Developed and published by Capcom, Rise first arrived on Nintendo Switch on March 26, 2021, and later launched on PC via Steam on January 12, 2022.
Its major expansion, Sunbreak, released on June 30, 2022.
In a celebratory message shared on the official Monster Hunter Twitter account, Capcom marked the milestone by releasing commemorative artwork of Kamura Village characters enjoying dango and expressed gratitude to the player community.
The company also noted that Monster Hunter Rise was available at a discounted price on both the Nintendo eShop and Steam at the time of the announcement.
Capcom's confirmation places Rise close to the lifetime sales of Monster Hunter World, which Capcom has reported at roughly 22.4 million units.
Rise's continued sales performance is notable given the franchise's expanding catalogue and upcoming entries on new hardware.
Rise's success reflects the franchise's broad platform strategy: a console-first launch on Nintendo Switch, followed by a PC port that introduced the title to a larger Steam audience.
The Sunbreak expansion further extended the game's lifecycle with new monsters, locales, and gameplay systems, helping sustain long-term engagement among hunters.
Capcom is also preparing the series' next major release, Monster Hunter Wilds, which has been scheduled for release on next-generation hardware.
Industry observers expect Wilds to further shape the franchise's sales trajectory when it arrives.
For players interested in revisiting Rise, the game and its Sunbreak expansion remain supported on Nintendo Switch and PC, and back-catalog discounts on the Nintendo eShop and Steam make the package more accessible.
Critical coverage from outlets that reviewed the original Rise and Sunbreak still recommends both releases for newcomers and returning players alike.
With 20 million copies sold, Monster Hunter Rise joins Capcom's roster of top-selling titles and underscores the franchise's sustained popularity across handheld and PC platforms.
Hunters of Kamura — old and new — now have ample reason to dive back in or join the hunt for the first time.