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When does Monster Hunter Rise Unlock

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One of the most awaited games for Nintendo Switch releasing this year is the Action RPG Monster Hunter Rise. The game is set to release on March 26, 2021, on the Nintendo Switch platform. Most of the players have already preloaded Monster Hunter Rise and are eagerly waiting to try out this new instalment that brings nuanced gameplay mechanics and a plethora of other new features and changes. In this article, we will talk about when does Monster Hunter Rise will unlock?.

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Monster Hunter Rise Release Time for Different Regions | Unlock Time

When we talk about the global release of videogames like Monster Hunter Rise, there’s always a difference in release time. And, that is because of the different timezones we will live in.

Normally, Monster Hunter Rise is supposed to unlock at 12 A.M EST on March 26, 2021. That is players will be able to play Monster Hunter Rise after the said time.

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The aforementioned release time for Monster Hunter Rise is based on past digital releases of videogames on the Nintendo Switch Platform. Granted that Monster Hunter Rise will follow the same trend, global players can expect Monster Hunter Rise to unlock at 4 AM GMT.

  • Monster Hunter Rise Release/Unlock Time for Japan – 1 PM JST
  • Monster Hunter Rise Release/Unlock Time for the UK – 4 AM GMT
  • Monster Hunter Rise Release/Unlock Time for India – 9:30 AM IST
  • Monster Hunter Rise Release/Unlock Time for the US – 12 A.M EST

You can use online time zone conversion tools to check Monster Hunter Rise unlock time aka release time for your country.

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Even if Monster Hunter Rise faces any kind of launch issue, it will get unlocked by 3 PM EST.

Monster Hunter Rise is currently available on the Nintendo Switch platform with a PC release planned for 2022.

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Hritwik is a guides writer who has been writing about video games for almost a decade. He is a Computer Science graduate who has always been into gaming. Most of the time, you will find him covering News and Guides for various publications. And when he is not working, you will find him fighting with his friends about how good of a gamer he is. His favorite games include Fallout 76, Borderlands 2, Call of Duty, Apex Legends, Destiny 2, Souls series, Genshin Impact, and The Last of Us.