Tag: Monster Hunter
News Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin Demo Lands Soon On Switch
Along with various free DLCs and Rise updates
Capcom has finished its E3 Showcase, and while the general consensus seems to be "really, that was it?", there was actually some exciting news for Monster Hunter aficionados. The most important detail was that Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is getting a demo, or 'Trial Version' as it's being...
News Capcom Reveals New Monster Hunter Stories 2 Trailer At Summer Game Fest
Taking flight next month
If you need a break from the hunt in Monster Hunter Rise, Capcom's next game Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is just around the corner. During the Summer Game Fest, the Japanese video game giant shared a new trailer of the upcoming Nintendo Switch release, which arrives next month on 9th July. It gives us a brief...
News Monster Hunter Rise Has Now Shipped Over Seven Million Copies Worldwide
Capcom celebrates with a free item pack
For a third-party release, Monster Hunter Rise has performed tremendously well on the Nintendo Switch. Since its arrival towards the end of March, its worldwide sales have continued to rise. It started out in the opening week shipped four million units globally and just last month reached
News Monster Hunter Rise Version 3.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today!
Capcom has just released Version 3.0 of Monster Hunter Rise for the Nintendo Switch. As previously revealed, it includes an all-new ending, two new monsters, some extra DLC and much more. This download is a total of 1.4GB in size, but for those who are playing the game for the first time 2.9GB of free space will be required...
News Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin Gets New Story And Gameplay Details
The Rite of Channeling allows you to customise Monsties
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin was given headline billing in today's May Monster Hunter Digital Event, and there were some interesting details. As you can see in the trailer above there was more insight given into the story - with a strange light emitting 'Rage Rays' and causing...
News Monster Hunter Rise Version 3.0 Launches Today With New Ending And More
Or very early tomorrow, depending on your timezone...
Capcom has finished the broadcast of its Monster Hunter May Digital Event, and it was another strong showing for Monster Hunter Rise fans with the unveiling of Version 3.0 - it releases today in North America (26th May) at 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern, which is 27th May in Europe at 1am UK / 2am...
Watch Monster Hunter Digital Event - May 2021, Live!
Fresh details on Rise Version 3.0 + Stories 2!
Yet another Monster Hunter Digital Event is about to get underway, with Capcom sharing more details on both Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2. This time we'll be getting info on Monster Hunter Rise's Version 3.0 update as well as "the latest news" on Monster Hunter Stories 2. It kicks...
News May's Monster Hunter Digital Event To Cover Rise 3.0 And More Stories 2, Airs Next Week
Version 3.0 has a tasty download size, too
We've been rather enjoying the monthly Monster Hunter Digital Events, as they give details and footage around Monster Hunter Rise updates and the upcoming Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin; April brought a pretty strong broadcast, with information on Rise's Version 2.0 arguably stealing the show. We...
News New Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin Story Trailer Sets The Scene
That's one cute Rathalos
While it's rather disappointing that we're unlikely to get a port of the original Monster Hunter Stories on Switch, even though there's a smart device version that would potentially make porting easier, the likelihood is that sequel Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin should be equally fun for newcomers or veterans...
News Monster Hunter Rise Helps Capcom Hit Record Profits Once Again
Expects another record Rise next year
Capcom has been on a bit of a roll in recent years. There have been multiple notable releases, but the company's success in making Monster Hunter and Resident Evil current-day must-haves has helped deliver its profits to new heights. Monster Hunter: World was undoubtedly a Western breakthrough for the IP on PS4...
Japanese Charts Monster Hunter Rise Loses Out On Top Spot For The First Time Since Launch
As it nears 2 million physical copies sold
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 25th April, revealing that Monster Hunter Rise has fallen from first place for the first time since its launch last month. Rise's sales are understandably continuing to drop slightly week-on-week, with this week's 86,258 estimated physical...
News Monster Hunter Rise Is The Latest Ninjala Crossover, And "Collab Gacha" Is Coming, Too
Update: Now live!
Update: The Monster Hunter x Ninjala collab is now live. As detailed below, it features new themed Avatar Costumes based on armour from the game, special emotes for grilling monster meat and sharpening your weapon, and Gum Utsusemi that lets you transform into a Palamute or a Palico. Original Article (Thu 8th Apr, 2021 13:00...
News Monster Hunter Rise Is About To Become Capcom's Best-Selling Single-Platform Game
Until it launches on PC, that is
Earlier today, we shared the news that Monster Hunter Rise has hit another major sales milestone by shifting a whopping six million units in a single month. That's an impressive feat on its own, but it's even more impressive when you look through Capcom's history. As it turns out, Rise's six million sales figure...
