Monster Hunter Rise is filled with things for players to do. From tracking down and harvesting rare resources to fighting massive monsters, the game plays out over a variety of different quests. The main type of quests are called Village quests, and these will progress the campaign, moving the player through important story beats about life in Kamura Village.
Players are wondering if these quests can be completed in multiplayer mode, and the answer is no. Village quests in Monster Hunter Rise are single-player-only activities, so players will be relying entirely on their own skills, wits, and equipment to finish them and progress the story. It is not possible to run through these quests with another person.
The multiplayer portions of the game are called Hub quests, where players can team up to take on some serious threats. Village quests and Hub quests are independent of each other with regard to progression, and as you rank up in one type of quest, it will not carry over to the other. While Village quests progress that story, Hub quests will earn players a higher Hunter Rank.
So, while it is possible to play Monster Hunter Rise with friends, the single-player component will need to be finished without any help. For players that are struggling to progress, there is a simple tip that will help them out. Using Hub quests to farm the large monsters is a valid tactic, as it means sharing the workload with others. This way, players can get their hands on rare upgrade materials, improving the gear and armor they can then use in Village quests.
Some of the best armor sets in Monster Hunter Rise can be farmed this way, affording players extra protection as they try to work through the single-player content. It will also give new players a chance to get to grips with the game and the mechanics involved in the fighting, killing, or capturing of the massive creatures they will be facing in the game.
One of the reasons that Monster Hunter games are so beloved by fans is the tricky and complex combat mechanics, and they can take a while to master. Even though Village quests cannot be played with other people, Hub Quests give players a way to learn and experiment until they are able to take on the solo challenges. This way, players get to fully experience both aspects of Monster Hunter Rise at a pace that suits them.
Monster Hunter Rise is now available for the Nintendo Switch. A PC release is slated for 2022.