Play Monster Hunter Rise for free as part of the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service for limited-time only.
Monster Hunter Rise Free Trial Now on Nintendo Switch Online Until March 17th
There is currently ademo available also on Steamon PC, if you want to check out the latest Monster Hunter title before you buy. However, unlike the demo, Switch players with Switch Online have the whole game to try until the end of the trial date, rather than the five free quests found in the previous demos. Players should note that there is no cross-play or cross-save between platforms.
Play#MHRisefor free with the#NintendoSwitchOnline Game Trial from now until March 17!

Wield the Black Belt and Defender gear and dive into epic monster hunts solo or with friends!
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— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter)July 12, 2025
Recently Capcom announced they would be holding adigital event on March 15thwhich will reveal further details about the upcoming expansion Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak. They teases new details including new monsters and more will be shared during the 20-minute segment.
If you’re picking up the demo be sure to drop by ourMonster Hunter Rise wikifor all the latest info. Plus check out ourMonster Hunter Rise Getting Started Guide | PC 2022to hit the ground running. If you want to know what we thought of Monster Hunter Rise check out ourreview.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreakis coming to both Switch and PC in summer 2022. Monster Hunter Rise came to PC in January this year via Steam.
For more news find a recent rundown inTop RPG News Of The Week: March 13th (Dolmen, Valkyrie Elysium, Forspoken And More!).