UPDATE: Monster Hunter Rise has been officially announced with thereveal trailer. The original story follows.
A newMonster Huntergame hasbeen rumored for some time nowto be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch. While the success ofMonster Hunter Worldon current gen consoles has been a huge turning point for the series, theMonster Huntergames have enjoyed quite a lengthy stint on Nintendo consoles as well, including spin off titles released alongside the main series on the Nintendo 3DS. New rumors state that a newMonster Huntergame is indeed on it’s way to the Nintendo Switch, and is coming out soon.
On theMonster HuntersubReddit, user PracticalBrush12 has indicated the new game will be titledMonster Hunter Riseand will release for the Nintendo Switch in 2021. With a newNintendo Partner Direct on the way, fans could be hearing about it soon.
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PracticalBrushg12 has said players will be able to climb the majority of the vertical areas in the game and also make use of a new fairy grappling hook to navigate the surroundings, the grappling hook can also be used in battle to create unique combos. Supposedly, Players will welcome a new companion type with ride able dogs that will assist players in the game along with Palicos.
The Reddit user also claims a new furry Jaggi will be one of the many new enemy types in the game alongside a fire-breathing enemy resembling a Crane, a Zinogre with a more demon-like appearance, and an enemy called a Magaimagado. Some returning enemies seem to be the Arzuros, Khezu, and Nerscylla. Finally, when released, 3 new Amiibo are said to launch alongside the game featuring a flagship monster, a Palico, and the new Dog companion.
Previously rumors stat the use ofCapcom’s RE engine for a newMonster Huntergameon the Nintendo Switch. The info came from renowned Twitter user Dusk Golem, who has leaked many details on Capcom games in the past. The RE engine was created forResident Evil 7back in 2017. Since then, Capcom has releasedResident Evil 2,Devil May Cry 5, andResident Evil 3using the new engine, providing top of the line visuals that have helped re-imagine some of Capcoms biggest franchises. If true, The use of RE engine should make significant strides in the visuals of a newMonster Huntergame.
TheMonster Hunterseries has become a major staple for Capcom since its inception in 2004 on the PS2. The series has enjoyed a cult following since with the recent release ofMonster Hunter Worldintroducing the game to a whole new audience. The success ofMonster Hunter Worldcannot be understated as the game has collectivelysold over 16 million copiessince its release, making the game one of Capcom’s most successful in company history.
Meanwhile Capcom will be adding a final monster to the robust list already found inMonster Hunter World’s Iceborne DLC. Releasing in October,Fatalis, the legendary black dragon, will be the last new major huntadded to the game, marking an end to the fantastic wave of additional content Capcom has provided the game since its release in 2017.
