Monster Hunter Rise – Version 2.0 Update Adds New Decorations, Increased Armor Upgrade Cap and More

Monster Hunter Rise’s first major update is out tomorrow and introduces five – yes, five – new monsters into the mix. These are Apex Rathalos, Apex Diablos, Chameleos, Teostra and Kushala Daora. However, there are plenty of other features to look forward as revealed in the Version 2.0 Update patch notes.

After unlocking the Hunter Rank cap, the newer monsters will not only appear in Village and Hub quests but also intrude when you’re in the middle of other quests. New monsters will also appear in the Rampage, which is getting some new skills associated with the activity. With new weapon trees, armor and Petalaces being added, there will also be new skills added with them. Players will also have new decorations for the Smithy to forge.

Along with being able to craft Layered Armor for players, the Smithy can also forge Palico and Palamute Layered Armor. The level cap for Palico and Palamute armor is also being raised to level 50. For more details, check out the full patch notes here. The Version 2.0 Update goes live at 12 AM UTC tomorrow and is roughly 0.9 GB in size.

Patch: Ver.2.0.0

Main Additions / Changes

Added story elements

• Your hunter rank cap will be raised when certain conditions are met.
• New monsters will start intruding on some quests.

Added elements after raising hunter rank cap

• New monsters will appear in Village and Hub quests.
• New monsters will appear in the Rampage.
• New quests, Arena quests, and requests will be available.
• New weapon trees, armor, items, and Petalaces will be available.
• New skills and Rampage Skills will be available.
• Armor upgrade level cap will be raised.
• New decorations will be available to forge at the Smithy.
• Layered armor will be available to forge at the Smithy.
• Palico and Palamute layered armor will be available to forge at the Buddy Smithy.
• Palico and Palamute level cap will be raised to level 50.
• Default level for Palico and Palamute hired from the Buddy Scout will be raised.

Added system elements

• New Guild Card awards will be available.
• You will be able to change your hunter’s appearance from the Character Select menu using a Character Edit Voucher.
• Note: Character Edit Vouchers can be purchased from Nintendo eShop.
• New DLC can be purchased from Nintendo eShop.