No rumors. Monster Hunter Rise, the most spectacular installment of Capcom’s epic hunting saga, sets course for both generations of PlayStation and Xbox consoles, as well as the Windows store on PC (although it was already available on Steam), and His arrival will be in style: the Osaka company is very clear about how to get the most out of what Next-Gen systems and Game Pass subscribers can offer They will enjoy it from day one.
Let’s start with the essentials: Monster Hunter Rise takes the Monster Hunter World formula to a new level with ninjutsu moves, a more acrobatic hunting style, truly explosive combat techniques, and even a mounting system. Exactly the same as on Switch? Well, now the shakes will be at 4K resolution and 60 FPS
The release of the game is scheduled for on January 20, 2023 on PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in addition to the Windows Store. Now, the new generation versions come with very interesting extras. Capcom has confirmed that the new consoles will benefit from aspects such as 3D sound and in the case of PlayStation 5, we will feel the power of the spectacular XXXL size guns through the triggers and the haptic technology of the Dualsense.
And what about Xbox users? In addition to the fact that all Game Pass users will be able to release it as soon as it is available, those who have a Game Pass Ultimate subscription will be able to play through the cloud in browsers, mobile and wherever they want with Xbox Cloud Gaming. Or just play from consoles without having to update and install the game.
The arrival of Monster Hunter Rise is just the beginning
Monster Hunter Rise It will arrive on Sony consoles and the powerful Microsoft ecosystem with a margin of almost two years compared to the Nintendo Switch version, but it will not have to wait that long for the desktop hunters to catch up with those of Nintendo: the game will come offering all contents of version 10including all monsters and content up to it, as well as special collaborations with other games. And not long after the expansion will arrive.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, the powerful expansion of the game that adds the master Rank, in addition to new game areas, monsters, abilities and even a new base with its own story will be available throughout the spring. Capcom hasn’t been specific about it, but what’s included with the base game provides for tons of hours of gameplay and lends itself to impromptu multiplayer games.
In any case, Capcom has studied the times very well. In addition to continuing the trend of launching a powerful game at the start of each year, a spectacular 2023 has been ensured with the remake of Resident Evil 4 or Street Fighter 6. Not to mention how with this move he puts a Wild Hearts on the ropes from Omega Force and EA that will be released shortly after with a very similar formula.
At the moment there has been no talk of the possibility of cross-play with the other versions, but we do know that Xbox One, Xbox Series X / S and PC players through Windows will be able to play together, since pre-orders of the standard and Deluxe editions of the game in digital are already open. Prepare your sword, hunter: we are going to need it!