Capcom have announced the size and scant few details of the Day 1 Patch for Monster Hunter Rise. 

As previously reported, the game will be the first mainline Monster Hunter title since the successful Monster Hunter World. Players return to the original style of gameplay, this time taking place in an eastern-style region, along with new mechanics, and monsters inspired by Japanese mythology.

The Day 1 Patch (Ver.1.1.1) will be 600MB (making the game about 8GB in total if you have the digital version), though the website itself is scant on the details of what the patch will do. Users will need to download the update to play online or use DLC.

Famitsu reports (translation: DeepL), that the update will allow users to use the Deluxe Kit DLC, and the content from the Limited Edition and amiibo-based rewards. “In addition, some bugs will be fixed.”

You can find the full rundown (via Nintendo) below.

Rise to the challenge and join the hunt!

The critically acclaimed action-RPG series returns to the Nintendo Switch™!

Set in the ninja-inspired land of Kamura Village, explore lush ecosystems and battle fearsome monsters to become the ultimate hunter. It’s been half a century since the last calamity struck, but a terrifying new monster has reared its head and threatens to plunge the land into chaos once again.

Hunt solo or in a party with friends to earn rewards that you can use to craft a huge variety of weapons and armor. Brand new gameplay systems such as the high-flying ‘Wire Action’ and your canine companion ‘Palamute’ will add exciting new layers to the already robust combat that Monster Hunter is known for.

Whether it’s at home, on the go, online or offline – you’ll always be ready for your next hunt on the Nintendo Switch™!

Monster Hunter Rise launches worldwide March 26th for Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC Early 2022. In case you missed it, you can find our hands-on preview here.

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