Monster Hunter Rise – Updated Free DLC Roadmap

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This page is part of IGN’s Monster Hunter Riser Wiki guide and details everything you need to know about the upcoming free DLC title update, that is set to bring a number of new features and all-new monsters to the game at no additional charge.

For a complete breakdown on the schedule and roadmap for the free April title update, be sure to check out our complete update guide below.

Please note that all information regarding the upcoming Free Title Update has been sourced from the Official Monster Hunter Website, as well as the official Launch Trailer.

Release Date for the April Free Title Update

The first title update (Version 2.0) was released on April 28th. Below, you’ll find information on all the features and content that have been included in the update.

What’s Included in the Free Title Update (Ver. 2.0) in April

The first title update (Ver. 2.0) features the return of Chameleos, along with the debut of Apex Rathalos, and several other additional monsters.

See the complete guide to everything added in the April Update – Patch Version 2.0 here.

That’s not all, the Hunter Rank cap has now been unlocked, along with several other related features including new upgrades for your Palamutes and Palicoes, new Armor and Weapons trees, new quests, and more.

Below is a list of all the new features that have been included in the first title update.

Major New Features:

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  • Your hunter rank cap will be raised when certain conditions are met.
  • New monsters will start intruding on some quests.

Added Elements After Raising Hunter Rank Cap:

  • New monsters will appear in Village and Hub quests.
  • New Monsters will appear in the Rampage.
  • New quests, Arena quests, and requests will be available.
  • New weapon trees, armor, and Petalace will be available.
  • New skills, and Rampage Skills will be available.
  • Armor upgrade level cap will be raised.
  • New decorations will be available to forge at the Smithy.
  • Layered armor will be available to forge at the Smithy.
  • Palico and Palamute layered armor will be available to forge at the Buddy Smithy.
  • Palico and Palamute level cap will be raised to level 50.
  • Default level for Palico and Palamute hired from the Buddy Scout will be raised.

Added System Elements:

  • New Guild Card awards will be available.
  • You will be able to change your hunter’s appearance from the Character Select menu using a Character Edit Voucher.
  • Note: Character Edit Vouchers can be purchased from the Nintendo eShop.

Major Adjustments:

  • Some bugs have been fixed.

For more details on these features as well as information on how to unlock all the brand new content, head over to the April Update – Patch Version 2.0 page.

What Can We Expect in Future Updates? 3.0 and Beyond

Although little is known about the future content for Monster Hunter Rise, it has been revealed that the Version 3.0 Update – which will be released in late May – will feature several new monsters, as well as an additional ending to the Monster Hunter Rise story.

Apart from the 3.0 Update, you can expect Monster Hunter Rise to receive somewhat regular patch updates over the coming months that will mainly focus around fixing known bugs and issues within the main game.

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