Monster Hunter Rise 3.1 Update Now Live, Adds New Event Quests, DLC, And More
Monster Hunter Rise’s version 3.1.0 update is now live on Nintendo Switch. As detailed during Capcom’s E3 2021 showcase, the update introduces some new cosmetic DLC and Event Quests to the game, along with a long slate of bug fixes.
According to the patch notes on the official Monster Hunter website, the update paves the way for new Event Quests that will be arriving every week. This includes the multi-part Capcom Collab event, which will add new gear based on Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin to the game. Capcom has already rolled out an Event Quest for the Tsukino layered Palico armor.
On top of that, a variety of new cosmetic DLC items are now available to purchase from the eShop. These include the floral yukata layered armor for your hunter and Palamute, a “puffy penguin” and “summery sailor” skin for your cohoot, new voice packs, and more. The new wave of cosmetics can be purchased individually or together in a $25 bundle.
Finally, the 3.1.0 update addresses a huge list of bugs and other issues in the game. You can check out the full patch notes below. The update weighs in at about 0.65GB, but you’ll need to have about 3.6GB of space available if this is your first time updating the game.
Capcom has other content updates in store for Monster Hunter Rise over the next few months. The 3.2.0 update is slated to release at the end of July and will introduce the second Capcom Collab event and yet more DLC, while the 3.3.0 update will follow sometime in August. You can see Capcom’s update roadmap on the official Monster Hunter website.
In other Monster Hunter news, the RPG spin-off Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin releases for Nintendo Switch and PC on July 9. A free demo of the game is coming to the eShop starting June 25, and you’ll be able to carry over any progress you make. You’ll also unlock special armor in it if you have Monster Hunter Rise save data, and vice versa.
