With the upcoming PC version of Monster Hunter Rise, we remotely interviewed mr. Motoyasa Sano, the producer of the PC version of the game, and asked him to introduce the various features of the PC version to all players. In addition, our old friend Mr. Tsujimoto Ryozo also brought some new news about Monster Hunter Rise: Dawn, let's take a look.
Interviewees:
Monster Hunter Rises PC Producer: Mr. Sunano Genki
Monster Hunter Rises: Dawn Producer : Mr. Tsujimoto Ryozo
【About Monster Hunter Rises PC Edition】
A9VG: Compared with the Switch version, the PC version of Monster Hunter Rise has greatly improved in terms of resolution, screen optimization, frame count, and loading speed. What kind of feedback did the production team hear after releasing the PC version of the demo? What is the main content of work at present?
Producer: Monster Hunter Rise is a game developed from the Nintendo Switch version, and when we launched the Steam version, it was added as a PC game.
In terms of the main elements, we have added a high resolution of up to 4K, replaced monsters, etc. with high-resolution versions of the texture material (which can be switched through the options function), added a picture quality option that can adjust the highest frame rate and other functions, supported ultra-wide monitors and keyboard and mouse operations, and so on. In order to allow players to better play the Steam version of Monster Hunter Rise, we have expanded the options that can adjust each setting in detail to adapt to a variety of PC environments, hoping that everyone can adjust the game to the most suitable state for their own play.
In addition, we have added a "voice chat" function in the PC (Steam) version that can be convenient for everyone to play online, so that players can enjoy the "multiple filters" for taking pictures or taking screenshots in different atmospheres, please try these unique elements on the PC (Steam) version to enjoy Monster Hunter Rise!
On October 14, 2021, we launched the experience version of the Steam version of Monster Hunter Rise, and the above-mentioned Steam version of the enhanced graphics (4K resolution, HD materials, etc.) and high frame rate, focusing on the characteristics of the steam version, received a lot of positive suggestions. Although the official version and the experience version will not change much compared to the basics, but we will also make some detailed adjustments and polishing of the game before the official version is released, I hope that players who have played the experience version can also enjoy the official version!
In addition, although the official version is about to be released, if you are hesitant to purchase the official version, you can first experience the unique hunting experience of Monster Hunter Rise and the unique elements of the Steam version through the experience version.
A9VG: Aside from what I've covered earlier, is there any difference between the PC version and the Switch version? Are there any missions or equipment that are exclusive to the PC version?
Producer: The Steam version of Monster Hunter Rise is after the Nintendo Switch version of Rise was announced, we learned that many players want to launch the PC version and responded, and the PC version is also a work that hopes that more PC players can experience the unique hunting experience of Rise. To this end, although we have made additional development work for the Steam version as a PC version, we have not added system changes and new features that will greatly change the gameplay and experience of the game itself, nor will we introduce the PC version of the mission.
A9VG: Monster Hunter Rises Switch Edition did not include the game's ending content at the beginning of its release, and was added in subsequent updates. Was this the same at the beginning of the PC release?
Producer: The Steam version of Monster Hunter Rise will add all the updated data before the Nintendo Switch version of Ver.3.6.1 at the time of release, such as the monsters and endings added when Ver.2.0 or Ver.3.0 is launched, and all the previous event missions can also be played at launch.
Of course, the linkage content of these CAPCOM brands led by "God" and "Street Fighter" naturally goes without saying, and the linkage task with "Sonic Sonic" will also be included, I hope you have fun.
In addition, we will be rolling out an update at the end of February 2022 to sync with the updates to the Nintendo Switch version, and we will not launch active missions during the period between the release of the Steam version and the launch of the update, but after the update is released, the event tasks that were previously launched in the Nintendo Switch version will be launched in one go. And the event missions that follow will be launched simultaneously in the Nintendo Switch and Steam editions.
A9VG: What else would you like to say to you?
Producer: Starting from January 13, 2022, the Steam version will change the Chinese and in-game fonts in Korean (fonts displayed in the monster name displayed in the demo scene and the title of the annotated book) that players strongly request. The Nintendo Switch version will be changed to the same font in January 2022, so please be patient for a while.
A9VG: The game's Worm mechanic makes the game more smooth, if a sequel to the Monster Hunter series is developed in the future, will the Worm be placed in the game as a default mechanism?
Producer: The concept of each work in the Monster Hunter series will be different, and new elements added to Monster Hunter Rise (such as "Flying Worms") will not necessarily appear in future works.
【About the mega expansion "Monster Hunter Rises: Dawn"】
A9VG: Was Monster Hunter Rises Dawn synchronized with the Switch and PC versions when it was released? Is the cross-platform save and online gameplay part similar to Monster Hunter Rising?
Producer: We decided on the Steam version of Rise based on player feedback after the Nintendo Switch version was announced, so the release date was staggered with the Nintendo Switch version. But the Steam version of Dawn will be released in the summer of 2022 at the same time as the Nintendo Switch version. Like Rise, the Steam version of Dawn doesn't contain some content such as amiibo, but basically we'll launch the same game content on both platforms, and hopefully PC players will be able to play Rise while looking forward to dawning.
In addition, the new story added to Dawn can only be started after completing the final mission [Gathering House Quest ★7 "Thor") at the time of the release of the Nintendo Switch version of Rise (Ver.1.0). As we've already told us, Rise and Dawn don't support cross-platform play and cross-platform saves, but we're also going to help players play Dawn smoothly. For example, at the end of October last year, we provided players with the "High Defense, Can Play a Strong Assist in the Initial Mission" armor "Union Cross Series" and the "Heirloom Stone" in the Nintendo Switch Edition, and we will also provide it for free when the Steam version is released. I hope that you can get help from these auxiliary measures and look forward to the launch of "Dawn".
A9VG: The NS version of Monster Hunter Rise: Dawn will be released at the same time as the Steam version, why?
Producer: While Monster Hunter Rise was developed for the Nintendo Switch platform at the time, we've heard calls from players in every region for the game to be played on PC. In response to the voices of the players, we decided to develop a Steam version later, and the release period was staggered. Monster Hunter Rise: Dawn was developed in the context of the above, so we started with the development work for simultaneous release.
A9VG: A new video of Monster Hunter Rise: Dawn was released at last year's TGA. Is there any new information about the new monsters that appear in the video?
Producer: The new monster that appears in the PV is called the Ice Wolf Dragon, which is a monster that debuted in Dawn. But what we show in the video is not all about this monster, it will use unexpected actions to force the hunter into a desperate situation, so stay tuned.
In addition, it is also the content that appears in the video, and the stage of the story in "Dawn" is in the new stronghold "Elgad". In the video, "Elgard" is the stronghold of the character who helps the desperate hunters, and it is also the place where rodna, the trading window who appeared in Monster Hunter Rise, is related. What kind of story awaits the players in "Elgard", please pay attention to the follow-up news.
A9VG: Is there any other new news that Monster Hunter Rises: Dawn is available to us at this time?
Producer: The development team is working hard to make monster hunter rise: dawn content more playable. There will be some old monsters, action elements, new continuous gameplay content added to the series, etc., so please wait for the news to be announced in the future.
Spring should be able to bring you new news, we are currently preparing, please look forward to it!