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Experience Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise): Sunbreak with the demo. Find out the release date of the Sunbreak demo, how to download it on Nintendo Switch and Steam (PC), and other new features below!
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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 |
Everything You Need To Know About Sunbreak DLC
The Sunbreak demo will replace the Monster Hunter Rise base game demo after the entire expansion is released. The old demo which features Magnamalo will no longer be available to download after June 30, 2022.
This news was first announced in Monster Hunter's official Twitter account.
You get a free item pack upon release day when you play the Sunbreak demo. Be sure to download and play the demo while you can!
Free Rewards: How to Get Free Gifts
| 1 |  Go to the Monster Hunter Rise listing on the eShop. |
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| 2 | Click on Download Demo button just below the purchase button. |
| 3 |  Choose the MHR: Sunbreak option. |
| 4 | Wait for your download. The file size is 3.2GB so it may take a while. |
| 1 |  Search for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo on Steam or go to this link. |
|---|---|
| 2 |  Scroll down the page until you see the green Play Game button. Click on it! It should start downloading immediately. |
| 3 | Wait for your download. The file size is 7.5GB so it may take a while. |
You can hunt Sunbreak Monsters with varying degrees of difficulty. These quests are replayable, so you can hunt as much as you want!
| Difficulty | Monster |
|---|---|
| Beginner | Great Izuchi |
| Intermediate | Tetranadon |
| Expert | Astalos |
| Advanced | Malzeno |
A Tetranodon self-inflating, which it cannot do in Low and High Rank hunts.
The harder quests available in the demo not only feature the new monsters included in Sunbreak, but also the Master Rank versions of older monsters seen in the base game. These monsters now have several new moves on their arsenal, and will pack a stronger punch!
Does MH Rise Have Master Rank?
The Jungle map was first introduced in Monster Hunter 2. Now, all players can explore this tropical thicket at the Sunbreak Demo!
Both veterans and new players can test their skills with Training Quests available at the Sunbreak demo. Learn basic hunting skills, new Switch Skills and Silkbind Attacks, and Wyvern Riding. These quests are replayable so you can try them out as much as you like!
How to Switch Skill Swap
The Sunbreak demo quests can be played with other players via local multiplayer on the Nintendo Switch and online multiplayer for both consoles. Use this as a chance to hone up your skills and prepare for the arrival of Master Rank hunts!
The Monster Hunter series is no stranger to promoting its releases with demos. Capcom historically drops their final demos a week or two before release!
| Game | Demo Release | Full Release |
|---|---|---|
| Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate | August 16, 2018 | August 28, 2018 |
| Monster Hunter World | January 19, 2018 (3rd beta) |
January 26, 2018 |
| Monster Hunter World: Iceborne | August 30, 2019 (Final beta) |
September 6, 2019 |
| Monster Hunter Rise | March 11, 2021 (Version 2) | March 26, 2021 |
The following contains content from the Sunbreak Demo. Impressions may change once the full version is released.
Comment below on what you think of the demo!
A lot of players may have a hard time mastering the new Switch Skills, and it seems like it will take some time mastering some of the other skills introduced in the demo as well.
Although, according to an official interview on the game, it seems like the balance of the game won't be heavily affected by these skills. So you have the choice of not using these new skills if you are not comfortable.
With the onset of more powerful Switch Skills for Master Rank in Sunbreak, Wirebug Gauge use will be more prominent. It's important to grab wirebugs along the way, and think before using a skill to manage your gauge properly.
New silkbind attacks were made available in the demo, but no Switch Skills have been officially shown. This is disappointing for fans who want to get ahead and figure out new skills to be released in Sunbreak.
List of All New Silkbind Attacks and Switch Skills
The silkbind attack Strongarm Stance is a new powerful move for the great sword. Using Strongarm Stance, the hunter reinforces their arms and their weapon to fend off attacks with a counter.
It may take some getting used to since after the counter, changing the direction of your attack doesn't work.
Great Sword Guide
The gunlance's new silkbind attack, Bullet Barrage is an easy to use and fast. Using this, you jump at the opponent at high speed and causes great damage.
Overall, this is a good addition to the gunlance's set of moves.
Gunlance Guide
The Insect Glaive's kinsect bonus, Powder Vortex, allows the Kinsect to collect dust particles and then concentrates them for an explosion. This move is very powerful in the demo, and can be used to your advantage when fighting tough monsters like Malzeno.
In addition to Powder Vortex, other kinsect bonuses were added. A lot of good buffs were added on Sunbreak which further strengthens the Insect Glaive weapon.
Insect Glaive Guide
With Spirit Helm Breaker's damage reduction and Soaring Kick's extended cooldown means that the Long Sword isn't as powerful as it was before.
Although the Long Sword has a lot of great counters for fights, it may not hold it's position as one of the most powerful weapons once Sunbreak releases.
Malzeno is a moderately strong monster and a great addition to Sunbreak. Although intimidating at first with its teleport skills and slam attacks, it has a lot of weak points that can be exploited.
Since it is not as big as other monsters and its weak points are on its front legs, it can be easily hit and defeated when you know its patterned attacks.
As you play the demo, you will notice that your maximum HP will increase rapidly. Apparently, a system has been implemented that automatically gathers human soul birds at regular intervals.
We got a preview of the Jungle, and the whole map was nostalgic but at the same time refreshing with its secret passages and tunnels. We can expect more new exciting places to discover with the release of the game!
Jungle Map and Sub-Camp Location
It is important to know the lay of the land and find out where these critters are hanging so you can easily lure monsters into their habitat.
List of Endemic Life
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.
| ・Boarding on a Palamute has become faster ・You don't need to jump on the wall to climb it, you can just walk towards it and start climbing (toggle on or off in options: Transition to Wall Climbing) ・You can now choose whether or not to automatically ride a wyvern when attacking it or not (toggle on or off in options: Buttons for Wyvern Riding) ・The route of Great Wirebugs are now displayed on the map. |
Everything You Need To Know About Sunbreak DLC
Update 16.0 Patch Notes
Updated 7/7/2023
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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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