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┗ Title Update 4 | Title Update 5 | Bonus Update
┗ Check out all our Best Builds For Every Weapon!
┗ TU4 Monsters: Velkhana | Risen C.G. Valstrax
┗ TU5 Monsters: Amatsu | Risen Shagaru Magala
┗ Bonus Update Monster: Primordial Malzeno
The Sunbreak expansion DLC for Monster Hunter Rise is out now in all regions for Steam, Switch, Playstation, and Xbox! Find out the price and learn everything you need to know including monsters, builds, materials, features like Master Rank and new Event Quests, switch skills, amiibos, Title Updates, and more.
List of Contents
Reminders |
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• The Bonus Update is Sunbreak's final update. • Event Quests will drop until July 27, 2023. |
Monster Guide | Armor | Weapons |
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Primordial Malzeno | Primordial | Primordial Malzeno Weapons |
New Bonus Update Armor Skills | ||
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Blood Awakening | Inspiration |
New Bonus Update Decorations | ||
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Bloodening Jewel+ 4 | Thrift Jewel+ 4 | Inspiration Jewel 1 |
• Weapons marked withNEW have been updated. • Weapons withUP have been reviewed and does not warrant an updated build from the Bonus Update. |
All Weapon Build Guides | |
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Great Sword NEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
Long Sword NEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
Sword & Shield NEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
Dual Blades NEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
Hammer NEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
Hunting Horn NEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
Lance NEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
Gunlance NEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
Switch Axe NEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
Charge Blade NEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
Insect Glaive NEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
Bow NEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
Light Bowgun NEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
Heavy Bowgun UP Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
Major Additions |
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• Frenzied Bloodlust added to Qurious Armor Crafting Pool and Qurious Melding - Vigor. • New Qurious Armor Crafting method added: Slots+ |
Other Additions |
• Paid DLC bundles are added. • Final batch of weekly event quests to be released until July 27, 2023. |
This list sorts Event Quests from newest to oldest!
Quest Name | Monster/Locale |
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Cutting Through Darkness Released: June 8th |
Locale: Forlorn Arena |
For a Song and a Rain Dance Released: June 8th |
Locale: Jungle |
Adorned Arena Released: June 15th |
Locale: Forlorn Arena |
Hazard: Superconductor Released: June 15th |
Locale: Flooded Forest |
Wild Growth Released: June 22nd |
Locale: Sandy Plains |
Hazard: Winter Warning Released: June 22nd |
Locale: Forlorn Arena |
Premarital Socks Released: June 29th |
Locale: Frost Islands |
Collision Course Comet Released: July 6th |
Locale: Jungle |
Rare Species Snapshot Released: July 6th |
Locale: Forlorn Arena |
Dual Threat: Banquet of Beauty Released: July 13th |
Locale: Citadel |
Hazard: GRRRRRangolm! Released: July 13th |
Locale: Forlorn Arena |
Hazard: Swole Simian Silliness Released: July 20th |
Locale: Arena |
Hazard: Lunag-awoooooooon! Released: July 20th |
Locale: Forlorn Arena |
Flagship Fight Released: July 27th |
Locale: Shrine Ruins |
Daily Practice Released: July 27th |
Locale: Citadel |
Hazard: Melody of Mayhem Released: September 25th |
Locale: Infernal Springs |
Bonus Update Release Date and Monsters
The Sunbreak expansion has release for PlayStation, XBOX, and Game Pass last April 28, 2023!
Platforms | Standard Ed. | Deluxe Ed. |
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PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 |
$39.99 | $49.99 |
XBOX One XBOX Series X|S Windows |
$39.99 | $49.99 |
Click on the prices above to redirect to the preorder page.
It will release with Version 13, so players will have access to Title Update 3 content straight out of the box!
Sunbreak Release Date
for PS, XBOX, and Game Pass
The remaining title updates (Title Update 4, Title Update 5, and the final Bonus Update) will arrive to other consoles simultaneously on August 24, 2023!
