Earlier today, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Monster Hunter Rise edition finally became available in the US, so we knew that the special version Nintendo Switch console bundle based on the game would not be far behind. This seems to be the case, as pre-orders for the console are now available here at GameStop for $ 369.99. We also expect it to drop here at Best Buy and here on Amazon at some point.
The Monster Hunter Rise Nintendo Switch console features a striking design based on art the flagship monster, Magnamalo. This comes with a digital code for the Deluxe Edition of Monster Hunter Rise, which explains the additional price of $ 69.99 over a standard switch. That said, if you just want the game, you can pre-order it at Best Buy with an exclusive SteelBook bonus.
The Deluxe Edition of Monster Hunter Rise contains the following extras:
- Hunter layered armor set “Kamurai”
- Palamute armor piece “Shuriken Collar”
- Palico layered coat of arms “Fish Collar”
- Gestures (4 jumps)
- Samurai pose set
- Kabuki face paint
- “Izuchi Tail” Hairstyle
Monster Hunter Rise will be released worldwide on March 26, exclusively on Nintendo Switch. You can see all our previous coverage of the game here. An official description of the game can be found below.
Monster Hunter Rise is an action RPG that will transport players to the colorful Kamura Village, a brand new, tranquil mountain area that attracts visitors with its unique culture and innovative hunting technologies. After hunters equip their armor and choose from one of several weapons species, there are brand new hunting grounds waiting, including the ancient shrine ruins and more.As players defeat monsters and progress through the game, items from fallen enemies can be used to manufacture unique weapons and armor that will increase their chances of future success and survival. can tackle these challenges solo, or with up to three other players in local or collaborative online play.
Monster Hunter Rise develops the Monster Hunter series and offers players an inventive set of new tools to detect and defeat threatening monsters. For the first time ever in a Monster Hunter game, wire-based wrestling actions can be performed using a ‘Wirebug’ while standing in the air or in the air, creating a brand new level of mobility in the air add to hunting strategies and attacks. The game will also offer new hunting partners called Palamutes, personalized and rows of “Canyne” companions, that will offer players a new set of attack options, while “Felyne” Palicoes will return as supporting characters for actions such as healing. “
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