Monster Hunter Riseis the newest installment in the mainlineMonster Hunterseries, and it’s coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch next year.Monster Hunter Risefor Switchcontains the same monster-hunting gameplay that the series has become famous for, though it seems it might be just a bit smaller scale thanMonster Hunter World.
Many of the series’ staple elements look to be returning withMonster Hunter Risealong with some fresh new monsters and mechanics. However, one staple element that is making its return is the hunter’s base, which is known as Kamura Village inMonster Hunter Rise.
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For those who may have missed the announcement, Capcom revealed some big news yesterday alongside Nintendo. During theNintendo Mini Direct partner presentation, Capcom announced a brand newMonster Huntergame exclusively for Nintendo Switch, calledMonster Hunter Rise.Monster Hunter Riselooks to be a full-fledged mainline entry in theMonster Hunterseries unlikeMonster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, which was also announced at the presentation.Monster Hunter Risecontains plenty of returning elements, like the hunter’s base where players prepare for the hunts ahead of them.
The hunter’s base is known as Kamura Village this time around. Similar to Astera inMonster Hunter World, players can expect to buy weapons and armor here, as well as order meals to give buffs before a hunt. Interestingly, Kamura Village is styled like atraditional Japanese village from feudal Japan, which seems to be the overall setting and aesthetic ofMonster Hunter Rise. Kamura Village will also have a number of NPCs that players will become acquainted with over the course of the game.
The official website forMonster Hunter Risegives a bit more information about Kamura Village. The blurb says, “This village, known for its Tatara Steel, is where hunters make their living. The Rampage, a calamity that ravaged the village 50 years ago, is about to occur again, so the inhabitants are in turmoil. The hero has to become the best hunter there is and overcome this calamity with the help of all the villagers.” Naturally, players will be spending a lot of time in Kamura Village, as they prepare to hunt thebrand new monsters revealed forRise.
Not much else is known about Kamura Village, though players can assume it will function fairly similarly to other hunter’s bases from pastMonster Huntertitles. However, it does seem like there may be an added emphasis on building relationships with the various NPCs present at Kamura Village.
The inhabitants of Kamura Village were specifically noted multiple times after the game was unveiled, meaning there may be a mechanic that tracks player’s relationships with each NPC in the village. Regardless, players will no doubt find out plenty more about Kamura Village beforeMonster Hunter Riselaunches in Marchexclusively on Nintendo Switch.
Monster Hunter Risewill release on Nintendo Switch on July 28, 2025.
