The Monster Hunter series has grown in popularity since it first debuted on the PlayStation 2 in 2004, with each subsequent release introducing more players to its co-op-driven gameplay. So when Monster Hunter Rise was initially announced as a Nintendo Switch exclusive, owners of the hybrid console were eager to get their hands on the game.
Their excitement would spur the release to sales of over seven and a half million copies. And with both the PC port and the Sunbreak expansion planned for release, we can only expect that number to keep going up. For anyone just diving into the game though, here's all you need to know about how much time will be needed to see it through to its conclusion.
How Long Does It Take To Beat Monster Hunter Rise?
In Monster Hunter Rise, your primary objective is to protect the village of Kamura from an impending attack from the game's flagship monster, Magnamalo. Its gameplay loop would have you increasing your skills and hunter rank by hunting other monsters, whose parts you use to craft increasingly better gear in preparation for that big fight.
According to HowLongToBeat.com, completing the core game should take about 19 and a half hours. But for many players, defeating Magnamalo and rolling credits is just the start of their adventure, since the game has a lot more to offer in its post-game portion.
How Long Does It Take To 100% Complete Monster Hunter Rise?
As of the time of this writing, there are more than 60 monsters in Monster Hunter Rise. More monsters are expected to be added in future updates, including next summer's Sunbreak expansion. This means that a 100% completion of the game would remain an ongoing endeavor for the foreseeable future.
That said, any player willing to invest their time in what is currently available will surely be rewarded for their effort. Aside from hunting all the current monsters, completionists will also want to craft every single available armor set for their hunters, including matching sets for their felynes and palamutes. This in itself would necessitate having to face some of those monsters multiple times to gather enough monster parts. So when it is all said and done, players can expect to spend around 130 hours, according to HowLongToBeat.com.