A few days ago, Capcom released a free limited-time demo for Monster Hunter Rise, the highly-anticipated next installment in the Monster Hunter series. The excitement for the game is so high in fact that upon the release of the demo, the Nintendo eShop experienced some slowdowns. Express Online has been given the opportunity to play the demo ahead of its September 16 release date. The Crash 4 pre-release demo features the levels Snow Way Out and Dino Dash. Snow Way Out can.
Capcom will reveal the release date of the demo for Switch exclusive Monster Hunter Rise on January 7, 9 AM ET, with a new trailer and stream.
Capcom and Nintendo are coming with a new stream for Switch exclusive Monster Hunter Rise on January 7, which will reveal the demo release date. The Monster Hunter Digital Event – January 2021 will be at 9 AM ET (Click here for a time zone conversion table). The stream will be happening on the official Monster Hunter Twitch channel.
Tune into the Monster Hunter Digital Event – January 2021 for big news and reveals on Monster Hunter Rise. #MHRise
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— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) January 5, 2021
Moreover, the Japanese announcement tweet for the event specifically mentioned we'll hear the demo release date for Monster Hunter Rise. Alongside a new trailer and information.
【お知らせ】『モンスターハンターライズ』の最新ゲーム情報をお届けする「モンスターハンター スペシャルプログラム 2021.1.7」
1月7日(木)23:00より録画生配信決定！
新たなプロモーション映像を公開予定のほか、体験版の配信日情報をお届けします！詳細は⇒https://t.co/jithdSvj9w#モンハンライズpic.twitter.com/p1kcCdDbqv
— モンスターハンターライズ公式 (@MH_Rise_JP) January 5, 2021
If you've never heard of Monster Hunter Rise, this is the next game in the series, with an feudal Japan / Sengoku feel to it and monsters who look like Youkai. Moreover it has a brand new Spider-Man like mechanic, the Wirebug.
Capcom has back in December 2020 released several MH Rise gameplay videos, introducing each of the weapons in the game. None of the weapons in Rise are new compared to MH World. However, each weapon has several new moves and abilities linked with the Wirebug.
Monster Hunter Rise – Charge Blade Demo gameplay
Lastly, Monster Hunter Rise revealed a new mechanic, The Rampage, during the Game Awards 2020. This game mechanic was previously teased as one of the first Japanese trailers for the game mentioned 'hordes of Youkai'.
Tune into the Monster Hunter Digital Event – January 2021 for big news and reveals on Monster Hunter Rise. #MHRise
📺 https://t.co/8IzgK7w1Wfpic.twitter.com/WuLmFcWlmd
— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) January 5, 2021
Moreover, the Japanese announcement tweet for the event specifically mentioned we'll hear the demo release date for Monster Hunter Rise. Alongside a new trailer and information.
【お知らせ】『モンスターハンターライズ』の最新ゲーム情報をお届けする「モンスターハンター スペシャルプログラム 2021.1.7」
1月7日(木)23:00より録画生配信決定！
新たなプロモーション映像を公開予定のほか、体験版の配信日情報をお届けします！詳細は⇒https://t.co/jithdSvj9w#モンハンライズpic.twitter.com/p1kcCdDbqv
— モンスターハンターライズ公式 (@MH_Rise_JP) January 5, 2021
If you've never heard of Monster Hunter Rise, this is the next game in the series, with an feudal Japan / Sengoku feel to it and monsters who look like Youkai. Moreover it has a brand new Spider-Man like mechanic, the Wirebug.
Capcom has back in December 2020 released several MH Rise gameplay videos, introducing each of the weapons in the game. None of the weapons in Rise are new compared to MH World. However, each weapon has several new moves and abilities linked with the Wirebug.
Monster Hunter Rise – Charge Blade Demo gameplay
Lastly, Monster Hunter Rise revealed a new mechanic, The Rampage, during the Game Awards 2020. This game mechanic was previously teased as one of the first Japanese trailers for the game mentioned 'hordes of Youkai'.
Monster Hunter Rise demo is available now on Switch. The game will also receive some Amiibo at launch, new characters and monsters revealed.
On January 7, Capcom held a special event for Monster Hunter Rise, revealing a new trailer and how the demo will be available later today on January 7. However, the Monster Hunter Rise demo will only be playable until February 1, at 3 PM ET.
The trailer and event also revealed new monsters, Goss Harag, Barioth, Khezu, Great Baggi, and a new mechanic, Wyvern Riding. By using the Spider-Man like Wirebug, Hunters in Monster Hunter Rise can bind monsters through reins and ride them. This can be used in battle only after fulfilling certain conditions.
On the event, director Yasunori Ichinose announced the demo has 4 different quests: Beginner, Intermediate, Basic Training, and Wyvern Riding. All 14 weapons types are playable. The demo can be played in local co-op or online co-op. Once the demo is up, you'll be able to grab it here on the USA Nintendo eShop.
The event also introduced several monsters:
- Fang Beast Goss Harag
- Flying Wyvern Barioth
- Flying Wyvern Khezu
- Bird Wyvern Great Baggi
- Fanged Beast Lagombi
- Flying Wyvern Tigrex
- Leviathan Mizutsune
- Magnamolo, the flagship monster of Monster Hunter Rise
We were formally introduced to several characters as well:
- Fugen: the deeply trusted village elder
- Minoto and Hinoa: the Village Quest and Hub Quest maidens. They're Wyverian twins.
- Yomogi: Cheerful girl who runs a tea shop.
- Hojo: the guild master and oldest man of the village.
- Master Utsushi: the leader of the Hunters in the village.
- Iori: boy who loves animals and is the Buddy Handler
- Felyne Chief Kogarashi
- Rondine: a woman from a far-away country and a trader. Important: Rondine has the same haircut as Haman Karn from Zeta Gundam.
Monster Hunter Rise Deluxe Edition and Amiibo Details
Monster Hunter Digital Event – January 2021 , New Trailer, Wirebug and Wyvern Riding Gameplay
Take control.
Harness the power of the mightiest monsters with Wyvern Riding!#MHRise Demo available on #NintendoSwitch January 8. pic.twitter.com/zvCjH1Wzvu
— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) January 7, 2021
Master all-new mobility and decisive weapon attacks with this handy guide on the Wirebug! #MHRisepic.twitter.com/LAiWtnfx6X
Demo Release
— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) January 7, 2021
Take the reins and turn monsters onto each other! Learn the ropes of the powerful Wyvern Riding technique with this tutorial. #MHRisepic.twitter.com/PPqfBlIFLH
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— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) January 7, 2021
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Lastly, the event did not detail The Rampage mechanic of Monster Hunter Rise yet. The only thing we've heard is how we'll have to prepare the village to face it. The Rampage was teased in Japanese interviews and in the previous trailer revealed at The Game Awards 2020. This game mechanic was first teased in one of the first Japanese trailers for the game. With the kanji 百竜夜行 which is a pun on Japanese idiom 百鬼夜行, Hyakki Yagyo, designing a horde of Youkai.