Sunbreak Free Title Updates & Roadmap
Monster Guide | Armor | Weapons |
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Amatsu | Tempest | Amatsu Weapons |
Risen Shagaru Magala | Virtue / Prudence | Risen Shagaru Magala has no weapons. |
New TU5 Armor Skills | ||
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Heaven-Sent (Amatsu) |
Frenzied Bloodlust (Risen S. Magala) |
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Shock Absorber (New Decoration) |
We will update this section when we find more decorations! |
New Afflicted Materials | |
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Risen Slogbone | Risen Dragon Blood |
Risen Dragon Pureblood | Risen Dragon Thickblood |
Sunbreak Afflicted Materials:
How to Get and Uses
New Skills for Qurious Armor Crafting | |
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Frostcraft | Dragon Conversion |
Qurious Crafting Guide:
How to Get Gear Augments
Anomaly Quest & Investigations |
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• Anomaly Investigations cap increased to 300. • Anomaly Quest A9★ added. • Special Investigations unlock at Anomaly Research Level 300. • Pure Amber Essence added to the game. |
Other Additions |
• More paid DLC added. • More weekly event quests to be released. |
Free Title Update 5 (TU5)
Release Date and Monsters
Roadmap Update |
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• An additional Bonus Update will release on June 8, 2023 which will feature the new variant monster Primordial Malzeno! |
Sunbreak Free Title Updates & Roadmap
This list sorts Event Quests from newest to oldest!
Quest Name | Monster/Locale |
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Brightly Shining Disaster Released: June 1st |
Locale: Arena |
Dual Threat: Animose Crossing Released: May 25th |
Locale: Forlorn Arena |
Hazard: Legendary Strike Released: May 25th |
Locale: Forlorn Arena |
Ooooh Shiny...? Released: May 18th |
Locale: Lava Caverns |
A Mysterious Purr-esent Released: May 11th |
Locale: Flooded Forest |
Hazard: Buffoon's Buff Baboon Swoon Released: May 4th |
Locale: Infernal Springs |
A Fire to Jyuratodouse Released: May 4th |
Locale: Flooded Forest |
...And a Triple Scoop of Pain Released: April 27th |
Locale: Citadel |
Free Title Update 5 (TU5)
Release Date and Monsters
Monster Guide | Armor | Weapons |
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Velkhana | Rimeguard | Velkhana Weapons |
Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax | Valstrax - Epoch | Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax has no weapons. |
New TU4 Armor Skills | |
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Frostcraft | Dragon Conversion |
New TU4 Afflicted Materials | |
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Afflicted Dire Darkblood | Risen Dragonbone |
Risen Dragonbone+ | Afflicted Dire Fellwing |
Afflicted Dire Hardfang | -- |
New Skills Added to Qurious Skill Pool | ||
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Powder Mantle | Wind Mantle | Strife |
Mail of Hellfire | Intrepid Heart | Dragonheart |
Embolden |
Qurious Crafting Guide: How to Get Gear Augments
Anomaly Quest & Investigations |
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• Anomaly Investigations cap increased to 220. • Risen Elder Dragons now appear in Anomaly Investigations. • Anomaly Quest A8★ added. • Added +1 Anomaly Slot cap • Anomaly Slot Bonuses added to the game. |
Other Additions |
• More paid DLC added. • More weekly event quests to be released. |
Roadmap Update |
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• Title Update 5 will release on April 2023. |
This list sorts Event Quests from newest to oldest!
