Monster Hunter Rise

We hunted across 2022 and 2023 for two full years of Monster Hunter Rise, starting when Capcom dropped the PC version in January 2022. The 4K support, unlocked framerates, and high-res textures made the Nintendo Switch original look ancient by comparison. We caught that launch wave—130,000 concurrent players on Steam made it Capcom's second-biggest launch ever. We ran huntathons, streamed late nights, cursed the lack of cross-play between PC and Switch when we wanted to raid with community members still on console. Two years meant we mastered the Wirebug mechanics, farmed Zinogre mantles until we could do it blindfolded, and documented every hammer bonk and longsword counter. When the Sunbreak expansion hit in 2023, our streams showed viewers what Rise had become—a refined, feature-rich hunting experience that proved why Monster Hunter remains Capcom's quietest powerhouse.

We streamed 76.3 hours across 2022-2023, pulling 21,173 hours watched with an average of 289 viewers and a peak of 695. The 1 follower gain suggests audience churn—Monster Hunter has dedicated fans but it's not a broad appeal game. Those numbers don't diminish the deep engagement we saw from our hunting community, viewers who came back every stream to see what gear we'd farm next.