Monster Hunter Rise might not be launching on the Nintendo Switch till March 2021, but today was a day full of news and information about what we can expect out of the event. There was a livestream chockfull of new information, and in we learned about new features, the free demo, and more. Being a major Nintendo Switch game, one of those details included all-new Amiibo. Apparently, three new Amiibo will be launching alongside Monster Hunter Rise, featuring a collection of in-game bonuses.
Capcom announced the new Amiibo during the Monster Hunter Rise Digital Event on January 7, 2021. During the livestream, the team took the opportunity to speak to pre-orders and special editions, and then went into a little bit of detail on what kind of Amiibo will be coming. The three Amiibo will feature our favorite little felines friends, the Palico, as well as the new canine companion, the Palamute, and Monster Hunter Rise’s showcase beast, Magnamalo. All three Amiibo will launch on March 26,
After a rough period in company history during the previous console generation, Capcom was able to rebound and return to glory on the back of its insanely popular Monster Hunter World. The runaway hit appeared on consoles and PC to much fanfare, but never saw a release for Nintendo’s Switch handheld. Nintendo Switch owners will be getting a fresh helping of the series this spring when Capcom releases Monster Hunter Rise, the next major installment of the franchise exclusively on the handheld. The company is hosting a live digital event this week to show off new details on the game.