Monster Hunter

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Initial release March 11, 2004

Developers

Capcom

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Capcom

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Monster Hunter Spotlight

Kingdom Come Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak review: A royal welcome to the PC and Switch expansion

Capcom has done it again; Sunbreak might just be the most comprehensive update a Monster Hunter game has ever had.

Dom Peppiatt

2?years ago
NO DEAL It doesn't look like Microsoft is buying Resident Evil maker, Capcom, any time soon

Speaking to Bloomberg, the president of Capcom states it would "gracefully decline" any offer of aquisition.

Connor Makar

1?year ago

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Monster Hunter Rise Bishaten | Weaknesses, Tips, Farming

Here's how to beat Bishaten in Monster Hunter Rise.

Sayem Ahmed

1?year ago
Monster Hunter Rise Magnamalo Guide | Weaknesses, Tips, Farming

Here's how to beat Magnamalo in Monster Hunter Rise.

Sayem Ahmed

1?year ago

Monster Hunter Feed

News

NO DEAL | It doesn't look like Microsoft is buying Resident Evil maker, Capcom, any time soon

Speaking to Bloomberg, the president of Capcom states it would "gracefully decline" any offer of aquisition.

Sept. 25, 2023 Connor Makar

4 comments

News

MONSTER SALES | Monster Hunter Rise has sold over 13 million units while Sunbreak moves over 6 million units

Nice numbers.

July 1, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

ROAR | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's next update brings Elder Dragon Amatsu, Risen Shagaru Magala, and more events

More monsters, more events.

April 19, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

MORE MONSTERS | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak comes to PlayStation and Xbox in April

The popular expansion hits new platforms.

March 10, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

STAY FROSTY | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's next title update brings frosty Elder Dragon Velkhana to the game

Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax is coming too.

Feb. 2, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Bishaten | Weaknesses, Tips, Farming

Here's how to beat Bishaten in Monster Hunter Rise.

Jan. 20, 2023 Sayem Ahmed

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Magnamalo Guide | Weaknesses, Tips, Farming

Here's how to beat Magnamalo in Monster Hunter Rise.

Jan. 20, 2023 Sayem Ahmed

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Goss Harag | Weaknesses, Tips, Farming

Here's how to beat Goss Harag in Monster Hunter Rise.

Jan. 20, 2023 Sayem Ahmed

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Rakna-Kadaki | Weaknesses, Tips, Farming

Here's how to beat Rakna-Kadaki in Monster Hunter Rise.

Jan. 20, 2023 Sayem Ahmed

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Argosy guide | How to farm items at the Argosy

We all live in an Argosy submarine.

Jan. 20, 2023 James Billcliffe

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Smithy | How to upgrade, Ramp-Up, and Rollback

Use your materials wisely.

Jan. 20, 2023 James Billcliffe

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Machalite Ore Location | Where to find Machalite Ore

Have your pickaxe at the ready.

Jan. 19, 2023 James Billcliffe

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Icium | Where to find and farm Icium

Icium, icium, baby!

Jan. 19, 2023 James Billcliffe

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise: Eroded Skeleton Location | Where to find Bone Piles

Roll the bones.

Jan. 19, 2023 Rebecca Jones

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Lightcrystal | Where to find and farm Lightcrystal

Light the way!

Jan. 19, 2023 James Billcliffe

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Weapons guide | What is the best starting weapon for you?

Which weapon is right for you?

Jan. 19, 2023 James Billcliffe

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Dragonite Ore | Where to find and farm Dragonite Ore

Here's how to get more ore!

Jan. 19, 2023 James Billcliffe

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Mizutsune Guide | How to beat Mizutsune

Here's a helping hand for beating Monster Hunter Rise's Mizutsune.

Jan. 19, 2023 Sayem Ahmed

News

Monster Hunter Rise Wirebug | How to use Silkbind, Wyvern Riding & Switch Skills

Here's everything you need to know about using the Wirebug.

Jan. 18, 2023 Sayem Ahmed

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Warm Pelt Location | How to hunt Kelbi and Anteka

Wrap up warm!

Jan. 18, 2023 Rebecca Jones

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Big Fin Location | How to find and hunt Delex

Here's how to farm Big Fin.

Jan. 18, 2023 Rebecca Jones

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Guide and Tips for Beginners

Go from Kamura kid to hardcore hunter!

Jan. 18, 2023 James Billcliffe

News

PERSONA RISE | Monster Hunter Rise, Persona 3 Portable, and Persona 4 Golden coming to Xbox Game Pass

Six games are leaving the service soon.

Jan. 10, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

2 comments

Article

THINK HUNT | One of Nintendo Switch’s best games is coming to Game Pass, and you need to play it

Capcom has been on a roll lately, and in bringing one of its best new games to Xbox Game Pass, everyone wins.

