Summary
Monster Hunter Risehas revealed it will be sunsetting certain DLC content within the near future, withSonic the Hedgehogand Universal Studios Japan content leaving soon. The newest game in Capcom’s long-running series has been a popular entry in the franchise, bringing plenty of new mechanics and content to the table. The newestMonster Hunteradded 22 new monsters to the game, withfour new monsters coming later with theSunbreakexpansion. Now, fans have one last chance to grab some of the game’s collaboration DLC before it leaves the store.
Monster Hunter Risehas regularly added new content since the game’s initial launch, both through free content updates and theSunbreakexpansion. Post-launch updates would see popular monsters from the franchise like the Bazelgeuse and Teostra added to the game through free updates. TheSunbreakexpansion would also add an entirely new setting to the game, introducing more areas to explore alongside a mix of new and returning Monsters. Now, the end is near for a trio ofMonster Hunter Risecollaborations.
Capcom recently announced throughMonster Hunter Rise’s official social media accounts that three different collaborations would be delisted in the near future.Monster Hunter Rise’s crossover content withSonic the Hedgehog, Universal Studios Japan, and Sengan-an are all scheduled to be unavailable for download as of January 21. Following their removal, new players will no longer be able to access the crossover content or acquire the rewards. Those who have already downloaded the content will still be able to use the armor and weapons in-game, though they will be unable to re-download the content.
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Sengan-en
The sunsetting ofMonster Hunter Rise’s crossover content comes as Capcom continues to wind down the game’s content cycle. The developer would hold itsfinal digital event forMonster Hunter Rise Sunbreakin June, officially drawing the content cycle for the expansion to a close. Capcom did, however, debut a newMonster Hunterspinoff later in the year, teaming up withPokemon GOdeveloper Niantic forMonster Hunter Now, a GPS-based mobile game.
Capcom wrapping upMonster Hunter Rise’s update cycle has come with plenty of speculation about where the popular franchise will go from here. Leaks have suggested thata newMonster Huntergamemay be coming to the Switch 2, the currently unannounced follow-up to the Nintendo handheld-home console hybrid. Rumors of an unannounced Capcom game releasing in early 2024 have also sparked speculation that a newMonster Huntergame may be on the way soon. With no official announcement from Capcom yet, fans will have to wait and see what’s next forMonster Hunter.
Monster Hunter Rise
WHERE TO PLAY
Rise to the challenge and join the hunt in this high-flying addition to the Monster Hunter series. The worldwide hit series Monster Hunter returns with a host of new gameplay features, original monsters and a story inspired by ancient Japanese folklore. Personalise your hunter, choose from 14 unique weapon types, recruit your Palico Felyne and all-new Palamute Canyne companions, and gear up to explore a range of vast, richly detailed hunting maps. Whether you prefer to go solo or enjoy the company of a four-person squad, smart difficulty scaling guarantees a fair and thrilling battle. The irresistible Monster Hunter loop remains, with each successul hunt yielding the materials required to craft and upgrade your weapons and armour, allowing you to hunt tougher monsters and gather more precious resources. All versions of Monster Hunter Rise grant immediate access to a wealth of free title update content, including an additional story ending, new monsters, extra gear and more.