Quest Name | Monster/Locale |
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Food Fight Released: April 13th |
Locale: Lava Caverns |
Harvest Boon Released: April 6th |
Locale: Arena |
Buddy Dress-Up Party Released: April 6th |
Locale: Shrine Ruins |
Rookie Hunters Welcome! Released: March 30th |
Locale: Arena |
Freezing Fangs Released: March 30th |
Locale: Forlorn Arena |
Knights, Show Thy Valiance! Released: March 23rd |
Locale: Arena |
Dance of the Cherry Blossoms Released: March 16th |
Locale: Shrine Ruins |
Dual Threat: Light & Darkness Released: March 16th |
Locale: Arena |
Hazard: Dance of Disaster Released: March 9th |
Locale: Infernal Springs |
Cooling the Caverns Released: March 9th |
Locale: Lava Caverns |
Get Off My Stage! Released: March 2nd |
Locale: Frost Islands |
Dual Threat: Seething Chaos Released: February 23rd |
Locale: Flooded Forest |
I Need My Beauty Sleep! Released: February 16th |
Locale: Shrine Ruins |
Free Title Update 4 (TU4)
Release Date and New Features
Monster Guide | Armor | Weapons |
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Chaotic Gore Magala | Chaotic / Nephilim Armor | Chaotic Gore Magala Weapons |
Risen Kushala Daora | Risen Kushala | Risen Kushala Daora has no weapons. |
Risen Teostra | Risen Kaiser | Risen Teostra has no weapons. |
Strife | Berserk |
Wind Mantle | Powder Mantle |
Anomaly Quest & Investigations |
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• Anomaly Investigations cap increased to 200. • Anomaly Quest A7★ added. • New Amber Essence: Royal Amber Essence • Added more Qurious weapon augments. • Added New way to Augment armor. |
Other Additions |
• New melding method: Melding - Aurora. • Followers can now be brought to Hub Quests. • Some weapon balances. • More paid DLC added. • More weekly event quests to be released. |
Roadmap Update |
• Title Update 4 slated for February 2023. • Title Update 5 to be released on Spring 2023. |
This list sorts Event Quests from newest to oldest!
Quest Name | Monster/Locale |
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Advanced: Carnival Carnage Released: February 2nd |
Locale: Infernal Springs |
Shadow in the Sandstorm Released: February 2nd |
Locale: Sandy Plains |
Running Out of Ideas Released: January 26th |
Locale: Sandy Plains |
Dual Threat: Moonlight Muscles Released: January 19th |
Locale: Forlorn Arena |
A Dress to Die For Released: January 12th |
Locale: Citadel |
Starting with a Bang Released: January 5th |
Locale: Infernal Springs |
The Torrid Trio Released: January 5th |
Locale: Lava Caverns |
Cheering Ra Ra Rajang Released: December 29th |
Locale: Arena |
Hell's Jingle Bells Released: December 22nd |
Locale: Arena |
The Terrible Threes Released: December 22nd |
Locale: Jungle |
Beaten to the Punch Released: December 15th |
Locale: Shrine Ruins |
Dual Threat: Destructive Stars Released: December 8th |
Locale: Arena |
Purr-ivate Eye Released: December 1st |
Locale: Frost Islands |
Free Title Update 3
Release Date and Monsters
Violet Mizutsune | Flaming Espinas | Risen Chameleos |
Free Title Update 2
Release Date and Monsters
This list sorts Event Quests from newest to oldest!
Quest Name | Monster/Locale |
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Roar of the Black Eclipse Released: November 17th |
Locale: Arena |
Forbidden Waltz Released: November 10th |
Locale: Arena |
Dual Threat: A Returning Rush of Red Released: November 3rd |
Locale: Citadel |
Noisy Neighbors Released: October 27th |
Locale: Forlorn Arena |
Punches and Pincers Released: October 27th |
Locale: Arena |
Fear in the Flooded Forest Released: October 20th |
Locale: Flooded Forest |
Dual Threat: Go Out with a Bang! Released: October 13th |
Locale: Lava Caverns |
Another Grand Gesture Released: October 6th |
Locale: Arena |
Anomaly Investigations | Anomaly Research Level | Anomaly Research Lab |
Anomaly Quests List | Afflicted Materials List | Qurious Crafting (Weapons and Armor) |
Afflicted Monsters List |
Free Title Update 1
Release Date and Monsters
Lucent Nargacuga | Seething Bazelgeuse |
Gold Rathian | Silver Rathalos |
This list sorts Event Quests from newest to oldest!
Quest Name | Monster/Locale |
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Daimyo and Pearls Released: September 22nd |
Locale: Arena |
Dual Threat: A Song of Silver and Gold Released: September 15th |
Locale: Forlorn Arena |
Minor Inconveniences Released: September 8th |
Locale: Citadel |
Flash of Inspiration Released: September 1st |
Locale: Arena |
Dual Threat: Revelry of Destruction Released: August 25th |
Locale: Arena |
A Grand Gesture Released: August 18th |
Locale: Shrine Ruins |
Boggi | Ceanataur | Gowngoat |
Hermitaur | Hornetaur | Pyrantula | Vespoid | Velociprey |
List of Sunbreak Small Monsters
The Jungle | The Citadel |
Forlorn Arena | Elgado Outpost |
Sunbreak is promising not just one new locale, but two! Its first Free Title Update also introduced Forlorn Arena, another Arena map.
