Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Rise: A Windows action RPG built around varied weapons, crafting, and cooperative hunts. Ranked #67 of 98 in PC Games by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for action RPG players who enjoy cooperative monster hunts.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forAction RPG players who enjoy cooperative monster hunts
- Free planNo
- Supported OSWindows
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- 14 weapon types cover close-range and ranged combat styles.
- Hunts feed a crafting loop for upgrading weapons and armor.
- Solo and up-to-four-player quests pair with Wirebug traversal.
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only; no other platform is listed.
- The regular starting price is $39.99.
- Its focus is monster hunts rather than a broader range of activities.
Our verdict on Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Rise puts players in the role of a hunter exploring maps and taking on monsters in a story set in Kamura Village. It is aimed at action RPG players who enjoy learning enemy behaviors, choosing among distinct weapon styles, and turning hunt rewards into better gear. Quests can be played solo or with up to four players, so it suits both players who prefer a self-directed hunt and groups looking for coordinated co-op. The game is a paid Windows desktop release, with controller support listed.
Its progression centers on gathering materials from hunts to craft and upgrade weapons and armor. Fourteen weapon types include close-range and ranged options, giving players different ways to approach encounters. Wirebugs add a traversal tool for moving through maps and enable weapon-specific attacks; Wyvern Riding lets players ride and control monsters. These mechanics give the game more to manage than simply selecting a target and attacking, while keeping the focus on hunting and its rewards. Buyers seeking a broad genre mix may find that focused loop less appealing.
The published regular starting price is $39.99; a limited-time sale price has also appeared, but the regular price is the useful baseline for a purchase decision. The PC release supports resolutions up to 4K, HDR, ultrawide monitors, and unlocked frame rates. Those display and performance options are a clear fit for PC players who value visual flexibility, while the Windows-only availability rules out players on other operating systems. Choose Rise for weapon variety, crafting progression, and solo or group monster hunts; look elsewhere if you need another platform or want a game centered on activities beyond hunting.
Monster Hunter Rise pricing
Monster Hunter Rise fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Genre | Action |
| Single-player | Yes |
| Online multiplayer | Yes |
| Controller support | Yes |
| Mod support | Not verified |
| Supported OS | Windows |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Pricing | Paid |
| Website | monsterhunter.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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