Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Arrives Summer 2022 on Nintendo Switch

Written by Brandon Hofer on September 23, 2021

News: An expansion for the popular Monster Hunter title that was released earlier this year on Switch has been revealed.

Today’s Nintendo Direct opened up with an expansion to a popular Capcom game. Monster Hunter Rise released on the Nintendo Switch earlier this year and we now know when it is getting some new content. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak will include an all-new storyline with more monsters, in addition to new locales, gameplay elements, quest rank, and more. This expansion is slated to be released in Summer 2022.

For those who might not be familiar with Monster Hunter Rise, it is the latest installment in the action RPG series and transports players to Kamura Village, a colorful and tranquil setting that attracts visitors with its unique culture and innovative hunting technologies. The core gameplay experience in Monster Hunter Rise stays true to the highly-praised previous Monster Hunter entries, where hunters must equip their armor and select from one of the 14 different weapon types. As players defeat monsters and progress through the game, items carved from fallen foes can be used to craft unique weapons and armor that will increase their chances of future success and survival. Hunters can tackle these challenges solo, or with up to three other hunters in cooperative local or online play.

Monster Hunter Rise evolves the series by introducing several new and exciting mechanics for hunters to master. For the first time in a Monster Hunter game, wire-based grappling actions can be performed by using a “Wirebug” while standing or in mid-air, adding an all-new level of aerial maneuverability to hunting strategies and attacks. Additionally, the game debuts the “Wyvern Riding” technique, which allows players to temporarily take control of a monster and yields spectacular battle sequences during a hunt. Monster Hunter Rise also introduces new hunting partners called Palamutes, personalized and rideable “Canyne” companions that will provide players with a new set of attack options. The “Canyne” Palamute companions join the series favorite “Felyne” Palicoes in assisting players while out on a hunt.

Take a look at the trailer that was released today for the new expansion and then tell us what you think. Will you be picking this up next summer?