Capcom Will Release 'Monster Hunter Rise' on Nintendo Switch
Riley von Niessen — September 18, 2020 — Tech
References: monsterhunter & gamespot
Japanese video game developer Capcom has announced a new game that's exclusive to Nintendo Switch players: 'Monster Hunter Rise.'
The game will feature a roster of new monsters, and will also see the return of some of the series' fan favorites. The updated monsters include Aknosom, Tetranadon, Great Izuchi, and Magnamalo—each of which boasts their own special abilities. The game also sees the introduction of the "Palamute," a companion creature that offers its help in combat and allows players to ride on its back.
Monster Hunter Rise is set for release on March 26th, 2021, and is built to allow single-player exploration, local co-op play, and online play—with the latter requiring a subscription to Nintendo Switch Online.
Image Credit: Capcom
The game will feature a roster of new monsters, and will also see the return of some of the series' fan favorites. The updated monsters include Aknosom, Tetranadon, Great Izuchi, and Magnamalo—each of which boasts their own special abilities. The game also sees the introduction of the "Palamute," a companion creature that offers its help in combat and allows players to ride on its back.
Monster Hunter Rise is set for release on March 26th, 2021, and is built to allow single-player exploration, local co-op play, and online play—with the latter requiring a subscription to Nintendo Switch Online.
Image Credit: Capcom
Trend Themes
1. Exclusive-video-game-partnerships - Capcom's release of 'Monster Hunter Rise' exclusively on Nintendo Switch highlights the trend of video game developers partnering with specific platforms to create exclusive gaming experiences.
2. Enhanced-multiplayer-gameplay - The inclusion of local co-op play and online play with subscription in 'Monster Hunter Rise' indicates a trend towards providing enhanced multiplayer experiences in video games.
3. Companion-creatures-in-gaming - The introduction of the 'Palamute' companion creature in 'Monster Hunter Rise' reflects a trend of integrating innovative and useful companion mechanics in video games.
Industry Implications
1. Video-game-development - The release of 'Monster Hunter Rise' by Capcom showcases potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of video game development, specifically in terms of exclusive partnerships and multiplayer gameplay enhancements.
2. Gaming-hardware - The exclusive release of 'Monster Hunter Rise' on Nintendo Switch highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the gaming hardware industry through unique platform partnerships.
3. Online-subscription-services - The requirement of a subscription to Nintendo Switch Online for online play in 'Monster Hunter Rise' indicates a disruptive innovation opportunity in the online subscription services sector, specifically in terms of leveraging exclusive gaming content to drive subscriptions.
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