News Capcom's Monster Hunter Rise Has Now Sold Six Million Copies Worldwide
Celebrate with a free item pack
If Animal Crossing: New Horizons was the Nintendo Switch hit of 2020, this year it's gotta be Capcom's Monster Hunter Rise. In its opening week, it shipped four million units globally and now it's experienced yet another sales milestone. Following on from it reaching
News Monster Hunter Rise Version 2.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today!
The moment all you hunters have been waiting for has arrived! The free 2.0 update for Monster Hunter Rise on Nintendo Switch is now available to download. This update adds the new monsters Chameleos, Kushala Daora and Teostra. There's also Apex Diablo and Ratholos and a bunch of other content you can find out more about in our...
News Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin To Bring Revamped Combat And Familiar Characters
It's looking rather nice
While plenty are enjoying Monster Hunter Rise and can look forward to the upcoming drop of new content, there's also good reason to be excited about Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, the sequel to the rather lovely 3DS title. Naturally it featured in today's Monster Hunter Digital Event, and some new details were
News Monster Hunter Rise Version 2.0 Launches Very Soon, Adds Monsters, Quests and More
Capcom also confirms big version 3.0 update for end of May
During today's Monster Hunter April Digital event, Capcom unveiled a whole load of details for the big version 2.0 free update of Monster Hunter Rise. Arguably the most important detail is the release date - it'll roll out at roughly 6pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern today (27th April), which is...
Watch Monster Hunter Digital Event - April 2021, Live!
Rise's first update and new Stories 2 info
The latest Monster Hunter Digital Event is about to begin, as Capcom gives us another look at both Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2. Today's show will provide news on Monster Hunter Rise's first free update (Version 2.0), as well as "the latest info" on Monster Hunter Stories 2. It kicks...
News Capcom Will Broadcast Another Monster Hunter Digital Event Next Week
Tune in for an update on Monster Hunter Rise and Stories 2
Following on from a series of broadcasts last month, Capcom has announced it will now air another Monster Hunter digital event next week on 27th April. It will be live-streamed on Twitch and Youtube at 11:00 pm in Japan, 3 pm in the UK, 4 pm in Europe and 7 am PT / 10 am ET in the US.
Japanese Charts Monster Hunter Rise Stays Top For A Fourth Consecutive Week
Switch takes nine of top ten
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 18th April, revealing that Monster Hunter Rise is still comfortably leading the pack. While sales are naturally slowing down week-on-week, the game shifted another estimated 110,050 physical copies to stay ahead of the competition. Just like last week,...
Japanese Charts Monster Hunter Rise Leads In Another Dominant Week For Nintendo
Switch takes all top ten games
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 11th April, revealing that Monster Hunter Rise is still doing the business. The game sold another estimated 194,327 physical copies this week, comfortably leading the way in a top ten made up exclusively of Switch games. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s...
Soapbox After 17 Years, Monster Hunter Rise Finally Made Me Kind Of Competent
Rising up
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. Today, Kerry looks at how Capcom's latest Monster Hunter game empowered her for the first time to feel adequately skilled when it comes to hunting big ol' monsters... I have been terrible...
News Latest Monster Hunter Rise Concept Art Shows Off Lava Caverns, Palamute And Palico, And More
A behind-the-scenes look
With Monster Hunter Rise continuing to sell at a rapid rate, both on a global scale and directly within Nintendo's eShop, Capcom has shared some more stunning concept art for the game. As we reported earlier this year, the company has been sharing all sorts of concept art on social media over the past few months. This
Talking Point Capcom, Please Make Monster Hunter Snap
Snap those Monster scraps
I’ve been playing a lot of Monster Hunter Rise since it launched. Like, an unhealthy amount. It’s easily my new favourite in the series, serving as a great jumping on point for new players and a place for veterans to hone their skills. But while I’ve enjoyed zipping to and fro with the new Wirebug, and riding around...
Japanese Charts Monster Hunter Rise Stays Top In A Nintendo-Dominated Top Ten
Almost 1.6 million physical copies sold in two weeks
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 4th April, revealing that Monster Hunter Rise is still comfortably leading the pack. The game sold another estimated 277,604 physical copies this week, bringing its two-week total to just under 1.6 million in Japan alone. Of course,...
