Capcom announced that Monster Hunter Rise is coming to additional platforms, including Playstation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Microsoft Windows via the Xbox store. The game was previously only available on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, meaning millions of new players will gain access to the game when it releases on these consoles in January 20th, 2023.
It is important to note that the Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak expansion will not be available at launch, but will instead be releasing on these consoles in Spring of 2023. This gives players time to enjoy the base game's content before being thrust into new areas and new stories, and faced with more powerful, enhanced monsters. The game will also be available on Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service when it launches.
Expanded Monster-Hunting Games
Capcom Announced Monster Hunter Rise for Xbox and PlayStation
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