Want to skip the cutscenes in Monster Hunter Rise? While Rise's story boasts surprisingly well-developed 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.

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To skip cutscenes, simply hold down the Y key on a keyboard, or the back button on your controller. Hold it for about a second. If you're using a less common control scheme, briefly press a few buttons during a cutscene; the required input will be displayed in the top-right corner of the screen.

You can also pause cutscenes if you want to ensure you don't miss anything important. While previous Monster Hunter games often featured less impactful cutscenes, Rise's are largely story-driven. Skipping them is best reserved for subsequent playthroughs.

Conversely, you can rewatch cutscenes via the in-game menu. This allows you to revisit them at your leisure, perhaps to capture screenshots of impressive monster introductions. While this might slightly disrupt the narrative flow, it's a great option for appreciating the game's visual highlights.