Dec. 5, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

1 comment

News

PALICOS ON PS! | Monster Hunter Rise is coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and Game Pass in 2023

The Sunbreak DLC is expected to follow in spring.

Dec. 2, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

1 comment

News

THANKSGIVING TREAT | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak title update 3 detailed, hits November 24

Nice Turkey Day surprise.

Nov. 16, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

SONIC LIKES TO GRILL | Sonic Frontiers is getting some Monster Hunter items not long after release

Interesting collaboration.

Oct. 11, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

monster hearts | EA reveals Wild Hearts, a Monster Hunter-like from Dynasty Warrior devs that's current-gen only

Wild Hearts sounds like the name of an indie game about feelings, but it's actually a very violent action RPG about hunting monsters.

Sept. 28, 2022 Sherif Saed

2 comments

News

here be monsters | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak players will face a twisted new form of Elder Dragon in Title Update 2

Brave Violet Mizutsune and the Elder Dragon Risen Chameleos.

Sept. 16, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

Flaming Espinas! | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Title Update 2 releasing at the end of September, adds Flaming Espinas

More monster hunting on the horizon.

Aug. 26, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

4 million slayers | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak has sold over 4 million copies

Never underestimate the allure of slaughtering giant beasts.

Aug. 23, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

MONSTEROUS NEWS | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak stream to provide news on Title Update 1 next week

Tune in to find out more on the August update.

Aug. 6, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

wyvern troubles | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak trailer takes a look at Lucent Nargacuga and the Forlorn Arena

The elusive flying wyvern likes to stalks its prey before emerging from the foggy night.

July 26, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

para-no-dice | Monster Hunter Paradise isn't actually the next game in the series

You may have seen the name Monster Hunter Paradise over the weekend as the title of the next major game in the series, but it's all made up.

July 25, 2022 Sherif Saed

News

color before the sun | 20% of Monster Hunter Rise players have already bought Sunbreak DLC

Capcom's latest Monster Hunter expansion proves that there's endless appetite for one of gaming's most enduring series.

July 5, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

Review

Kingdom Come | Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak review: A royal welcome to the PC and Switch expansion

Capcom has done it again; Sunbreak might just be the most comprehensive update a Monster Hunter game has ever had.

June 29, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

Article

Step out of Felyne | Monster Hunter Rise Palico noises come from the developers’ own (often un-cooperative) cats

Felynes are Monster Hunter staples at this point – and this fictional race of cats Capcom created has a tangible link to our world.

June 2, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

Article

Monster Mash-Up | With Follower Quests, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak could finally capture a dedicated single-player audience

A headline addition to Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak are single-player quests, with AI supporting characters – and they’re game-changers.

June 2, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

1 comment

News

SWITCH THEM SKILLS! | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak videos show off the new Switch Skill Swap action

Swap skills in the middle of combat.

May 18, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Article

bloodblight brothers | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak – Could this be the series' best expansion yet?

With the changes coming to Monster Hunter: Rise in Sunbreak, one of Capcom's best games is going to get even better.

May 11, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

News

MORE MONSTERS | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak stream reveals Switch Skill Swap ability, Follower Quests, and more on Malzeno

A Malzeno-inspired Switch Pro Controller is also being released alongside the expansion.

May 10, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

THREE NEW MONSTERS | Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak release date set for June 30

New monsters, story, Elgado Outpost hub, and new abilities shown off during livestream.

March 16, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

three franchises | Monster Hunter: World and Resident Evil 7 top Capcom's Platinum Titles list

Resident Evil Village came in tenth.

Feb. 1, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

5 comments

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise: Rock Lizard | Where to find a Rock Lizard for the Endemic Life request

Living under a rock

Jan. 14, 2022 Rebecca Jones

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise multiplayer - How do I join a friend's quest?

Join the hunting party!

Jan. 14, 2022 Rebecca Jones

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Crafting | Where to find, farm, and craft rare items

Build the best items for yourself

Jan. 13, 2022 Sayem Ahmed

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise: Kamura Tickets | Where to get them and how to use them

Tickets don't have to be golden to be valuable

Jan. 13, 2022 Rebecca Jones

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Change Appearance | How do you alter your hunter's appearance?

Look your best out on the hunt

Jan. 13, 2022 James Billcliffe

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise | Where to find Buddy Handler Iori

Buddies for life!

Jan. 12, 2022 James Billcliffe

Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Wyvern Egg | How do you deliver Transport Items?

