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To start Sunbreak content in Monster Hunter Rise, you need to be Hunter Rank 7 and have completed the Seven Star Urgent Quest: Serpent Goddess of Thunder, which is part of the Gathering Hub Key Quests. This will unlock the new content in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, allowing you to access new monsters, quests, and gameplay mechanics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Accessing Sunbreak Content
- How do you access Sunbreak content in Monster Hunter Rise? Complete the 7★ hub quest “Serpent Goddess of Thunder” in Monster Hunter Rise in order to access the new content in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.
Starting the DLC
- How do you start the DLC in Sunbreak? Starting the Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak DLC expansion is straightforward – all you need to do is get to Hunter Rank (HR) 7 and beat Thunder Serpent Narwa.
Requirements for Sunbreak
- Why can’t I access Sunbreak? The requirements for Sunbreak include owning the original version of the game, saving the village of Kamura by completing the Grand-Camp rank 7 quest entitled ‘Thunder Serpent Goddess‘, and meeting the Hunter Rank requirement.
Beating Rise to Play Sunbreak
- Do you have to beat Rise to play Sunbreak? No, Sunbreak is only accessible after you beat High Rank, but you can use the Defender Gear to rush through the Rise main story and reach Sunbreak as soon as possible.
Sunbreak Additions
- What does Sunbreak add to the base game? Sunbreak adds 17 monsters to Rise’s roster, including four brand new monsters to the franchise, such as the flagship Elder Dragon, Malzeno.
Master Rank
- Do I need Sunbreak to unlock Master Rank? In Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Master Rank and Master Rank quests are unlocked the moment you reach Elgado Outpost, with no need to reach higher Hunter Ranks beforehand.
Starting Sunbreak DLC
- When should I start Sunbreak DLC? Sunbreak is only accessible after you beat High Rank, but you can use the Defender Gear to rush through the Rise main story and reach Sunbreak as soon as possible.
Sunbreak and Rise Players
- Can Rise players play with Sunbreak? Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak players can still play quests and do hunts from the base game together, but base game players will not have access to Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak content.
Sunbreak Monsters
- How many monsters will Sunbreak add? Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak includes seven returning monsters, six monster subspecies, and four brand new monsters for a grand total of 17 creatures.
Difference between Rise and Sunbreak
- What is the difference between Rise and Sunbreak? Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is an expansion to the original Monster Hunter Rise, featuring improved gameplay, unique new monsters and hunting locales, and a new difficulty level in the form of Master Rank quests.
Sunbreak Final Boss
- Who is the final boss in Sunbreak DLC? Gaismagorm is an Elder Dragon and the final boss of the story of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.
Sunbreak Duration
- How long is Sunbreak? When focusing on the main objectives, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is about 32½ Hours in length, with 100% completion requiring around 312 Hours.
Sunbreak Expansion Cost
- How much is the Sunbreak expansion? The standalone Sunbreak expansion will cost $40 to purchase and requires the base Monster Hunter Rise game.
Sunbreak Requirements
- What level should I be to play Sunbreak? Before starting the Sunbreak expansion, you will need to have completed most of the main story in Monster Hunter Rise and completed the 7-star Hub Quest “Serpent Goddess of Thunder”.
Master Rank Cap
- What is the max MR rank in Sunbreak? Completing the story missions will see you reach MR 6, with the Master Rank cap then unlocking, although the exact cap is not known, it’s likely to be similar to previous Monster Hunter games, with a cap of HR 999.