Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Latest News
★ Everything You Need To Know About Sunbreak
┗ Release Date | Silkbind Attacks and Switch Skills
┗ New Monsters | Weapon Changes | Pro Controller
┗ All Game Editions | Preorder Bonuses | Amiibo
The Sunbreak Demo is out now for both Switch and PC!
Capcom likes to drop info about the Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise): Sunbreak DLC every other month, so we compiled every bit of info they've ever released about it all in one place. Learn about its demo, release date, confirmed monsters, features like Master Rank and new Switch Skills, new amiibos, new Special Edition pro controller, how to pre-order Sunbreak, and every Sunbreak-related trailer.
List of Contents
Sunbreak Digital Events and Livestreams Summary |
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![]() └ Espinas, Gore Magala, Daimyo Hermitaur └ Pyre Rakna-Kadaki ・ New Locale: Jungle ・ Demo announced and released a day after (June 14) ・ Free Title Update coming in August 2022! └ Lucent Nargacuga and Forlorn Arena Map |
![]() └ Seregios, Aurora Somnacanth, Magma Almudron ・ New quest type: Follower Collab Quests ・ Intro to new Silkbind Attacks and Switch Skills ・ Switch Skill Swap |
![]() └ Garangolm, Blood Orange Bishaten, Astalos ・ New Locale: Citadel ・ New Product Information: └ Release Date, Game Editions, amiibo, Preorder Bonus |
![]() └ Malzeno, Shogun Ceanataur ・ Master Rank confirmed |
Digital Events and Livestreams
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 |
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List of Sunbreak Small Monsters
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.
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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
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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
All Sunbreak New Features |
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It was also confirmed that the Sunbreak DLC will offer the increased difficulty G Rank or Master Rank. Keep your blades sharp because we're in for a good fight!
To play Sunbreak you should have hunted Narwa in the ★7 Hub Quest: Serpent Goddess of Thunder.
The monsters that can be hunted in the Master Rank will move differently compared to Low/High Rank monsters.
With Master Rank comes all-new Silkbind Attacks and Switch Skills for all 14 weapons. There's also a new feature called Switch Skill Swap in which you can swap your Switch Skill loadouts with each other mid-combat, allowing for more flexibility in your fights!
New Silkbind Attacks and Switch Skills
Of course, new moves will mean some changes to our tier list. While we haven't adjusted our tier list page yet (we're saving it for release!), we talk about the changes in a separate article. We also make some balance predictions according to how we ranked them.
Weapon Changes and Balance Predictions
Sunbreak is promising not just one new locale, but two! Its first Free Title Update will also include another Arena map. We can't wait to explore and find all the secrets!
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There are tons of new Endemic Life in Sunbreak. We're looking forward to hunting for the Rare Endemic Life in the Jungle and the Citadel!
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In a new type of quest, Follower Collab Quests allow you to go on hunts with NPCs such as Fiorayne, Jae, Luchika, Admiral Galleus, and Master Arlow. Characters from Kamura Village like Hinoa and Minoto will also be available as Followers. You will also earn special rewards from these quests!
These characters are part of the research team that resides in the Elgado Outpost, working together to find out what's going on with Malzeno and the other monsters in the Kingdom.
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List of Characters and Voice Actors
Of course, the Tea Shop will be travelling with us to Elgado. You can choose to activate the new feature called Hopping Skewers, which will alter the effect of the dangos by changing the level and activation rate.
From their tweet, it seems like it will greatly enhance, moderately enhance, and downgrade one dango each in terms of level, and do the opposite when it comes to activation chance. Be careful which one you choose, and get those Dango Tickets ready to compensate!
Although not officially announced, the Palico in the Sunbreak Demo is able to use two new Palico Moves, Lottery Box and Kittenator. The Lottery Box allows your buddy to use a random Palico Move that it wouldn't otherwise be able to, including the powerful Kittenator, which may be exclusive to Lottery Box as a kind of Ultimate Attack.
With the new Palamute command, Sniff 'em out!, they're making our Palamute more useful for farming items on the map! You're able to pick and choose which item you want to track down and your Palamute will go look for it. It remains to be seen whether this means your Palamute will automatically go to the nearest one or if it just appears on the map as an icon.
The Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak release date is on June 30, 2022, on both the Switch and PC as paid DLC. This information was released during the Digital Event on March 15, 2022.
Sunbreak Release Date and Release Time
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
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Everything You Need To Know About Sunbreak
Updated 6/24/2022
Learn about all the new features introduced in Sunbreak!
Capcom Showcase
Updated 6/13/2022
Capcom will reveal in-depth info about their upcoming games. Learn more about what to expect for Sunbreak!
Weapon Changes and Predictions
Updated 6/24/2022
Learn about the best weapon changes in Sunbreak and our predictions for the expansion's balance updates!
How to Preload
Updated 6/14/2022
Learn more about available preload information for Sunbreak!
Demo Guide
Updated 6/16/2022
See what monsters are featured in the demo and how to beat them!
Sunbreak Pro Controller
Updated 6/21/2022
Learn more about the special Sunbreak Pro Controller here!
Sunbreak Amiibo
Updated 6/21/2022
All the available Sunbreak Amiibo information found here!
Sunbreak Game Editions
Updated 6/21/2022
What are the different editions of Sunbreak and what's included in each of them?
Preorder Bonuses and How to Preorder
Updated 6/14/2022
How do I avail of the bonus layered armor for my buddies in Sunbreak?
Follower Quests
Updated 6/13/2022
What are Follower Quests and who can join you?
Release Date and Time
Updated 6/14/2022
Learn more about the release date and times of Sunbreak for both the Switch and PC!
Digital Events and Livestreams
Updated 6/14/2022
What we learned from each event
Update Roadmap and Schedule
Updated 6/13/2022
All future updates to the game
Patch Notes
Updated 6/14/2022
Every patch note per update
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