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Tuesday28th Jun 2022
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Gets A Stunning Launch Trailer
Major expansion launches this week
During the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, Capcom's Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion got a meaty launch trailer to celebrate its upcoming release on June 30th. The trailer itself showcases some slick gameplay footage alongside story cinematic. Towards the end of the trailer, we got a look at the...
Thursday23rd Jun 2022
News Capcom Offering Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo 'Item Pack' Bonus
A special DLC launch promo
Here's one extra reason why you should download and try out the new Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak demo. The save data from this demo can be used to unlock some extra goodies in the full DLC when it arrives next week. This is what you'll get in this special bonus items pack: 60 mega potions, 15 pitfall traps, 30 energy...
Wednesday22nd Jun 2022
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak amiibo Up For Pre-Order, Older Figures Restocked (UK)
Complete your collection
Update: Some figures are now starting to sell out, although stock seems a little temperamental. We'll leave all of the links available for you in our original article below, but we wouldn't hang about if you're wanting one that's showing in stock when you visit the store! Original Article: We have some great news for...
News Capcom Highlights Photo Mode Features Coming To Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
See for yourself
Next week sees the release of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak - the new DLC for Capcom's latest Monster Hunter entry. We've already seen (and played) some of this new DLC, but Capcom is still finding some new things to show off ahead of Sunbreak's release on 30th June. This time we've got a look at the "additional camera features"...
Friday17th Jun 2022
News Capcom Teases New Armour Sets Coming To Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
Take a look
It's absolutely packed out with game releases and announcements this month, and one other thing you won't want to miss out on is Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak - a new DLC for the latest entry in the Monster Hunter series. Ahead of the release later this month on 30th June, Capcom has revealed the new armour sets based on the Gore Magala...
Wednesday15th Jun 2022
News Capcom Announces Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo, Now Available
Sample some battles & multiplayer
Update [Wed 15th Jun, 2022 03:00 BST]: This demo is now live - head on over to the Switch eShop to download it. Enjoy! @monsterhunter - The Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak demo is now available to download on Nintendo Switch and Steam! Find it on the Monster Hunter Rise store page on your platform of choice. To...
Tuesday14th Jun 2022
News Capcom Reveals Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Roadmap For 2022 And Beyond
The first "free title update" arrives in August
During the Capcom Showcase earlier on, we got a look at a new trailer for the upcoming Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak DLC and the announcement of a free demo. Included within this news was also a look at the DLC's roadmap for 2022 and beyond. Capcom has already outlined what hunters can expect in...
Thursday9th Jun 2022
News New Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Footage Leads Hunt Against Lunagaron
Awoooo
The official Monster Hunter Twitter account has shared some brand new footage of the upcoming expansion to Monster Hunter Rise. With Sunbreak launching on 30th June, you'll be going up against some brand new (and returning) ferocious monsters. Where To Buy Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Collector's Edition, Pro Controller And amiibo In the...
Thursday2nd Jun 2022
Hands On Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Is Looking Like A Mighty Meaty Hunk Of DLC
More than just new monsters and new quests
Monster Hunter Rise is tremendous — if you haven't played it, you only have to look at our review to see how much we loved it — so when Capcom asked if we fancied having a pop at the honking new DLC expansion titled Sunbreak, we couldn't say no. We got to have a go at just two of the quests on offer...
Friday20th May 2022
News Feast Your Eyeballs On More New Weapon Moves In Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
One for you Bow stylists
This past week Capcom has been releasing video demonstrations for the many weapons of Monster Hunter Rise, with a focus on new Switch Skills that'll be introduced with the Sunbreak expansion. Another three videos have now landed to showcase more smart moves. This time around we have the Bow, Charge Blade and Gunlance, all...
Thursday19th May 2022
News New Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Weapon Showcases Have 100% More Insect Glaive
Update: We also get a good look at new Hunting Horn moves
Update (19th May 13:30BST): Capcom has now also added a video for the rather marvellous Hunting Horn, enjoy! Original Article (18th May 13:00BST) Though it's still over a month away (arriving on 30th June), Capcom is promoting Sunbreak - the major upcoming expansion for Monster Hunter...
Tuesday17th May 2022
News Here's A Look At Follower Quests In Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
They're better at the game than us
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, a 'massive expansion' for the game, is creeping ever closer. Due on 30th June, it'll add a whole lot of content and also new features, one of which is Follower Quests. Revealed in a Digital Event for the game earlier this month, these are single-player only and involve you heading...
Monday16th May 2022
News Capcom Showcases New Weapon Skills For Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
More stuff to forget when a big monster is leaping at you
Monster Hunter Rise is a marvellous videogame, but on 30th June it'll (hopefully) get even better with the arrival of its 'massive expansion' - Sunbreak. The DLC will add a new location, cast, additional and overhauled monsters, along with some interesting gameplay tweaks and mechanics. In...
Tuesday10th May 2022
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Event Reveals Follower Quests, New Monsters And More
Along with a snazzy new trailer, of course
Today brought us the May Monster Hunter Digital Event, which unsurprisingly was dedicated to the upcoming 'massive expansion' for Monster Hunter Rise - Sunbreak; it launches on 30th June. The headline part of the broadcast was the flashy new trailer (above) that set the scene for some further details. An...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Will Have A Gorgeous Switch Pro Controller
Look at it
Today brought the latest Monster Hunter Digital Event, once again focused on the upcoming 'massive expansion' for Monster Hunter Rise - Sunbreak. It had some nitty gritty details that we've covered here, but also unveiled a rather handsome Pro Controller, pictured above. You can see some nice shots of it
Watch Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event (May) - Live!
