How to Skip Cutscenes in Monster Hunter Wilds

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

Skipping Cutscenes in Monster Hunter Rise

Tired of lengthy cutscenes? Simply hold down the Y key on your keyboard, or the back button on your controller. Hold it for about a second to skip. 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.

You can also pause cutscenes if you want to make sure you don't miss anything important. While previous Monster Hunter games had more superfluous cutscenes, Rise's are largely story-relevant. We only recommend skipping them on subsequent playthroughs.

Alternatively, you can rewatch cutscenes from the in-game menu. This allows you to revisit them at your leisure after they've played during the main story. While this might slightly disrupt the narrative flow, some monster introductions are visually stunning, making it worthwhile for screenshots or a closer look.