Monster Hunter Rise: Release date, gameplay overview, system requirements, and more
Nintendo exclusive is arriving on all major consoles
Monster Hunter Rise is going cross-platform on January 20, 2023. The game will be coming to Xbox Game Pass and most major platforms such as PlayStation 5, PS4, Xbox One, and the Xbox Series X|S. Monster Hunter: Rise was initially released as a Nintendo Switch exclusive in March of 2021 but came to Windows on Steam in January 2022. Fans of the series who didn’t have these two platforms can enjoy Monster Hunter Rise.
Monster Hunter Rise gameplay overview
To those unfamiliar with the series, the Monster Hunter franchise as the name suggests, involves hunting monsters. There isn’t too much focus on a story or narrative as such but instead, the game revolves around the way you manage to take down the several monsters that fill the world.
The beauty of these games is that while there isn’t any sort of traditional class system, you will find that each weapon has its own unique playstyle and abilities. The combat isn’t just a simple hack-and-slash experience either. Instead, you have several combos and special attacks that almost give you a souls-like experience.
Timing your attacks is often very important as every monster can be deadly. Each enemy requires a different approach in terms of how you are going to take it down and the combat loop is something that remains fresh and engaging. Considering these aspects, It’s not hard to understand why the game is loved by many.
Platform Availability
If you are just hearing about the Monster Hunter franchise and you already have a PC or a Nintendo Switch then you can pick up Monster Hunter: Rise right away on steam. If not, you will have to wait till January 20, 2023 to get your hands on the game for whichever console you use such as the Xbox or PlayStation.
System Requirements for PC
You can run the game with relatively low hardware requirements on pc if you are looking for a 30 FPS experience. Below are steam’s minimum and recommended system configurations.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 （64-bit）
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-4130 or Core™ i5-3470 or AMD FX™-6100
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 1030 (DDR4) or AMD Radeon™ RX 550
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 36 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 1080p/30fps when graphics settings are set to “Low”. System requirements subject to change during game development.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 （64-bit）
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD FX™-8300
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (VRAM 3GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 570 (VRAM 4GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 36 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 1080p/30fps when graphics settings are set to “Average”. System requirements subject to change during game development
Pre-order Details
If you are a PlayStation user, you can preorder the game’s Standard Edition for $39.99 and the Deluxe Edition for $49.99. Both PS5 and PS4 editions are priced the same. Game Pass users can play the game at immediately on launch.
| Standard Edition ($39.99) | Deluxe Edition ($49.99) |
|---|---|
| Monster Hunter Rise base game | Monster Hunter Rise base game |
| Forest Cat Costume | Forest Cat Costume |
| Novice Talisman | Novice Talisman |
| Retriever Costume | Retriever Costume |
| Monster Hunter Rise Deluxe Kit (includes: Hunter layered armor “Kamurai” set, Palamute layered armor piece “Shuriken Collar”, Palico layered armor piece “Fish Collar”, Gestures (4 Jumps), Samurai pose set, Kabuki face paint, “Izuchi Tail” hairstyle) |
Monster Hunter Rise release date
Both, veterans and new players to the Monster Hunter franchise can dip their toes into Monster Hunter: Rise on January 20, 2023 and we wish them all the best in their monster-hunting journey.
Have you played Monster Hunter: Rise or any of the other games in the franchise before? What are your thoughts on the games? Let us know in the comments below!
Follow Daily Meta Dose on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or join on Telegram channel for all the latest updates on Video Games, Movies, TV Series, Anime, and more!
