★ February 2023 Sunbreak Digital Event airs on Feb. 1!
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The Sunbreak expansion DLC for Monster Hunter Rise is out now in all regions for PC and Steam! 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.
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A digital event livestream is slated to air on February 1, 2023 which aims to announce details about this upcoming fourth Free Title Update for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak! Check out the article below for a quick glance on the date and time, as well as a handy countdown timer!
February 2023 Digital Event Livestream - Release Date and Time
The Sunbreak expansion will release for PlayStation, XBOX, and Game Pass sometime in Spring 2023. This coincides with the planned release of Title Update 5 for Switch and Steam so maybe we'll get it on the same day!
MH Rise Release Date on
PlayStation, Xbox, and Game Pass
| Monster Guide | Armor | Weapons |
|---|---|---|
 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 |
|---|
| • 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 |
|---|---|
 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 |
|---|---|
 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
 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 |
|---|---|
 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.
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| Price Speculation (based on base game amiibos) |
Malzeno: $24.99 Canyne Malzeno: $19.99 Felyne Malzeno: $19.99 |
|---|---|
| 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
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| Price |
US: $74.99 (unconfirmed) UK: £64.99–69.99 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Beginner | Great Izuchi |
| Intermediate | Tetranadon |
| Expert | Astalos |
| Advanced | Malzeno |
Digital Events and Livestreams
| Sunbreak Release Countdown (US Eastern Time) |
|---|
| 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 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
Release Date for Playstation and Xbox
Updated 1/24/2023
MH Rise Release Date for Playstation and Xbox, game editions, and more!
Title Update 3 Information
Updated 11/26/2022
All the new stuff in Sunbreak's Free Title Update 3!
Update Version 13.0 Patch Notes
Updated 12/8/2022
All the patch notes for Title Update 3 of Sunbreak! Includes new monsters, features, and more!
November 16 Digital Event
Updated 11/16/2022
All will be revealed about Free Title Update 3 in this Digital Event!
Plush Layered Weapons
Updated 11/20/2022
Check out all the layered weapons in the Stuffed Monster series DLC!
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 1/27/2023
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 6/30/2022
Learn more about the release date and times of Sunbreak for both the Switch and PC!
Digital Events and Livestreams
Updated 1/26/2023
What we learned from each event
Update Roadmap and Schedule
Updated 12/26/2022
All future updates to the game
Patch Notes
Updated 12/8/2022
Every patch note per update
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Afflicted Dire Wing
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Afflicted Dire Slogbone
Afflicted Dire Hardhorn
Afflicted Dire Shard
Afflicted Dire Cortex
Tigrex
Diablos
Lucent Nargacuga
Violet Mizutsune
Lunagaron
Gore Magala
Seething Bazelgeuse
Rathalos
Pyre Rakna-Kadaki
Teostra
Rajang
Blood Orange Bishaten
Magma Almudron
Astalos
Kushala Daora
Mizutsune
Zinogre
Crimson Glow Valstrax
Furious Rajang
Goss Harag
Aurora Somnacanth
Rathian
Malzeno
Shagaru Magala
Khezu
Daimyo Hermitaur
Shogun Ceanataur
Pukei-Pukei
Anjanath
Bazelgeuse
Garangolm
Gold Rathian
Silver Rathalos
Aknosom
Things to Do First
Sunbreak Walkthrough
New Silkbind Attacks and Switch Skills
Weapon Balance Changes
Follower Quests
All Sunbreak Sub-Camps
All Sunbreak Relic Records
Buddy Recon Locations
Palico Secret Support Skills
Cohoot Locations
Follower Collab Quests
Talisman Farming
Ore Locations by Map
Ore Farming Routes
Endgame Content
Anomaly Quests
Astalos
Aurora Somnacanth
Blood Orange Bishaten
Chaotic Gore Magala
Daimyo Hermitaur
Espinas
Furious Rajang
Gaismagorm
Garangolm
Gold Rathian
Gore Magala
Lunagaron
Magma Almudron
Malzeno
Pyre Rakna-Kadaki
Risen Kushala Daora
Risen Teostra
Scorned Magnamalo
Seregios
Silver Rathalos
Shagaru Magala
Shogun Ceanataur
