: The update added Flaming Espinas , Violet Mizutsune , and the first Risen Elder Dragon, Risen Chameleos , which features new, more aggressive attack patterns.
: While the patch is required for all players to maintain compatibility for online play, the vast majority of new features—including the new monsters and weapon layering—require ownership of the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion .
The Monster Hunter Rise Update 12.0.0 (released September 29, 2022) is a major content patch specifically designed for the . It introduced several endgame mechanics and system improvements aimed at deepening the hunting experience. Key Gameplay Features
: New add-on content and DLC items must be claimed by speaking to the Courier (Senri the Mailman) in the village.
: One of the most requested features, this allows players to change the appearance of their weapons to any other model of the same weapon type without affecting stats.
: The update is approximately 0.6 GB on Nintendo Switch and 1.1 GB on Steam.