The Sunbreak DLC and its many editions is already available for pre-order on Steam! It is treated as DLC for Monster Hunter Rise so make sure to look under that store page if you're having trouble finding it. Below are all the game editions for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak and what's included in each of them.
Game Edition | What's Included |
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Standard Edition (Digital Version) $39.99 |
・ Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion |
Deluxe Edition (Digital Version) $51.13 (Steam) $49.99 (Switch) |
・ Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion ・ Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Deluxe Kit Deluxe Kit Contents ・ Hunter Layered Armor Set: Dragonsbane ・ Palamute Layered Armor Set: C Hound ・ Palico Layered Armor Set: F Devout ・ Gesture Set (Four Included): Take Aim ・ Pose Set (Three Included): Fight Pose Set ・ Hunter Makeup: Elegant Eye ・ Hunter Hairstyle: Fluffy Curls |
Collector's Edition (Physical Version) $99.99 |
・ Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion ・ Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Deluxe Kit ・ Exclusive Steelbook ・ Malzeno amiibo ・ Sticker Pack ・ Elgado Mark Enamel Pin |
Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak Set (Digital Version) |
・ Monster Hunter Rise Base Game ・ Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion |
Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak Double Deluxe Set (Digital Version) |
・ Monster Hunter Rise base game ・ Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion ・ Monster Hunter Rise Deluxe Kit ・ Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Deluxe Kit |
All Sunbreak Editions: Standard, Deluxe, Collector's, and Double Deluxe
If you pre-order the Sunbreak DLC, you get to unlock exclusive cosmetic layered armor for your Palamute and Palico!
For the Palamute, you get the Loyal Dog Costume layered armor set. Meanwhile for the Palico, you get the Striped Cat Costume layered armor set.
Price Speculation (based on base game amiibos) | Malzeno: $24.99 Canyne Malzeno: $19.99 Felyne Malzeno: $19.99 |
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Release Date | June 30, 2022 |
Accompanying the release of the Sunbreak DLC, three brand new Amiibo will be released. One for the Palmute called Canyne Malzeno, one for the Palico called Felyne Malzeno, and one for the monster Malzeno!
All Sunbreak Amiibos and Where to Buy
Price | US: $74.99 (unconfirmed) UK: £64.99–69.99 |
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Release Date | June 30, 2022 |
If you were a fan of the first Monster Hunter Rise-themed pro controller, then you'll love the new Sunbreak edition pro controller! There aren't any official retailers yet in the US that allows pre-orders for the pro controller, but it is currently listed on the UK Nintendo Store.
Sunbreak Pro Controller and Where to Buy
The demo has been made available as of 1:10 AM GMT on both Switch and Steam. You can start playing as soon as you finish the download, so hop in!
Start Time | June 14, 6:10PM PDT / June 15, 2:10AM BST |
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End Time | Unconfirmed |
Sunbreak Demo Guide and Monsters
The Demo allows players to hunt Malzeno and Astalos for the first time, and allows players to use the new Switch Skill Swap feature with all the new Silkbind Attacks and Switch Skills that have been introduced.
Four Quests are included in the demo, each of which will allow hunters to fight a different Monster.
Difficulty | Monster |
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Beginner | Great Izuchi |
Intermediate | Tetranadon |
Expert | Astalos |
Advanced | Malzeno |
Digital Events and Livestreams
Sunbreak Release Countdown (US Eastern Time) |
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Available now for all regions and platforms! |
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is now available everywhere, for all platforms!
How to Download Sunbreak and Filesize
The February 2023 livestream revealed new monsters and additional features for Title Update 4, including a roadmap for the next update in April.
This update brings back Velkhana from Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and introduces Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax. Risen Elder Dragons will now appear as target monsters in A8★ Anomaly Investigations alongside afflicted Chaotic Gore Magala. The investigation level cap is also raised to Lv 220. As with other title updates, more weekly event quests and paid DLC are included.
Free Title Update 4 (TU4)
Release Date and New Features
The November 2022 Digital Event announced all the monsters and features for Sunbreak's Title Update 3 including an updated roadmap for 2023.