Gear up for 'exciting new info'
Monster Hunter Rise is getting close to the release of its 'massive expansion', with Sunbreak due to launch on 30th June. We now have another Digital Event to look forward to, with the expansion's Director Yoshitake Suzuki taking the lead. It's promised that "the development team is set to reveal exciting new info...
Friday6th May 2022
News Capcom Reiterates That 13GB Monster Hunter Rise Update Will Be Mandatory For Online Play
Even if you don't buy the Sunbreak expansion
Update [6th May at 13:30BST]: Capcom has published an updated customer information page (Japanese), reiterating the information from the March event that you'll need to download and install a 13GB update on 30th June in order to access online play in Monster Hunter Rise. It'll be mandatory for online...
Thursday28th Apr 2022
News Capcom Confirms New Digital Event For Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
"New gameplay info, monsters, and more"
The launch of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is inching closer, with the hefty expansion releasing on June 30th, 2022. Capcom is looking to ramp up the hype train for the release with a brand new digital event taking place on May 10th at 7:00 PDT / 15:00 BST, with game director Yoshitake Suzuki taking the...
Friday22nd Apr 2022
News Capcom Confirms Next Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak 'News Reveal' For May
You can officially rule out a digital event for April, then
In mid-March we had a Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event, which confirmed a release date for the 'massive expansion' along with new footage and reveals. Capcom has been pretty consistent with these online streams, also using them in the past to showcase in-game events and DLC. If...
Wednesday20th Apr 2022
Random Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's 'Gowngoat' May Be Too Cute To Hunt
We want Gowngoat armour, though
It's still a while away, but a few of us in Nintendo Life Towers™ are counting the days until Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, the 'massive expansion' to a game that's already a stand-out on Switch. The Monster Hunter marketing campaign is in full swing, too, regularly revealing snippets of information to keep us...
Friday15th Apr 2022
News Take A Closer Look At The Citadel And Garangolm In Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
Are you ready for the challenge?
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, the 'massive expansion' heading to the Switch / PC title on 30th June, will no doubt seek to emulate the success of the Iceborne expansion that was previously released for Monster Hunter: World on PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / PC. An info
Thursday14th Apr 2022
News Capcom Officially Reveals Two New Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Characters
Take a look
The Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is due to arrive on the Nintendo Switch this June, and ahead of its release, Capcom has been sharing more footage and screenshots of the DLC. Now, in the latest update, it's given hunters a look at the characters Sir Jae (a close-range melee fighter) and Dame Luchika (a ranged unit) - originally shown...
Thursday24th Mar 2022
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Footage Showcases Deluxe Edition Content
Unlock some stylish threads
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is due out on June 30th and Capcom have shown off brand new footage showcasing one of the layered armour sets that the game's Deluxe Edition will bag you. With a few more months until the expansion's release, the short video should at least give you a bit more context to help make an informed...
Wednesday23rd Mar 2022
Arriving this June
Update [Wed 23rd Mar, 2022 02:15 GMT]: Here's your reminder that the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Collector's Edition is now available to pre-order. <products id="18098"> Original Story [Wed 16th Mar, 2022 03:00 GMT]: Following its Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak digital event yesterday, Capcom revealed a collector's...
Thursday17th Mar 2022
News Capcom Releasing Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Diorama Set (Japan)
amiibo included
Capcom is going all out with the upcoming release of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak - with all sorts of digital and physical editions. One other that's now been spotted is a "special edition" diorama set. It's getting a release in Japan and will allow fans to recreate a scene out of Sunbreak with the assistance of three new amiibo...
Tuesday15th Mar 2022
Watch Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event - Live!
New reveals for the massive Summer expansion
Monster Hunter Rise has proven to be a major success on Switch and now PC, and this Summer we're due to get its major expansion, Sunbreak. It could deliver a big boost to Rise, and with its release getting closer we're promised 'new reveals' in this Digital Showcase. We've had teases and some reveals...
Tuesday8th Mar 2022
News Monster Hunter Digital Event Takes Place Next Week
20 minutes of reveals, gameplay and more!
Capcom has announced that a Monster Hunter Digital Event will take place next week, and will last around 20 minutes. The broadcast will focus on the new Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak expansion, and will include "exciting reveals of new monsters, gameplay info, and more". The event will take place on Tuesday...
Wednesday2nd Mar 2022
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Twitter Account Teases New Monster Variants
Plus, the monsters are receiving their finishing touches
While Monster Hunter Rise is getting regular updates, it's been a minute since we've heard much about progress on the upcoming expansion, Sunbreak. However, that all changed this morning with a brief little Tweet from the official Monster Hunter account by the expansion's director, Yoshitake...
Wednesday19th Jan 2022
News Monster Hunter Rise Has A Collab With Universal Studios Japan, As Sunbreak Teases Continue
"Kingdom Creatures" is your clue
Monster Hunter Rise is a game that keeps giving, with Capcom still rolling out regular free updates in the runup to the Summer's major expansion, Sunbreak. Updates on both fronts have arrived over the past 24 hours, including some particularly snazzy armor sets. First up, on 21st January we'll get the Universal...
Tuesday28th Dec 2021
News Capcom Will Reveal More About Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak In Spring 2022
"Stay tuned"
We've known about the new massive paid expansion coming to Monster Hunter Rise for some time now, but so far, little has been revealed about it. That's all set to change next year - with Capcom teasing on social media it would share much more around Spring 2022, in the lead up to Sunbreak's Summer 2022 release. This upcoming DLC...
