Switch "Monster Hunter Rise" will receive a free post-launch title update! Additional Monsters Include the "Onazuchi" and More!

A free post-launch title update will be available for "Monster Hunter Rise" on Switch, scheduled for release on March 26, 2021. Several additional monsters will appear in the game, including the Oh Nazuchi.
In addition, a demo version of the game, which includes the "Magaimagado Defeat" quest for skilled players, will be available from March 12 (Fri.).

⇒ " MonHun Riders" x Switch "Monster Hunter Rise" collaboration starts tomorrow!

Hunting will be taken to new heights with the "Free Title Update" to be implemented after "Monster Hunter Rise" goes on sale.
The first update is scheduled to be implemented as early as the end of April 2021, the month after the launch, and will feature several additional monsters, including the Kasumi Dragon "Onazuchi. Prepare for more monster attacks.

Free Title Update Information

Schedule and Contents

First update / Scheduled for the end of April 2021
Multiple new monsters, including the Oonazuchi, will be added.
HR (Hunter Rank) will be opened and additional functions will be added.

Second update: Date undecided
Addition of multiple monsters, etc.

Sufficient free space in the main unit's memory or microSD card is required to download the updated data.
*Saved data can continue to be used after downloading the updated data.

The new trial version will be available on March 12 (Fri.) with an additional quest "Defeat Magaimagados" for experienced players!

The "Monster Hunter Rise" demo version, which allows you to play this title ahead of others, will be available again on the Nintendo eShop from March 12 (Fri.).
In addition to the previous trial version, which allowed players to play with all 14 weapons from basic operations to practical hunting, a new quest for defeating the main monster "Magai Magadot" will be added.
This is a great opportunity to experience the latest title in the series, which will be released on March 26 (Friday).

Trial version "Monster Hunter Rise DEMO Version 2
Distribution start date: March 12, 2021 (Friday)
Data size: approx. 1.8 GB (updated data: approx. 0.2 GB)

For those playing the demo version for the first time
You can play by downloading "Monster Hunter Rise DEMO Version 2" from Nintendo eShop, which will be distributed on March 12, 2021 (Fri.).

Those who have already downloaded "Monster Hunter Rise DEMO" distributed in January
The software will be updated to "Monster Hunter Rise DEMO Version 2" by downloading the "Update Data" to be distributed on March 12, 2021 (Friday).
The number of quest departures will be reset to "30" at the time of the update.
⇒Click here to see how to update the software.

Notes:
There is a limit of up to 30 quest starts in total for defeating Oxaizuchi, Tamamitsune, and Magaimagados. Once the number of quest departures is exhausted, all five quests, including the Basic Training Quest and the Manipulative Dragon Training Quest, will no longer be playable.
If you want to connect to the Internet and play cooperatively with other players, you will need to subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online (paid service).
The content of this demo version may differ from the full version.
This demo version may be canceled without prior notice.

Magaimagado-defeating has been added to the game! Five quests to experience
New: For experienced players: Defeat Magaigmagados
For advanced players: Taking down Tamamitsune
For beginners: Defeat Okaizuchi
Basic Training Quest (single-player only)
Dragon Manipulation Training Quest (single-player only)

The new "Magaimagado-defeat" is a "high difficulty quest" adjusted for the demo version. The challenge is more difficult than the one in the demo version, since players will be using fixed equipment, but confident hunters can take on the challenge.

Number of players
Up to 4 players for both local and Internet communication.
Up to 4 players for both local and internet communication.

■Trial version play benefits
If you have the saved data of the demo version, you can get the [Demo Version Play Privilege] Item Pack in the full version of "Monster Hunter Rise".
If you delete the saved data of the demo version, you will not be able to get the bonus.
You can only get the bonus once.

Game Information
Monster Hunter Rise
Release date: March 26, 2021 (Friday)
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Genre: Hunting action
Players: 1 player (maximum 4 players when playing through communication)
CERO rating: C (for ages 15 and up)

Screenshots are under development.
For cooperative play with distant players via internet connection, subscription to Nintendo Switch Online (paid) is required.
Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

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