Risen Kushala Daora and Risen Teostra were revealed as the powered-up monsters while Chaotic Gore Magala was shown as the Variant. The Follower system has been expanded to allow them to join hunters in other quests. Higher levels for both Anomaly Quests and Anomaly Investigations were also featured. New weekly event quests, Paid DLCs including layered plush weapons were also announced.
Free Title Update 3 Release Date and Monsters
The Capcom Online Program at TGS 2022 revealed an updated version on the roadmap for other title updates and new features found in Free Title Update 2.
Confirmed monsters were announced like Violet Mizutsune, Flaming Espinas, and Risen Chameleos, as well as new Anomaly Quests, Anomaly Investigation Levels, new weekly event quests, Paid DLCs together with layered weapons, and more.
Free Title Update 2 Release Date and Monsters
Some of Flaming Espinas' fiery attacks can be seen in this video!
Flaming Espinas: Weakness and Armor
This trailer showcased all the monsters included in Free Title Update 1: Seething Bazelgeuse, Gold Rathian, Silver Rathalos, and Lucent Nargacuga. They also revealed the new endgame content: Anomaly Investigations, Anomaly Research Level, Anomaly Research Lab, and Qurious Crafting for both weapons and armor.
This trailer revealed all the new monsters coming for us in Sunbreak: Espinas, Gore Magala, Daimyo Hermitaur, Pyre Rakna-Kadaki, and Lucent Nargacuga (in a free title update). They also revealed two new maps: Jungle and Forlorn Arena.
This trailer showed us when the Sunbreak demo is coming out, as well as all the quests we get to take on!
This trailer reveals three new monsters: Seregios, Aurora Somnacanth, and Magma Almudron! It also revealed more about Malzeno and the new status effect, Bloodblight. It also showcased the new Switch Skill Swap and Swap Evade.
This video showcases Garangolm's attacks and moves, while situated in the new locale.
This video walks us around the new locale, The Citadel, and introduces us to some of its inhabitants, like the Gowngoat and Morphed Wirebugs.
This trailer introduces Garangolm, Lunagaron, and Malzeno as the Three Lords that the hunter will have to deal with. They also revealed the release date of the expansion, and teased Astalos at the very end.
Game Awards 2021 included another trailer for Sunbreak, featuring the icy Odogaron, Lunagaron! They also revealed the second base of operations: Elgado.
The return of Shogun Ceanataur makes us wonder: will someone like Daimyo Hermitaur come back as well? This was shown at the Capcom Online Program at TGS 2021.
Revel in the new soundtrack and take in the sights in the new Sunbreak teaser reveal that Capcom released on their Monster Hunter Youtube channel!
All Trailers and Pre-Release Videos
Update 16.0 Patch Notes
Updated 7/7/2023
Check out all under the hood changes in Update 16.0!
Bonus Update Information
Updated 6/7/2023
Check out all the things for the Bonus Update!
Sunbreak Release Date for Playstation and Xbox
Updated 8/23/2023
Final Sunbreak Title Update for Playstation and XBOX on August 24!
Compiling Shaders Fix
Updated 8/17/2022
Stuck at the compiling shaders screen? Take a look at some possible fixes!
How to Download Sunbreak and Filesize
Updated 6/30/2022
Learn every step to get playing the new Sunbreak DLC as soon as possible!
Everything You Need To Know About Sunbreak
Updated 6/7/2023
Learn about all the new features introduced in Sunbreak!
Weapon Changes and Predictions
Updated 7/4/2022
Learn about the best weapon changes in Sunbreak and our predictions for the expansion's balance updates!
How to Preload
Updated 6/30/2022
Learn more about available preload information for Sunbreak!
Sunbreak Pro Controller
Updated 7/13/2022
Learn more about the special Sunbreak Pro Controller here!
Sunbreak Amiibo
Updated 9/13/2022
All the available Sunbreak Amiibo information found here!
Sunbreak Game Editions
Updated 7/13/2022
What are the different editions of Sunbreak and what's included in each of them?
Release Date and Time
Updated 3/9/2023
Learn more about the release date and times of Sunbreak for both the Switch and PC!
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