Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak release date, monsters confirmed, and more

Astalos will make a return to the series along with Sunbreak (Image via Capcom)
Astalos will make a return to the series along with Sunbreak (Image via Capcom)

On March 15, 2022, Capcom conducted a detailed livestream regarding an upcoming expansion to Monster Hunter Rise called Sunbreak.

During the livestream, the developers confirmed that Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak will be released on June 30, 2022. Apart from that, there was information on five new monsters that will be released along with this expansion.

The developers also provided further information on a brand new location, new quests, master rank, and pre-order bonuses.


Everything Monster Hunter Rise players need to know about upcoming Sunbreak expansion

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Firstly, it is important to mention that Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak pre-orders will begin on March 15, 2022. Players who already own the base game can buy the expansion separately.

However, those who do not own the base game will be able to buy a combined set containing both Monster Hunter Rise as well as Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.

Secondly, along with the brand new expansion, the developers have confirmed five monsters that will be released. Out of those, two were already known from before, namely Lunagaron and the Elder Dragon Malzeno.

Apart from that, the other confirmed monsters are Garangolm, Blood Orange Bishaten and Astalos. All of these monsters look quite unique and are bound to excite players when they get to fight them on June 30, 2022.

Lastly, players will be visiting a brand new location called The Citadel to set up their new outpost in Elgado. In the Elgado outpost, players will come across new characters such as Dame Fiorayne, Admiral Galleus, Bahari (the scientist), Chichae (quest damsel), Minayle (the Blacksmith), Oboro (merchant) and several others who will be aiding the players in their hunts.

The primary objective of the players will be to take down Garangolm, Malzeno and Lunagaron. These three monsters have been titled as the Three Lords by the Elgado outpost as they are the ones who are causing the most trouble.

However, apart from these monsters, players will come across others such as Rathalos, Zinogre and Bazelgeuse in brand new master rank quests. Obviously, for players to take part in these quests, they will have to finish "Serpent Goddess of Thunder" in the base version of the game.

While veterans might have already done so, new players will be provided with a brand new Defender Set for free that can be used to steamroll the contents of the base game so that they can join their friends on the Sunbreak journey.