Want to skip the cutscenes in Monster Hunter Rise? While Rise's story boasts surprisingly well-developed characters and an engaging 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
If those cutscenes are dragging on, simply hold down the Y key on your keyboard, or the back button on your controller. Hold it for a second or so; if you're using a less common control scheme, briefly press a few buttons during a cutscene and check the top-right corner of the screen for the correct input.
You can also pause cutscenes, allowing you to catch any important details without skipping entirely. While previous Monster Hunter games often featured less impactful cutscenes, Rise's are largely story-relevant. We only recommend skipping them on subsequent playthroughs.
Alternatively, you can rewatch cutscenes from the in-game menu. This lets you revisit them at your leisure, perhaps to grab a screenshot of a particularly impressive monster introduction. While this might disrupt the narrative flow slightly, some of Rise's monster reveals are truly spectacular.
