Capcom announced a number of exciting new details about upcoming Action-RPG Monster Hunter Rise including announcing the free demo is now live on Switch.
Monster Hunter Rise Time Limited Demo Now Live; Pre-Order Bonuses
The digital event for Monster Hunter Rise showed off a number of monsters, features, gameplay and more for the upcoming Action-RPG. There was also the announcement that the free demo is now live until January 31st.
New monster Goss Harag!
A new trailer was shown featuring more of the game and then the livestream began. Capcom showed off a number of Monsters during the broadcast:
Goss Harag – A new monster debuting in Monster Hunter Rise, has the power to breathe ice to form blades to attack.
Lagombi – Can slide on its belly making it very fast and it can toss giant snow balls.
On top – A long neck, almost worm-like monster with plenty of teeth. Lives in dark places such as caves and has electric abilities.
Great Baggi – Kind of looks a cross between a bird and a dinosaur, can douse hunters in a liquid with a sleep effect.
Barioth – A flying wyvern with fangs and spikes. It uses its spikes to manoeuvre around the ice to rush at enemies. Can deal great damage with its claws and jaw.
Mangnamalo – The flagship monster of MHR. Can fling a purple gas which ignites and has a sharp coat of armor.
The livestream also demonstrated Wyvern Riding, yes you can lasso yourself a Wyvern and even use the ropes to control and attack other monsters. Or simply use it to travel around.
There were also previews of the different game characters including the loveable Palico as well as previewing a new training area.
Demo – Now Available
The demo is now live on the Nintendo eShop for a limited time only, you can play up until January 31st. The demo will allow players to experience two training missions which includes Wyvern Riding and basic training. You can also try out two hunts, for the Great Izuchi and the Mizutsune. Mizutsune has an interesting ability to create bubbles that will hinder hunters movement.
The demo will also allow online play, meaning you can team up with others and all 14 Monster Hunter Weapon types.
Pre-Order Bonuses & Editions
You can pre-order Monster Hunter Rise from a number of different stores depending on your region, including digital versions on the Nintendo eShop. You can also pre-order from the Capcom website, Bestbuy, Amazon but it looks like the Collector’s Edition is already sold out.
Pre-order Monster Hunter Rise and gain a number of bonus goodies. This available for all editions including the Standard Edition These include:
- Palamute Retriever Costume Layered Armor
- Palico Forest Cat Costume Layered Armor
- Novice Talisman
Standard Edition – $59.99
Includes based game Monster Hunter Rise plus pre-order bonuses (see above).
Monster Hunter Rise Deluxe Edition – $69.99
The deluxe edition of Monster Hunter Rise comes with the base game, and deluxe kit DLC pack which includes the following in-game items:
- “Kamurai” Hunter layered armor set
- “Shuriken Collar” Palamute layered armor piece
- “Fish Collar” Palico layered armor piece
- Gestures (4 Jumps)
- Samurai pose set
- Kabuki face paint
- “Izuchi Tail” hairstyle
Monster Hunter Rise Collector’s Edition – $99.99
The Monster Hunter Rise Collector’s Edition comes with the deluxe edition and physical items below:
- Megnamalo amiibo
- Kamura Mark enamel pin
- Sticker pack
- “Kamurai” Hunter layered armor set
- “Shuriken Collar” Palamute layered armor piece
- “Fish Collar” Palico layered armor piece
- Gestures (4 Jumps)
- Samurai pose set
- Kabuki face paint
- “Izuchi Tail” hairstyle
Amiibos
Nintendo will also be released three Amiibos upon launch of the game, which are sold separately. So far no details on what loot they will grant when you scan them, but as with all Amiibo should grant some extras:
- Palamute – $ 19.99
- Magnamalo – $ 24.99
- Stick – $ 19.99
You can check out the full livestream below:
Monster Hunter Rise will release on March 26th 2021 exclusively on the Nintendo Switch. Be sure to check out our Fextralife Twitch channel as we’ll be streaming the demo.
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