News Capcom Is Gifting Monster Hunter Rise Players A Commemorative Item Pack
Celebrating five million unit shipments worldwide
Monster hunting is tough work, and if you want to get the kill or capture one, in most cases, you're going to need some items to help you out in battle. To celebrate Monster Hunter Rise shipping more than five million copies globally, Capcom is gifting a commemorative item pack to all the hunters...
Soapbox The Insect Glaive Is Still Awesome In Monster Hunter Rise
Wirebug Deluxe Edition
A little before the release of Monster Hunter Rise I looked up a few weapon tier lists, not to influence my choice of starter weapon but to affirm my choice. At that point, the lists were based off demo impressions, and it was ugly reading. The Insect Glaive was considered to be 'nerfed', and was sitting at the uncool table...
PSA You Should Be More Of A Vicious Killer In Monster Hunter Rise
Don't catch 'em all
Monster Hunter Rise has been out a little while, and lots of people are playing it. While there are some solo hunters quietly playing through the 'story' and having a jolly time, for many it's all about the online hub and hunting in groups of four. Of course you can't always play with friends, so when teaming up with random...
News Monster Hunter Rise Has Already Shipped Five Million Units Worldwide
That's a lot of Monster Hunting
Monster Hunter Rise already topped the charts in Japan in its opening week - shifting more than 1.3 million physical copies and shipped four million units globally, and now Capcom has revealed its latest milestone. All up - more than five million copies of the latest entry
News Three Brand New Monster Hunter Rise Spirits Are Being Added To Smash Bros.
Join the hunt!
It's time for the latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate cross-promotion. This latest one adds Monster Hunter Rise spirits to the game. In total, there'll be three new spirits up for grabs - a Palamute, Palico and Magnamalo (they're also the amiibo). This event will take place over the next five days and starts now. Over on social media,...
Japanese Charts Huge Debut For Monster Hunter Rise Sends Switch Sales Through The Roof
1.3 million physical sales in three days
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 28th March, revealing that Monster Hunter Rise has had a – ahem – monstrous launch in Nintendo's home region. The game sold a whopping 1,302,132 physical copies in its opening weekend, dominating the charts and leading the pack by a...
Soapbox Monster Hunter Rise Is The Perfect Hybrid Game
Rising to the challenge
A little game called Monster Hunter Rise launched last week, shipping an impressive four million copies through its opening weekend. Its release was so significant in Japan, particularly, that many players tried to book days off, with one CEO getting attention for giving in to
News Monster Hunter Rise Ships Four Million Units In Opening Weekend
A solid start, but couldn't match World
It may well have only launched on Friday, but Monster Hunter Rise is already performing very strongly indeed for Capcom. The publisher has today announced that its latest title has shipped an impressive four million units in its first three days on sale. It's worth highlighting the fact that 'shipped' and...
News Monster Hunter Rise Posters Now Available On My Nintendo Europe
Just pay shipping!
The My Nintendo Europe rewards keep on coming, as a new set of Monster Hunter Rise posters can now be picked up at no cost other than shipping (and the usual Platinum Points, of course). The set includes designs featuring Magnamalo, Rathalos, Goss Harag, Rakna-Kadaki and Almudron, and is a limited reward exclusive to the My...
Guide Monster Hunter Rise Sub-Camp Locations
Where to find all the Sub-camps in Monster Hunter Rise
Sub-camps in Monster Hunter Rise are super useful, you can access your item storage and fast travel to them whenever you want — as long as you don’t have a Basarios up your bum. You’d be mad not to take advantage of them, frankly. In this Sub-camp location guide we'll take you through the...
News Owning Both Monster Hunter Rise And Monster Hunter Stories 2 Will Earn You A "Special Bonus"
Team leads share a message with fans
With Monster Hunter Rise launching on Switch today, we imagine fans of the series are already busy tucking into the series' latest offering as we speak, but let us keep hold of your attention for just a little bit longer as more good news has arrived. Rise Director Yasunori Ichinose and Monster Hunter Stories 2...
Poll Monster Hunter Rise Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
And will this be your first MH game?
The day for tracking down mighty foes and slaying them with your closest friends has finally arrived, as Monster Hunter Rise launches today on Nintendo Switch. In some ways, the Monster Hunter franchise is a bit of an odd beast; we tend to see a divide between players who find the prospect of jumping into the...
Round Up The Monster Hunter Rise Reviews Are In
Is it any good?
