Nintendo Monster Hunter Rise (Nintendo Switch)

The newest entry in the critically acclaimed action-RPG series, is coming to the Nintendo Switch! Battle fearsome monsters and use your rewards to craft a huge variety of epic weapons and armour. Set in the scenic land of Kamura Village, inspired by ancient Japan, Monster Hunter Rise invites you to explore lush ecosystems & battle fearsome monsters to become the ultimate hunter. The events of transpire half a century following the devastation of the last calamity.

Rise to new heights – The debut of the new Wirebug mechanic allows for wire-based grappling actions that can be used to scale cliffs and other hard-to-reach areas, providing new traversal and aerial attack options.

New and returning monsters – The game will introduce Magnamalo, a menacing new flagship monster, as well as other new monsters like the shape-shifting Aknosom, the amphibious Tetranadon, and more. Hunters can also expect to encounter numerous fan-favourite and returning species from previous Monster Hunter games.

Canine companions – New hunting partners called Palamutes can be personalised and used to ride across the terrain, providing players with all-new traveling and attack options. On solo hunts, players can select both a Palamute and Palico to assist them, while multiplayer hunters can bring one or the other into the field.