Capcom has been showing off various titbits from upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive Monster Hunter Rise this week via the game's Twitter account, including a glimpse at various Palamute gear and one of the returning monsters in the latest entry in the long-running series.
In case you're not up to speed, Monster Hunter Rise will feature the new canine compaions known as Palmutes. Almost the dog-like equivalent to the feline Palicos (though the latter are back too), they'll accompany you on your hunts, and you'll be able to use them to hold items as storage, attack and defend or ride them across levels into battle. Naturally, you'll be able to dress them up in their own armour too, and we get a glimpse at some of the options in the brief footage below.
Here's a little treat for ya: a quick preview of some of the Palamute gear designs in #MHRise 🐶 pic.twitter.com/CCvrHvlUOj
— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) November 26, 2020
Meanwhile the official social media accounts also gave us a peek at one monster that will be returning in Monster Hunter Rise in the form of Arzuros. Last seen in 2017's Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, this bear-like creature has a couple of massive claws they have no problem swiping you with, as well as a charge attack that'll keep Hunters on their toes.
Monster Hunter Rise is set for release exclusively on Nintendo Switch on March 26, 2021. If you want more Monster Hunter goodness before then, the upcoming movie starring Milla Jovovich lands in theatres—and in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne—next month.
Everyone's favorite honey-loving bumbling Arzuros is back in #MHRise! 🐻🍯
— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) November 24, 2020
Are you ready to wrestle this Fanged Beast? pic.twitter.com/xaOvK0t11J