A prankster covers an entire section of Nintendo Switch games at Target with copies ofMonster Hunter Rise, seemingly wanting customers to purchase a copy from the aisle. TheseMonster Hunter Risecopies appear to have caused confusion for a gamer who was browsing the section for a Nintendo Switch game.
Initially released as a Switch console exclusive on July 23, 2025,Monster Hunter Riseis the latest entryin the long-runningMonster Hunterseries. InMonster Hunter Rise, hunters protect Kamura Village from the “Rampage,” a mysterious onslaught of monsters that place the village in danger. The Rampage brings the appearance of the menacing Magnamalo, the flagship monster ofMonster Hunter Rise. After defeating Magnamalo and solving the mystery behind the Rampage,Monster Hunter Riseplayers may continue their journey in the Sunbreak expansion. This past January,Monster Hunter Risewas released on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and the Sunbreak expansion will make its debut on those same platforms on April 28.
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At Target, TikTok user sudoge.0 spotted a section of Switch games covered in digital download copies ofMonster Hunter Rise. After a few seconds of confusion, the user approaches one of theMonster Hunter Risedownload cards for Switch, lifting it to find a digital download copy ofMario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope. A prankster seems to have placed these download cards to encourage customers to purchaseMonster Hunter Risefor Switch.
Normally, the Nintendo Switch section at Target would be filled with physical copies and digital download copies of recent releases. Target customers that prefer to own digital copies may purchase a full game download card for a specific title and redeem the game code in the Nintendo eShop. In this prank, theMonster Hunter Risedigital download cards were placed on top of all other game cards, making it appear as ifMonster Hunter Risewas the only game being sold.
Fellow TikTok users believe the prankster was attempting to spread the good word aboutMonster Hunter Risesince it continues to be a popular game.Monster Hunter Risewill receive more updatesthis year, and the prankster may have wanted more players to join the hunt before those updates arrive. An exact motive for the prank is best left up to speculation at this point, however.
A digital download copy ofMonster Hunter Riseis usually priced at $39.99 for Switch at Target. Fortunately,Monster Hunter Risefor Switch is on salefor a limited time on Amazon, so those interested in the game may want to consider shopping for a physical Switch copy to save some money.
Monster Hunter Riseis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
