PlayStation Plus isn’t just about a monthly game catalog. Behind the scenes, the service also hides additional free content that many subscribers don’t even notice. As of March 3, 2026, 12 free expansion packs are available for Monster Hunter Rise, now included in the Essential subscription. Discreet but immediately accessible bonuses for those who know where to look.
12 Free Rewards for Monster Hunter Rise on PlayStation Plus
Monster Hunter Rise joins the PlayStation Plus Essential selection this month. In addition to the game, 12 additional content packs can be downloaded at no additional cost.
- Exclusive costumes
- New hairstyles
- A voucher to modify your character
- Various bonus items in game
For example, the “A Gift from Chicae 2” pack includes:
- 20 Farcasters
- 20 friend vouchers
- 10 electric traps
- 20 thunder bugs
- 20 trap tools
- 20 tranquilizer bombs
These objects do not radically transform the experience, but facilitate progression and enrich the first hours of play.
A critically acclaimed game before its arrival on PS Plus
Upon release, Monster Hunter Rise earned a score of 88 on Metacritic, described as “generally favorable”. Users gave it an average rating of 8.3. ScreenRant gave it a perfect score of 10, saying: “This is the game the Monster Hunter franchise should have been all along.”
The review also states: “”The traditionally annoying aspects of the game have finally been removed, providing a polished and enjoyable experience for new players, while delighting longtime fans. Monster Hunter Rise is Monster Hunter at its peak.”” Siliconera gave the game a 9/10, saying: “”Monster Hunter Rise is without a doubt one of the best Monster Hunter games I’ve ever played, if not the best.
It’s aimed at new players and veterans alike, and while a few accessibility issues keep it from being an absolutely perfect game, it really does offer the best of both worlds. »” Monster Hunter Rise is available today alongside PGA Tour 2K25, Slime Rancher 2 and The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road Edition in the monthly selection.