Read this Monster Hunter Rise Online Multiplayer & Local Co-op Guide to learn more about how to play. Find out about the demo gameplay, changes, single player gameplay & more!
New Gameplay Features In MHR
How To Play On Multiplayer
① | Paid Registration Required for Online Multiplayer |
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② | Free Gameplay for Local Co-op |
Paid Registration Required for Online Multiplayer

To play online multiplayer, you need to sign up for "Nintendo Online", a paid service from Nintendo. You cannot play online multiplayer without subscribing.
Learn How To Subscribe (External Site)★ Play Online Using 7 Day Free Trial

Nintendo Switch Online is offering a 7 Day Trial to use the subscription for free. This reward is valid until February 7, 2020 at 9:59AM (Pacific Time), so don't miss the chance to enjoy online multiplayer for free!
Get Your Free Trial Here (External Site)Free Gameplay for Local Co-op
If you are in the same room, you can easily play multiplayer by using local co-op instead of going online. There is no requirement to sign up for Nintendo Online, so you can play freely when playing with others in your close vicinity.
Multiplayer On Demo Version
The Free Demo Is Available Until February 1

The Free Demo is available from January 7 to February 1, 2021 with the possibility to play both using online multiplayer and local co-op. There are 4 quests available, so make sure to try them all before the last day!
Check Out Latest Info On The DemoChanges From Previous Games
Multiple People Can Move Around The Base

There was a scene in the second preview that ran through Kamura Village showing multiple hunters. This means you can gather at the base where there are various shops to explore and make equipment with everyone. Note that hunters are limited to 4 people during a multiplayer session.
Bring The Palamute With You

Similarly, the second preview shows a 4-person party moving around using palamutes. This wasn't possible in previous games, but it looks like this time around you can utilize them as a means of transportation even while in multiplayer.
Check Out The Palamute Here!Single Player VS Multiplayer
Details have yet to be confirmed. The following information is based upon previous games.
Increased Monster HP
One of the biggest differences between single player and multiplayer is the HP of the monsters. Given that the number of people who will fight will also increase, the HP of the monsters will increase in proportion. Since you will be fighting together as a group, there's no need to worry about whether you'll be able to fight well.
The Number of Supplies Increase
In multiplayer mode, the number of supplies will increase in proportion with the number of players. You are free to take as many as you wish, but make sure to be considerate of the other players as well.
Multiplayer Quests
In MH World and MH Iceborne, players were able to gather in multiplayer servers supporting up to 16 players at which they may join quests together. It is also possible to join as a single player, however, since the probability will lower, we recommend playing in multiplayer for these quests.