The fun thing about Capcom's Monster Hunter franchise is just how goofy and weird it is willing to get. With its over-the-top plot lines, the presence of your cat buddy "Palico", or the strangeness on display in the game's town hubs, Monster Hunter is a serious game that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Announced today for a March 26, 2021 release on Nintendo Switch, Monster Hunter Rise looks like it is going to carry on that tradition. The trailer itself takes several sudden turns, as the film stock changes and the mood shifts unexpectedly.
If you are a Monster Hunter fan, I would recommend a visit to Rise's official site, which reveals all sorts of juicy tidbits about the game (and its pretty fun to scroll through - they clearly put a lot of work into it). Details about the new buddy type - the rideable dog-like "Palamute" - as well as the scoop on the "Wirebug", the Spider-man-like swinging mechanism that seems to add a ton of verticality Rise's world.
Promising a ton of new monsters (and the return of fan favorites), Monster Hunter Rise looks like the next big game in a franchise known for making dramatic changes. How much of Monster Hunter World's quality of life features will appear in this new game? We'll share more information as it becomes available!