Delivering Wyvern Eggs definitely isn't over easy

Jan. 12, 2022 James Billcliffe

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Monster Hunter

NO DEAL | It doesn't look like Microsoft is buying Resident Evil maker, Capcom, any time soon

MONSTER SALES | Monster Hunter Rise has sold over 13 million units while Sunbreak moves over 6 million units

ROAR | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's next update brings Elder Dragon Amatsu, Risen Shagaru Magala, and more events

MORE MONSTERS | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak comes to PlayStation and Xbox in April

STAY FROSTY | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's next title update brings frosty Elder Dragon Velkhana to the game

PERSONA RISE | Monster Hunter Rise, Persona 3 Portable, and Persona 4 Golden coming to Xbox Game Pass

THINK HUNT | One of Nintendo Switch’s best games is coming to Game Pass, and you need to play it

PALICOS ON PS! | Monster Hunter Rise is coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and Game Pass in 2023

THANKSGIVING TREAT | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak title update 3 detailed, hits November 24

SONIC LIKES TO GRILL | Sonic Frontiers is getting some Monster Hunter items not long after release

monster hearts | EA reveals Wild Hearts, a Monster Hunter-like from Dynasty Warrior devs that's current-gen only

here be monsters | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak players will face a twisted new form of Elder Dragon in Title Update 2

Flaming Espinas! | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Title Update 2 releasing at the end of September, adds Flaming Espinas

4 million slayers | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak has sold over 4 million copies

MONSTEROUS NEWS | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak stream to provide news on Title Update 1 next week

wyvern troubles | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak trailer takes a look at Lucent Nargacuga and the Forlorn Arena

para-no-dice | Monster Hunter Paradise isn't actually the next game in the series

color before the sun | 20% of Monster Hunter Rise players have already bought Sunbreak DLC

Kingdom Come | Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak review: A royal welcome to the PC and Switch expansion

Step out of Felyne | Monster Hunter Rise Palico noises come from the developers’ own (often un-cooperative) cats

Monster Mash-Up | With Follower Quests, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak could finally capture a dedicated single-player audience

SWITCH THEM SKILLS! | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak videos show off the new Switch Skill Swap action

bloodblight brothers | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak – Could this be the series' best expansion yet?

MORE MONSTERS | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak stream reveals Switch Skill Swap ability, Follower Quests, and more on Malzeno

THREE NEW MONSTERS | Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak release date set for June 30

three franchises | Monster Hunter: World and Resident Evil 7 top Capcom's Platinum Titles list

NO DEAL | It doesn't look like Microsoft is buying Resident Evil maker, Capcom, any time soon

MONSTER SALES | Monster Hunter Rise has sold over 13 million units while Sunbreak moves over 6 million units

ROAR | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's next update brings Elder Dragon Amatsu, Risen Shagaru Magala, and more events

MORE MONSTERS | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak comes to PlayStation and Xbox in April

STAY FROSTY | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's next title update brings frosty Elder Dragon Velkhana to the game

PERSONA RISE | Monster Hunter Rise, Persona 3 Portable, and Persona 4 Golden coming to Xbox Game Pass

PALICOS ON PS! | Monster Hunter Rise is coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and Game Pass in 2023

THANKSGIVING TREAT | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak title update 3 detailed, hits November 24

SONIC LIKES TO GRILL | Sonic Frontiers is getting some Monster Hunter items not long after release

monster hearts | EA reveals Wild Hearts, a Monster Hunter-like from Dynasty Warrior devs that's current-gen only

here be monsters | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak players will face a twisted new form of Elder Dragon in Title Update 2

Flaming Espinas! | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Title Update 2 releasing at the end of September, adds Flaming Espinas

4 million slayers | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak has sold over 4 million copies

MONSTEROUS NEWS | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak stream to provide news on Title Update 1 next week

wyvern troubles | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak trailer takes a look at Lucent Nargacuga and the Forlorn Arena

para-no-dice | Monster Hunter Paradise isn't actually the next game in the series

color before the sun | 20% of Monster Hunter Rise players have already bought Sunbreak DLC

SWITCH THEM SKILLS! | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak videos show off the new Switch Skill Swap action

MORE MONSTERS | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak stream reveals Switch Skill Swap ability, Follower Quests, and more on Malzeno

THREE NEW MONSTERS | Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak release date set for June 30

three franchises | Monster Hunter: World and Resident Evil 7 top Capcom's Platinum Titles list

Rathalos for words | Monster Hunter Rise PC vs. Nintendo Switch: Check out a side-by-side comparison here

Sunbreaking news | New Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak teaser shows off new monster and amiibo

Kamura obscura | Monster Hunter Rise cross-play and cross-save between PC and Switch not possible, says Capcom

$MONSTERHUNTER$ | Monster Hunter Rise shipments now total 7.5 million units

do it | Capcom is asking players about PC-Switch cross-play and cross-save in Monster Hunter Rise

Demo coming | Monster Hunter Rise PC release date set, demo coming in October

eerie | Monster Hunter Rise is getting a big expansion on Switch and PC in 2022

Sounds Good | Annual Monster Hunter concert to stream online later this month

Kingdom Come | Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak review: A royal welcome to the PC and Switch expansion