Monster Hunter Rise will not include voice chat, and Capcom won't explain why

Monster Hunter Rise is one of the next big games making its way to Switch, and multiplayer action is going to be a major part of the fun. Sadly, those who do jump in on the action with some buddies will have to find a way to chat outside of the game itself.

In an interview with IGN, Capcom confirmed that Monster Hunter Rise will not have voice chat. That goes for both an option baked into the game itself, as well as the Switch mobile app. When Capcom was asked to explain this decision, they answered with a rather odd statement, saying they, "cannot comment on Nintendo Switch hardware features."

While most fans will likely use Discord or some other app to chat, Monster Hunter Rise will have some other options. Players can input messages, create quick commands, post stickers, and use gestures to convey their plans.