time you slay or capture a monster, you’ll earn new materials that allow you to craft stronger armor and weapons. It is possible that you will find yourself returning to the same location or in different situations. A satisfying feeling is mastering a specific fight, and becoming better with it every time.

New monsters are constantly introduced to you as your skills improve and your rank increases. At the start you’ll be battling threatening, but smaller monsters like the Great Izuchi. But over time you’ll progress to powerful threats like the familiar flying wyvern Rathalos, and the game’s flagship monster Magnamalo.

Hunting? Isn’t that a little mean?

In the Monster Hunter series, hunters aren’t simply hunting monsters for sport. This is the story of Monster Hunter RiseThe Rampage was a 50-year-old natural disaster. During this calamity, a huge pack of frenzied monsters attacked Kamura Village – the town the player and their friends call home – and nearly wiped it out. The survival of the Kamura people is dependent on hunting!

The story of Monster Hunter Rise, you’ll take down monsters that threaten the peaceful village and encounter some powerful beasts that threaten the very balance of nature itself.

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Pick Your Weapon

At the start of your journey as a hunter you have immediate access to all 14 weapon types in the game – no need to unlock them over time. While this can feel a bit overwhelming, keep in mind that there’s no right or wrong way to choose one. It’s like selecting a fighter in a video game. Every weapon is unique and has its own move set, strengths and weaknesses as well as a play style.

Do you want to pound monsters with a huge hammer? The Insect Glaive allows you to jump through the air and attack your foes. It’s a good place to begin, just like in fighting games. Over time and with more hunts under your belt, you’ll feel yourself getting more and more proficient with your weapon of choice. It’s a wonderful feeling to improve your skills as you face more difficult challenges.

If you played Monster Hunter WorldAnd Iceborne and perhaps didn’t click with a weapon there, give it a try again in Rise! Every weapon has been subject to adjustments and modifications, as well as the addition of Switch Skills. These special moves are specific to each weapon, and can significantly alter the weapon’s feel.

Here are some words of advice

The above information should have you hooked. Here’s a few more essential tips to make your hunting life a bit smoother.

Don’t forget to eat

A key step is to grab food before each hunt. Monster Hunter Rise. Grab some Dango at the canteen before you leave for your hunt. At the start of your journey, you’ll start out with a decent selection of Dango to give you helpful buffs for your quest. Regardless of the buff or if the Dango effect is activated, you’ll get a big boost to your health and stamina. It doesn’t matter how little you do!

Monster Hunter Rise canteen screenshot

Make some potions

It is not something you should be ashamed to consume a lot of potions while hunting. Make sure you are stocked up with Mega Potions as well as Potions prior to any hunt. The latter is essential to ensure your health. You can make Mega Potions by mixing a regular potion with Honey. Make sure you grab them while exploring the map.

Before every hunt, double check to make sure you’re stocked back up. If you’re in the middle of a hunt, you can head back to camp to stock back up before heading out once more.

Speaking of camp, at the start of most hunts you’ll see a supply box stocked with a few helpful items, such as First-Aid Meds and EZ Rations. These items are useable only in the quest instance, so don’t be afraid to make good use of them! If you’re playing in multiplayer though, remember that the Supply Box is shared, so make sure to leave some for your fellow hunters.

Spiribirds Spotting

It is possible that your stamina and health will drop at the beginning of a hunt. Before heading over to the monster’s location, collect a few of the flying Spiribirds around the locale. They last the whole hunt and can be used to give you bonuses in health, stamina or defense. These are a must for making sure you’re ready to take on the monster ahead!

Be Sharp

A successful hunt requires that your weapon be sharpened. Sharpening your weapon can make it bounce off monsters or cause significant damage reduction. To maintain sharpness, use your whetstone. However, do this from safety or on your Palamute.

These are just a few helpful tips to get you started, but there’s plenty to learn while playing. At the end of the day, don’t worry about getting intimidated and focus on having fun and enjoying the journey ahead!

Here’s a Little Something…

For our new hunters out there, we’ve deployed a few helpful bonuses to get you started. To help you learn the basics, we recommend Novice Talisman and Guild Cross armor. “We’ll be launching a new armor set named the “Guild Cross” series,” explains Minamitani, “and it will give you an advantage during the early stages of the game with its high defense stats. The talisman also complements the Guild Cross series, and will help when gathering materials, as well as give you even more defensive stats.”

Also, thanks to the combined efforts of the global Monster Hunter community, we’re giving all new players on Xbox platforms and Windows 100 free Honey! You can never have enough of it as it’s crucial for crafting healing items like Mega Potions. Senri, the mailman can claim this item as part Kamura Village Welcome Set 1. It also includes other useful items. 

Monster Hunter Rise fighting screenshot

Go on, Hunt!

For our brief intro, that’s all. Monster Hunter Rise! It’s out now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, and Xbox Game Pass. We can’t wait to welcome many new hunters to the fold! Enjoy the ride and remember to have fun!

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Pre-order bonus
– Palamute Retriever Costume layered armor
– Palico Forest Cat Costume layered armor
– Novice Talisman for some extra assistance in the early stages

Join the adventure and rise to the occasion! 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.

Unique ecologies for ferocious creatures
You will need to hunt down many monsters that display unique behaviors and are deadly fierce. From classic returning monsters to all-new creatures inspired by Japanese folklore, including the flagship wyvern Magnamalo, you’ll need to think on your feet and master their unique tendencies if you hope to reap any of the rewards!

Show your skill with your chosen weapon
There are 14 types of weapon that you can choose from, each with a unique gameplay experience. The Great Sword is a powerful weapon that can be used to kill monsters. You also have the option of the Long Sword, which you can use to dispatch them in style. There are 14 different weapons available. These are just a few of the weapon types available in the game, meaning you’re sure to find the play style that suits you best.

Craft, hunt and gather your way to the top in the food chain
You will find materials for making new weapons, armor, or upgrading your gear from the monsters you have killed. You can hunt more monsters to earn better rewards. There are many options! You can always change your weapon at one of the Equipment Boxes.

You can hunt alone or with a team to bring down monsters
Multiplayer quests are available at The Hunter Hub, where four people can work together to complete the same task. Difficulty scaling ensures that whether you go solo or hit the hunt as a full four-person squad, it’s always a fair fight.

Kamura Village presents an engaging new storyline
This serene locale is inhabited by a colorful cast of villagers who have long lived in fear of the Rampage – a catastrophic event where countless monsters attack the village all at once. You must join forces with the villager to overcome this challenge 50 years later.

The Wirebug offers new ways to hunt with its innovative wirebug system
Wirebugs are an integral part of your hunter’s toolkit. You can use the special silk that they produce to zip up walls or across maps. They can also pull off unique attacks specific to each weapon type in the game.

The Buddies are available to assist
You will find the new Palamute Canyne pals, who are familiar with your Palico Felyne buddies from past Monster Hunter adventures.

Controlling monsters can cause havoc.
Wyvern Riding lets you control wild monsters, deal out huge damage and take over the reigns!

The Rampage is a place where you can fight off monsters and hordes.
An all-new quest will help you defend Kamura Village from the hordes! Get ready for monster hunting at a new scale than ever before

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