Monster Hunter Rise Announced For Nintendo Switch

Francesco De Meo

Published: Sep 18, 2020 05:54 am

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It has been some time since a new Monster Hunter game released on a Nintendo console, and it seems like that time is coming very soon.

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During yesterday’s Nintendo Direct Mini, the Japanese publisher confirmed that Monster Hunter Rise is coming to Nintendo Switch on March 26th, 2021. The game, which will be the next main entry in the series, will introduce a lot of new features, like a new companion, a new grappling mechanic based around an insect called the Wirebug, new monsters and a world that is seamlessly connected.

Nintendo also announced a Collector’s Edition which will include extra goodies, as well as three new Amiibo figures – Palamute, Magnamalo, and Palico.

A Collector’s Edition of #MonsterHunter Rise will launch alongside the game on 26/03/2021. It includes a physical copy of the game, Deluxe Kit DLC Pack download code, a Magnamalo amiibo, a “Kamura Mark” pin badge and a sticker pack. #MHRise pic.twitter.com/mAWHJImnJ5
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) September 17, 2020

During the Direct, it has also been confirmed that Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is currently in development for Nintendo Switch for a Summer 2021 release. The game will expand on the features introduced in the original game.

In case you missed it, you can check out the full Monster Hunter Direct revealing new information on the two recently announced games right below.

Monster Hunter Rise launches on Nintendo Switch worldwide on March 26th, 2021.

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Francesco De Meo

Francesco has been writing about video games and the video games industry for almost a decade, focusing on all aspects of the industry. Having always loved handheld gaming, he joined TouchTapPlay in 2013 to cover mobile gaming and, later on, the Nintendo Switch console, which is today his most played console.