Monster Hunter Rise Announced for PlayStation and Xbox

Capcom announced their hit Monster Hunter title, Monster Hunter Rise, will release on PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox One/Series on Jan. 20, 2023. On release, Monster Hunter Rise will also be offered as part of Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and cloud at launch.

In addition to getting Monster Hunter Rise, it will feature a number of improvements to make use of the more powerful consoles. These include 3D audio, 4K resolution and 60 FPS on PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series, plus support the DualSense’s adaptive triggers when using ranged/shielded weapons. It will also release for $39.99, or $49.99 for the Deluxe Edition. Capcom also revealed Sunbreak will release at sometime in the spring.

Starting today, players can also preorder Monster Hunter Rise for PlayStation and Xbox for $39.99. This also includes the deluxe edition for $49.99, which gives the game, Kamurai armor, Shuriken Collar for your Palamute, Fish Collar for your Palico, multiple gestures, Samurai pose set, Kabuki face paint, and “Izuchi Tail” hair style. Those who preorder either edition will get the Novice Talisman, Forest Cat and Retriever costumes. Capcom also noted Sunbreak will not be available at release, and is currently set to release sometime during spring 2023.

If you haven’t experienced Monster Hunter Rise, you can find the official overview below:

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. 

Ferocious monsters with unique ecologies
Hunt down a plethora of monsters with distinct behaviors and deadly ferocity. 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!

Choose your weapon and show your skills
Wield 14 different weapon types that offer unique gameplay styles, both up-close and from long range. Charge up and hit hard with the devastating Great Sword; dispatch monsters in style using the elegant Long Sword; become a deadly maelstrom of blades with the speedy Dual Blades; charge forth with the punishing Lance; or take aim from a distance with the Bow and Bowguns. 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. 

Hunt, gather and craft your way to the top of the food chain
Each monster you hunt will provide materials that allow you to craft new weapons and armor and upgrade your existing gear. Go back out on the field and hunt even fiercer monsters and earn even better rewards! You can change your weapon at any of the Equipment Boxes any time, so the possibilities are limitless!

Hunt solo or team up to take monsters down
The Hunter Hub offers multiplayer quests where up to four players can team up to take on targets together. Difficulty scaling ensures that whether you go solo or hit the hunt as a full four-person squad, it’s always a fair fight.

Enjoy an exciting new storyline set in Kamura Village
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. 50 years after the last Rampage, you must work together with the villagers to face this trial.

Experience new hunting actions with the Wirebug
Wirebugs are an integral part of your hunter’s toolkit. The special silk they shoot out can be used to zip up walls and across maps, and can even be used to pull off special attacks unique to each of the 14 weapon types in the game.

Buddies are here to help 
The Palico Felyne friends you already know and love from previous Monster Hunter adventures are joined by the brand new Palamute Canyne companions!

Wreak havoc by controlling monsters
Control raging monsters using Wyvern Riding and dish out massive damage to your targets! 

Fend off hordes of monsters in The Rampage
Protect Kamura Village from hordes of monsters in an all-new quest type! Prepare for monster hunting on a scale like never before!

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