Capcom have announced that the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion is set to launch on June 30 for the Nintendo Switch and PC.

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak launches on June 30

This expansion adds a staggering amount of new content where players will be tasks to journey across the sea to a new base of operations called the Elgado Outpost. From there, you’ll investigate new creatures known as the Three Lords, which is inspired by staples of Western horror.

Additional monsters are coming in Sunbreak. The expansion introduces a new monster called the Malzeno, the lupine Fanged Wyvern Lunagaron, Garangolm, and new subspecies such as Blood Orange Bishaten. There will also be returning monsters known from previous titles such as the voltaic Astalos.

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak will have 3 new amiibo - Malzeno, Palamute in “Canyne Mazeno X”, and Palico in “Felyne Malzeno X”. using these amiibo on your Switch will unlock a special layered armor, says Capcom.

Players who pre-order any version of Sunbreak will receive the “Loyal Dog” and “Striped Cat” layered armor sets for Palico and Palamute companions.

Monster Hunter: Rise is now available on the Nintendo Switch and PC through Steam.

If you still haven’t taken the plunge on the latest entry in the Monster Hunter series, check out our review of Monster Hunter Rise when it was released last year for the Switch.

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