Starting the Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak DLC

To start the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak DLC, you need to complete the 7★ hub quest “Serpent Goddess of Thunder” in Monster Hunter Rise, which is the “end” of the base game story, and then you can access the new content in Sunbreak. This requires you to have reached Hunter Rank (HR) 7 and beaten Thunder Serpent Narwa, after which you can launch Sunbreak and begin your new adventure.

Accessing Sunbreak

Requirements for Sunbreak

To access Sunbreak, you must have completed the 7-star Hub Quest “Serpent Goddess of Thunder”, and it’s essential to note that only the Hub Quests are required to access Sunbreak, not the Village Quests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How do I launch Sunbreak?

You must have completed the 7-star Hub Quest “Serpent Goddess of Thunder” to start Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.

Q2: When should I start Sunbreak DLC?

Sunbreak is only accessible after you beat High Rank, and the Sunbreak content will be unlocked only after you complete the majority of the main game quests.

Q3: Why can’t I access Sunbreak?

You will need to have completed the 7-star Hub Quest “Serpent Goddess of Thunder” to access Sunbreak.

Q4: Do I need to finish Rise before Sunbreak?

No, Sunbreak is only after you beat High Rank, and there’s a powerful armor set (aka Defender Gear) that is available for players to rush through the Rise main story and reach Sunbreak as soon as possible.

Q5: Can you go straight into Sunbreak?

You’ll need a copy of Monster Hunter Rise in order to play Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, and if you’re looking to jump right in to the new content added in Sunbreak, be sure to complete the following quest from Monster Hunter Rise.

Q6: How long is Sunbreak DLC?

When focusing on the main objectives, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is about 32½ Hours in length, and if you’re a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 312 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Q7: What quest do you start Sunbreak?

You will need to have completed the 7-star Hub Quest “Serpent Goddess of Thunder” to start Sunbreak.

Q8: Is Sunbreak the last expansion?

No, MH6 is next, and Sunbreak just got title updates until then, making it extremely unlikely to get a second expansion.

Q9: How do you unlock investigations in Sunbreak?

To unlock Anomaly Investigations, you’ll first need to beat the main story of Sunbreak, then reach MR10 to unlock Afflicted Monsters and Anomaly Quests.

Q10: Is Magnamalo the final boss?

Magnamalo is a challenging fight in Monster Hunter Rise, but not an unfair one, and it’s not even the final boss of the game.

Q11: What is the longest Monster Hunter game?

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is the longest Monster Hunter game, with a massive action-RPG and a 79-hour runtime.

Q12: Is Sunbreak a paid expansion?

MH Rise: Sunbreak was released on June 30, 2022, for both the Nintendo Switch and PC, and Sunbreak is a paid, massive expansion that costs $39.99.

Q13: Should I start Sunbreak after Narwa?

If you’ve defeated Narwa in the Serpent Goddess of Thunder quest, you’re ready to go, and remember that Village Quests are separate from Hub Quests, and are not required to start Sunbreak.

Q14: Do I need Sunbreak for master rank?

Master Rank quests, weapons, armor & more will unlock once you reach Elgado Outpost in Sunbreak, and there is no need to reach higher Hunter Ranks beforehand.

Q15: 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, adding a fresh layer of challenge and excitement to the game.