Monster Hunter Rise
by Capcom Development Division 2 · published by Capcom
Released March 26, 2021 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
About Monster Hunter Rise
Rise to the challenge and join the hunt! In Monster Hunter Rise, the latest installment in the award-winning and top-selling Monster Hunter series, you’ll become a hunter, explore brand new maps and use a variety of weapons to take down fearsome monsters as part of an all-new storyline.
Set in the ninja-inspired land of Kamura Village, explore lush ecosystems and battle fearsome monsters to become the ultimate hunter. It’s been half a century since the last calamity struck, but a terrifying new monster has reared its head and threatens to plunge the land into chaos once again.
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 （64-bit） |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-4130 or Core™ i5-3470 or AMD FX™-6100 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 1030 (DDR4) or AMD Radeon™ RX 550 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 （64-bit） |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD FX™-8300 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (VRAM 3GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 570 (VRAM 4GB) |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Monster Hunter Rise FAQ
When did Monster Hunter Rise come out?
Monster Hunter Rise was released on March 26, 2021 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is Monster Hunter Rise on PlayStation 5?
Yes. Monster Hunter Rise launched on PlayStation 5 on January 20, 2023.
Is Monster Hunter Rise on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Monster Hunter Rise launched on Xbox Series X|S on January 20, 2023.
Is Monster Hunter Rise on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Monster Hunter Rise has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Who is making Monster Hunter Rise?
Monster Hunter Rise is developed by Capcom Development Division 2 and published by Capcom.
Is Monster Hunter Rise multiplayer?
Yes. Monster Hunter Rise supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does Monster Hunter Rise cost?
Monster Hunter Rise costs $39.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Monster Hunter Rise good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 84% of 127,479 reviews are positive. Critics average 88/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Monster Hunter Rise?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 1030 (DDR4) or AMD Radeon™ RX 550. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Monster Hunter Rise system requirements page.
Monster Hunter series
19 games in release order
- Monster Hunter
- Monster Hunter 2
- Monster Hunter Frontier Online
- Monster Hunter Tri
- Monster Hunter Diary: Poka-poka Airu Village
- Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
- Monster Hunter: Dynamic Hunting
- Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Ver.
- Monster Hunter: Poogie Race
- Monster Hunter 4
- Monster Hunter Online
- Monster Hunter Explore
- Monster Hunter Generations
- Monster Hunter Stories
- Monster Hunter: World
- Monster Hunter Rise
- Monster Hunter Now
- Monster Hunter Wilds
- Monster Hunter Outlanders
