March 2022 Digital Event

More Sunbreak news came for the Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise) community at the digital event on March 15, 2022! They revealed a ton of info about new monsters, new locales, new characters, and the release date!

Digital Event Schedule

They unleashed a ton of Sunbreak news on March 15, 2022 at 7PM PDT / 10PM EDT! They streamed on their official Twitch channel and Youtube channel. We also livetweeted the event on our twitter.

Sunbreak Release Date

Will Be Released on June 30, 2022!

They revealed the release date of the expansion, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, to be on June 30, 2022! Get hyped!

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Release Date and New Monsters

New Monsters Announced

New Monster: Garangolm

A fanged beast introduced first introduced in Sunbreak. Garangolm is one of the Three Lords you need to hunt to prevent the calamity falling over Elgado and the Citadel. This new monster resides in the woodlands of Citadel.

It uses its huge body to attack. When enraged it covers its right arm in magma and the other arm in moss, making it attack with both water and fire elements.

Garangolm: Basic Information

New Monster: Blood Orange Bishaten

A new feisty subspecies of Bishaten has been found in the new locale that will be available in Sunbreak! The Blood Orange Bishaten looks almost the same as the Bishaten we know but instead of fruits it will throw exploding pinecones at you!

Blood Orange Bishaten: Basic Information

Returning Monster: Astalos

The Thunder Wyvern Astalos has made its way into Sunbreak! Originally from Monster Hunter Generations, older players will surely be familiar with this monster's thunderous return.

Astalos: Basic Information

The Three Lords

This main trio is known as the biggest threat to the kingdom, aptly named the Three Lords. The monsters being Lunagaron, Malzeno, and Garangolm.

New Small Monster

We have no name for it yet, but there's a new goofy-looking small monster introduced as well! It looks like a cross between a bat, a hyena, and a lizard.

New Locale and Endemic Life

The Citadel

The new locale is revealed to be called The Citadel! It includes forests, mountains, and ruined castles. We can't wait to explore it and discover new endemic life!

New Endemic Life

Morphed Wirebugs

The Sunbreak expansion will introduce new types of Wirebugs the Ruby and Gold Wirebug. Both wirebugs make it easier to initiate wyvern riding and improves the recovery speed of your Wirebug Gauge.

Marionette Spiders

Closely related to Puppet Spiders but are diffirentiated by its blue hair and striking orange patterns. According to the official site its silk can take control of a monster and potentially damage it if aimed to an obstacle. More details about this new endemic life will be revealed when the Sunbreak expansion is released.

New Amiibo

Brand New Amiibo

Accompanying the release of the Sunbreak expansion, 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 New Amiibo and Amiibo Unlocks

New Amiibo Layered Armor Unlock

Scanning these new Amiibo will gift hunters with new in-game layered armor called the Formal Dragon for the Palico, Palamute, and Hunter. Not to mention getting a chance to play the daily lottery for various prizes.

Sunbreak Expansion Editions and Price

Game Editions

Listed below are the available Sunbreak Expansion Editions and what's included in each one.

Edition Type	Inclusions
Standard Edition (Digital Version)	・ Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion
Deluxe Edition (Digital Version)	・ 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
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, and Double Deluxe

Price of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

The Sunbreak expansion costs $39.99 and 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. Meanwhile, the Deluxe Edition costs $51.13, and the Deluxe Kit costs $14.99 if bought separately.

Early Purchase Bonus

If you pre-purchase the Sunbreak Expansion, 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.

Sunbreak Bonus Add-On Content

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The Three Lords: Garangolm, Lunagaron, and Malzeno

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