It took a bit of patience, but Monster Hunter Rise finally made it to PC on January 12th 2022. The title from Capcom’s acclaimed series started life as a Nintendo Switch exclusive. After teasing PC gamers with a demo in October 2021, the full game can be enjoyed by everyone.
You might be one of those returning players or maybe you’re new to Monster Hunter after hearing so much about it. Whichever category you fall under, we at Overclockers UK have you covered. We’ll fill you in on everything you want to know about the game, the official system specifications, and some amazing gaming PCs for you to start slaying monsters on.
What is Monster Hunter Rise?
Monster Hunter Rise is the sixth instalment in the series, following 2018’s Monster Hunter World. It was this prior instalment that dispensed with traditional numbering for the series. In this action RPG, you play as a titular Hunter, tasked with slaying or capturing the large monsters threatening Kamura Village. You use an array of weapons, tools, and environmental factors to fell each foe. How you deal with each monster is up to you, and with no right or wrong answers that makes every encounter incredibly varied.
Keeping the seamless map introduced in its predecessor over the zoned areas of earlier games, Monster Hunter Rise continues to evolve franchise gameplay. Your new animal companion, the pup-like Palamute, can be ridden across the map and into combat. A very good boy indeed. You’ll also be accompanied by Palicoes, cat-like companions that support you during hunts.
There are also Wirebugs for traversal, adding the verticality that earns the game its name. As well as helping you do your best Spider-Man as you grapple and swing around, they have combat applications to boot. They interact differently with each weapon type for new moves and combos. Plus, they can even be used to mount and control monsters themselves. Your monster can then be set to fight another for some kaiju carnage. Yes, you read that right.
What is Rampage Mode?
“The Rampage” was a calamitous onslaught of monsters that assaulted Kamura Village in the past, and now keeps occurring in the present. In Rampage Mode you must defend the village from these attacks. This tower defence style activity makes for a change of pace to the hunts that populate the rest of the game.
During Rampage missions, you’ll need to set up defensive measures, siege weapons, and instruct NPCs to attack monsters as you do the same. Monsters will attack in hordes you will only have a few moments between to prepare. Different monsters will have different priorities during the attack, such as targeting barricades. Watch out for the dangerous apex monsters as you work towards victory.
How Do Multiplayer Quests Work?
You can enjoy special co-op quests in Monster Hunter Rise with up to three other players. Unlike Monster Hunter World, these are separate from your single-player hunts and a perfect way to play with friends. They’re easy to start too. Just talk to Senri the Courier in Karuma Village, start or join an online lobby, then play with your friends and other hunters around the world.
While you will be able to join in quests with other PC players, there is no crossplay support for Monster Hunter Rise at present. That means you sadly won’t be able to hunt with any friends you have playing on the Nintendo Switch.
Monster Hunter Rise Official System Specifications
Sharpen your swords, ready your bow, and open up your settings menu to get your PC primed for Monster Hunter Rise. We’ve got the official system requirements so you can make sure you’re ready to hunt.
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-4130 AMD FX 6100 | Intel Corei5-4460 AMD FX 8300 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 AMD Radeon RX 550 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 570 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband internet connection | Broadband internet connection |
| Storage | 23GB available space | 23GB available space |
Best Gaming PCs to Play Monster Hunter Rise
A bad workman may blame their tools, but a poorly equipped Hunter is doomed to be eaten by wyverns. Luckily for you, we have plenty of great gaming PCs here at Overclockers UK to make sure you’re fully equipped. We have picks to suit every hunt, all meeting the official system specifications for Monster Hunter Rise. Should these not suit your playstyle, you can explore our full range by clicking the button below.
Refract Gaming Amber Pre-Built PC
Defend Kamura from all manner of beastie with the Refract Gaming Amber. This pre-built PC comes equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 7600F CPU, packing Zen 4 architecture to optimise your gameplay and workloads. With the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, you can experience encounters in stunning detail, down to every wyvern’s scales. Plus, the 1TB SSD provides ample storage with incredibly fast read and write speeds. That means there’s plenty of space for your games in this stunning unit, in all its RGB glory!
Better yet, the Refract Amber is covered by our comprehensive three year parts and labour warranty, providing that extra peace of mind. Sadly, damage by wyvern is not covered.
OcUK Gaming Katana Configurable PC
With the OcUK Gaming Katana in your arsenal, there’ll be no monster too tough. This gaming PC utilises an Intel Core i7-14700KF CPU with advanced hybrid core architecture intelligently managing your workloads across specialised P- and E-cores. Paired with up to 64GB DDR5 RAM, you can enjoy incredible efficiency whether you’re gaming, streaming, or creating content. What’s more, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super GPU harnesses the power of Ada Lovelace architecture to bring Kamura and the surrounding land to life in stunning detail.
The OcUK Gaming Katana is one of our configurable gaming PCs, meaning you can adjust the base spec to better suit your needs. Much like upgrading your weapons to better tackle the next wyvern! Customise the PC case, CPU, memory, GPU, cooler, braided cables, operating system, and add up to three high-speed SSDs. Please note that any changes will affect the pricing.
Refract Gaming Ultraviolet Pre-Built PC
No wyvern stands a chance against the Refract Gaming Ultraviolet. This titan-class pre-built PC boasts an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU with 3D V-Cache and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU. These flagship components work together to deliver unrivalled performance in gaming, streaming, and more, all at glorious 4K resolutions. Plus, with 32GB DDR5 RAM featuring AMD EXPO, you can fine-tune the memory to suit your play style.
The Refract Ultraviolet is also covered by our three years parts and labour warranty, and is eligible for premium next working day delivery.
Finished Monster Hunter Rise but still itching for some monster-fighting action? Then check out the huge DLC expansion: Sunbreak.
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PC specs are subject to change.
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Jacob Smith
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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