After missing out on Monster Hunter World and its expansion Iceborne, Capcom has instead created a brand new experience for Nintendo Switch owners. Monster Hunter Rise is an all new entry in the long running franchise, mixing familiar gameplay elements with brand new ones. Players once again step into the shoes of a Hunter, battling massive creatures to finish quests and use the resources gained to continually craft better gear.
Set within a world that looks inspired by Feudal Japan, Rise brings back the large seamless map feature started by its predecessor, Monster Hunter World. To help navigate the open spaces, players have new movement options not seen in the franchise before including a Palamute mount which not only covers ground very quickly, but can scale cliffs as well. The Wirebug can also be used to swing and grapple around the world, or used in combat like the Clutch Claw, interacting with the various weapons, as well as being used in the new Wyvern Riding mechanic.
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With Monster Hunter Rise set to launch on March 26 for the Nintendo Switch, Capcom has created a few different versions to pick from. Here's what players need to know about the preorder bonuses and the various editions of the game.
For those who have already pre-ordered the game or plan to do so before it's worldwide launch, players will be getting a few digital goodies on day 1. The bonuses themselves are centered on the player's pets and helpers, giving them a new cosmetic look. The Palamute receives the Retriever Costume layered armor while the Palico gets the Forest Cat Costume layered armor.
In addition, Players will get a novice Talisman which can be equipped to give a 5% bonus to affinity and reduces stamina depletion by 25% when wall running. It's meant to help early game players as Talisman items aren't unlocked until further in the game.
For Switch owners, Capcom has created three different versions of Monster Hunter Rise. In addition to the base version of the game, there's also a Deluxe Edition for those who want a bit more features at a slightly higher price point.
Monster Hunter Rise Standard Edition ($59.99)
As expected, the base version of Monster Hunter Rise can be picked up as a physical or digital version.
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Monster Hunter Rise Deluxe Edition ($69.99)
For just a little bit more money than the standard version, the Deluxe Edition of the game offers plenty of additional content to get started. In addition to the base game, this version of Monster Hunter Rise comes with all sorts of digital goodies from layered armor, cosmetic items, and other customization features to help players stand out.
- Hunter layered armor - Kamurai set.
- Palamute layered armor - Shuriken Collar.
- Palico layered armor piece - Fish Collar.
- Gestures - 4 Jumps.
- Samurai Pose set.
- Kabuki face paint.
- Izuchi Tail hairstyle.
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Monster Hunter Rise Collector's Edition ($99.99)
Finally, Capcom has one last option for serious Monster Hunter fans. the Collector's Edition features a mixture of digital and physical goods. While many are already sold out across the internet, fans who do manage to snag one will find a wealth of customization options as well as an amiibo figure of the signature monster, Magnamalo.
- All Deluxe Edition items.
- Magnamalo Amiibo figure.
- Monster icon sticker pack.
- Kamura Mark enamel pin.
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Monster Hunter Rise will release for Nintendo Switch on March 26, 2021.
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