Skip Monster Hunter Rise Cutscenes: Quick Guide

Want to skip the cutscenes in Monster Hunter Rise? While Rise's story boasts surprisingly well-written characters and a compelling narrative, some hunters just want to get straight to the action. If that's you, here's how to bypass those cinematic interludes.

Skipping Cutscenes in Monster Hunter Rise

Tired of lengthy cutscenes? Simply hold down the Y key on a keyboard, or the back button on your controller. Hold it for about a second to skip. If you're using a less common control scheme, briefly press a few buttons during a cutscene; the top-right corner will display the correct skip input.

You can also pause cutscenes if you prefer to avoid missing anything. While previous Monster Hunter games often included less impactful cutscenes, Rise's are largely story-relevant. Skipping them is best reserved for subsequent playthroughs.

For those who want a second viewing, you can rewatch cutscenes from the in-game menu. This allows you to revisit the cinematics at your leisure, perhaps capturing screenshots of impressive monster introductions. While this might slightly disrupt the narrative flow, some monster reveals are truly spectacular.