Monster Hunter Rise will finally be in our hands this Friday, but is it as good as fans of the series will be hoping for? As you may have spotted, reviews of the game (including our own) have now been released into the wild. Below, we've rounded up a selection of quotes and review scores from a number of different outlets to see...
News Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin Switch File Size Seemingly Revealed
It's bigger than Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Rise is obviously the focus this week, but we've also got a little bit of news to share about that other Monster Hunter title, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. As spotted by My Nintendo News, Nintendo Australia's official game page for this upcoming release appears to have revealed the...
Guide Best Monster Hunter Games Of All Time
What's that coming over the hill?
What's the best Monster Hunter of all time? In a series where half of the titles have the word 'Ultimate' fixed on the end, it can be a difficult question to answer. We're not averse to difficult decisions, though, so we've taken it upon ourselves to rank every single Monster Hunter game (yes, in a departure from...
Random A Japanese CEO Is Giving Staff A Day Off To Play Monster Hunter Rise
Job applications are about to go through the roof
This Friday sees the launch of Monster Hunter Rise on Nintendo Switch, and while getting the day off to dive headfirst into its juicy gameplay is just a pipedream for most of us, some lucky folk over in Japan are being treated to a special holiday by their CEO. Masaki Hiyama, CEO of VR developer,...
Deals Pre-Order Monster Hunter Rise At A Whopping 30% Off In The UK
The best deal on this week's biggest release
If you're still hunting down a great deal on Monster Hunter Rise for Nintendo Switch, you'll want to check out this monster reduction currently available in the UK. Sorry, we'll stop with the puns. UK retailer ShopTo currently has the game available for just £34.85, taking a mighty 30% off the RRP...
Feature The Bloodthirsty History Of Monster Hunter, From Sony PlayStation To Nintendo Switch
In the hunt for knowledge? You've come to the right place
Monster Hunter is Capcom’s second-best-selling video game franchise. It’s bigger than Street Fighter, it’s bigger than Devil May Cry, and it’s bigger than Mega Man. However, it could be argued that Monster Hunter has had a rocky road leading up to the monumental success of Monster...
Guide Where To Buy Monster Hunter Rise And The Three amiibo
Rise and shine
Capcom has a host of brand new Monster Hunter goodness on Switch. Monster Hunter Rise combines classic elements of the series with newer conveniences that enable you to traverse the environments quicker and with a touch more style. It's running on Capcom's RE Engine and you can read our review right now (spoilers — we were...
Video Check Out This Unboxing Of The Monster Hunter Rise Collector's Edition
Including a look at the game card and amiibo
Next week sees the launch of Monser Hunter Rise on the Nintendo Switch. For those of you planning on picking up the collector's edition, you might be interested in taking a look at Nintendo Minute's latest unboxing video. The collector's edition, in case you forgot, comes with a physical copy of the...
Reminder Version 2 Of The Monster Hunter Rise Demo Is Now Live
Magnamalo has arrived!
Following on from Capcom's announcement earlier this week, the second demo for Monster Hunter Rise is now live. It's appropriately named "Monster Hunter Rise Demo Version 2" and adds a challenging "Advanced" quest where players can take on Magnamalo. "Monster Hunter Rise - Demo Version 2 differs in some ways from the full...
Game and all amiibo launch this July
During yesterday's Monster Hunter Digital Event, Capcom revealed that Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will be receiving three new amiibo figures. Models of Ena, Razewing Ratha, and Tsukino will all be available alongside the game at launch, each offering a different special layered armour set when...
News Monster Hunter Rise Is Getting Another Free Demo, Future Free Updates Detailed
First update arrives in April
Today's Monster Hunter Digital Event has now come to an end, and there were plenty of exciting reveals for fans of the series. As well as confirmation of Monster Hunter Stories 2's Switch release date, the showcase also revealed that Monster Hunter Rise will soon be treated to a second free demo. Fitting called '
News Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin Launches In July, Three amiibo Figures Announced
And there's a Deluxe Edition!
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin has now received a confirmed Switch release date, as Capcom has today announced that the game will launch for the system on 9th July. The news comes from today's Monster Hunter Digital Event, which is still being streamed live on YouTube and Twitch at the time of writing. The...
Watch Monster Hunter Digital Event - March 2021, Live!
Featuring Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2
Today, Capcom is celebrating the Monster Hunter series with a brand new digital event showcase – and you can watch it live right here! The livestream will feature both Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2, all in celebration of Monster Hunter anniversary week. It kicks off at...
