Monster Hunter’s eponymous monsters run the gamut from imposing dragons to expanding frogs, with each new entry bringing fresh designs to the table. In Rise’s case, it’s getting a few, but one of the strangest is perhaps Aknosom.
The creature, which is officially designated as a Bird Wyvern, hops around on one leg and has an umbrella-like head appendage. They’re also capable of spitting out fire, making them a threatening foe regardless of distance.
You can check out a brief clip of the new monster in action below:
【傘鳥 アケノシルム】
１本脚で立つ独特の姿が傘のように見えることから、別名「傘鳥（さんちょう）」と呼ばれている鳥竜。縄張り意識が強く、踏み入るものがあれば、翼を大きく広げたり目玉のように見える独特なトサカを展開して威嚇する。https://t.co/YJcFmrUTBe #モンハンライズ #MHRise pic.twitter.com/0WZoJu01bi— モンスターハンターライズ公式 (@MH_Rise_JP) October 5, 2020
Monster Hunter Rise launches exclusively on Switch next year on March 26, 2021.
Written by Tom Brown
Whether it’s an exciting new entry in a series long established or a weird experiment meant only for the dedicated, Tom is eager to report on it. Rest assured, if Nintendo ever announces Elite Beat Agents 2, he’ll be there.
