Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

A huge DLC that significantly improves the main game in several ways. Monster hunters don't have much to wish for here - a few online friends are still highly recommended.

For new players, the more logical difficulty curve that Sunbreak presents, with a meaningful endgame challenge now correct and present, means there has never been a better time to jump into Monster Hunter Rise. Similarly, for lapsed players who were eventually put off by how trivial things had become, Sunbreak provides the perfect excuse to jump back in. Whatever angle you’re approaching Sunbreak from, sharpen those blades – you’re going to need them.

If you don't like Monster Hunter this expansion will not change your mind. However, if you do then this expansion is a must-buy. New Monsters and maps are a given but the updates to the switch skills, the follower system and various tweaks really add to the whole experience. Plus, with all the updates released so far already available, there is a massive amount of content here with more to come. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak may not be perfect but it skirts incredibly close to it.

If you’ve played the hell out of Monster Hunter Rise and are hungry for more, Sunbreak should be considered a must-have. With new monsters, locations, features and more, there’s just so much here that makes this latest Monster Hunter foray a richer, deeper and more enjoyable experience.

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is a great expansion that makes the game bigger than it already is. It adds more hours of gameplay, plus new content in the form of two new regions, moves, monsters, and equipment. It is a title accessible to all players, although focused on fans of the franchise.

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is the definitive experience in the franchise and packs dozens of hours of content into an all-new expansion. Powerful creatures, unique weapons, special abilities, and many interactions add up to a relatively accessible adventure, despite the insistence on a large amount of information.

The Sunbreak expansion only serves to elevate the already excellent experience that Monster Hunter Rise features, with a slew of new monsters, locales, armor, weapons, mechanics, and quality of life updates. It builds on nearly every aspect of the base game, without compromising anything in between. Just know that there is a high barrier to entry, especially for non-hardcore fans, in terms of price, difficulty, and grind.

Punctual, even if not perfect, the Sunbreak expansion brings good improvements and excellent content to Monster Hunter Rise. Although much is gameplay updates and more quality of life for the game, there are enough new features to hook the player and guarantee more dozens of hours invested.