Sorry North America
Nintendo has done many special edition consoles over the years, with the latest being the Red/Blue Mario edition Nintendo Switch releasing alongside Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. Well, Nintendo fans in Europe and Japan can now look forward to another special edition as a Monster Hunter Rise themed Switch is also set to release alongside the game’s launch next month.
The console was confirmed for a European release earlier today by the official Nintendo of Europe Twitter account.
“This Monster Hunter Rise #NintendoSwitch bundle (includes download code for #MHRise + Deluxe Kit DLC + bonus content) will be available on 26/03, alongside this special edition Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.”
This Monster Hunter Rise #NintendoSwitch bundle (includes download code for #MHRise + Deluxe Kit DLC + bonus content) will be available on 26/03, alongside this special edition Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. pic.twitter.com/38qm3qPZF0
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) January 27, 2021
The console is releasing on the same day as Monster Hunter Rise, March 26 and will cost 38,400 yen.
Along with special Monster Hunter-themed dock, tablet, and joy-con, the bundle will also include a download code for the game, plus the deluxe edition and bonus content.
Here is a description of the console
The Nintendo Switch MONSTER HUNTER RISE Edition features an image of Magnamalo, the game’s flagship monster, on the dock, along with other evocative MONSTER HUNTER RISE-themed designs that adorn the console and both Joy-Con controllers. It also comes bundled with a download code for MONSTER HUNTER RISE plus the Deluxe Kit DLC and bonus content.
Deluxe Kit DLC includes: “Kamurai” Hunter layered armor set, “Shuriken Collar” Palamute layered armor piece, “Fish Collar” Palico layered armor piece, Gestures (4 Jumps), Samurai pose set, Kabuki face paint, “Izuchi Tail” hairstyle.
Bonus content includes: Palamute Retriever Costume layered armor, Palico Forest Cat Costume layered armor, Novice Talisman
There is also a special Monster Hunter-themed Pro Controller which can be purchase separately at a cost of 7,480 yen. As well as a special Gold Amiibo.
A demo for the game is also available for another couple of days, so make sure to give it a shot before Feb. 1.