Monster Hunter Rise, released for the Nintendo Switch in 2021, is an action role-playing game developed and published by Capcom. As part of the Monster Hunter series, the game continues the tradition of challenging hunts, where players use a wide variety of weapons and armor to track and defeat formidable monsters in a fantasy setting. It introduces new mechanics like the Wirebug, which allows for increased mobility, and Palamutes, canine companions that aid in combat and traversal. The game's vibrant ecosystem and multiplayer features have been praised for enhancing the series' cooperative gameplay experience.