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Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak DLC Announced for 2022

Capcom has announced the first major expansion for Monster Hunter Rise titled Sunbreak. The next expansion is set to release in summer 2022.


The brief trailer showcased a terrifying new monster perched over dilapidated gothic ruins. Capcom is promising a new story, new locales, monsters, and hunting actions, and quest ranks when Sunbreak is released next year.


Capcom highlighted the "eerie new setting" in the trailer but says more details on the upcoming expansion plus new monsters and gameplay will be revealed soon.

Monster Hunter Rise is the most recent, mainline Monster Hunter game and introduced several new gameplay mechanics and monsters. Although it was a more traditional Monster Hunter experience, gameplay advances and quality-of-life improvements made it one of the best in the series for newcomers and veterans alike.

Check out IGN's Monster Hunter Rise review for our full take on the latest Capcom blockbuster and check out everything announced at the Nintendo Direct.


Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

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