Genre: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Monster Hunter Rise
A Message From Director Suzuki – New Decorations & Rampage Decorations!
Hey Hunters,
How’re the hunts going?
We’re back today with another update from Sunbreak’s Director Suzuki, who this week, has a confirmation that’s sure to please those of us that appreciate their sets full of the spiciest decorations.
There’s also a reminder about the free “Velkhana Costume” Palamute layered armour set, which is available now to all Rise and Sunbreak players!
Before that though, let’s look at that decoration news…
As part of Free Title Update 5, we'll be adding multiple new decorations and Rampage Decorations to the game. Please stay tuned for more details to come. (The image shown is a decoration related to disabling damage reactions during certain attacks.)
- Suzuki, Sunbreak Director
That’s right, we’re getting both new decorations and Rampage Decorations to further augment and upgrade our weapons and armour! We even got a look at one of these new decorations, Shockproof Jewel 1, a handy one slot that disables damage reactions when you hit a friend or when a friend hits you!
Fun Fact: This will be a brand-new skill for a lot of Hunters, but it first appeared in Monster Hunter Frontier under a different name!
The best bit, there’s even more decorations waiting to be discovered as part of Free Title Update 5!
Get Your Free Velkhana Palamute Layered Armour
Oh yes, you can get your faithful Palamute buddies the coolest layered armour right now, totally free!
Just head over to the DLC page below to download it and charge into the hunt, flagship style!
A Message From Director Suzuki – New Melding Pots Revealed!
Hey Hunters,
We hope you’ve had a great week so far!
Recently, Sunbreak’s Director Suzuki revealed that two new melding would be coming to the game as part of Free Title Update 5! Today, Director Suzuki has shared even more information on what these new additions will be…
As part of Free Title Update 5, we will be adding Qurious Melding—Vigor to the Melding Pot, which will use afflicted materials. We will also add Qurious Melding—Cyclus, which allows you to make new talismans by using talismans created from afflicted materials.
- Suzuki, Sunbreak Director
That’s Qurious Melding-Vigor and Qurious Melding-Cyclus officially revealed! These will differ from existing melding options as the talismans they create require afflicted materials to craft.
How exactly they’ll augment your sets and hunting prowess we’ll find out in the near future as we approach Free Title Update 5’s arrival in April!
We’ll see you in the hunt!
- Monster Hunter Community Team
A Message From Director Suzuki - New Decoration Features & Weapon Adjustments!
Hey Hunters,
How’s it going?
Before we get into the latest updates from Sunbreak’s Director Suzuki, we just want to say welcome to all the Hunters that have joined us during the Steam sale!
Whether you’re saving Kamura from the Rampage in Monster Hunter Rise, or crossed the ocean to start your Master Rank adventures in Sunbreak’s Elgado Outpost, we hope the hunts are treating you well, it’s great to have you with us!
Moving onto today’s post, we’ve got not one, but two Free Title Update 5 info drops to share with you, so let’s make like a Jyuratodus and dive in!
Hey everyone! As part of Free Title Update 5, we will be making some adjustments to various weapon actions. Please wait for more info to come regarding the specific details.
We have an update regarding one of the in-game features. In Free Title Update 5, we will add a search by category filter option when creating decorations. Also, we are making improvements to the armour crafting and talisman management screen as well.
- Suzuki, Sunbreak Director
There you have it! Free Title Update 5 will include multiple weapon adjustments, as well as further quality of life improvements when it comes to gearing up and managing your sets!
Speaking of which, that decoration image is certainly worth a closer look…
That wraps up today’s post! Thanks for taking the time to check it out!
We’ll see you in the hunt!
- Monster Hunter Community Team
A Message From Director Suzuki - New Anomaly Investigation Search Settings!
Hey Hunters,
We hope your hunts have been glorious and the mantles flowing for you!
Starting last week, Sunbreak's Director Suzuki has begun sharing new information on what's coming to the game as part of Free Title Update 5's arrival in April.
Things kicked off with news of new Melding Pots, and this week Director Suzuki is back with some more quality of life news for Anomaly Investigations...
Hey everyone! We have an update regarding one of the in-game features. As part of Free Title Update 5, we are adding the ability to search by materials when using the Anomaly Investigation search function.
- Suzuki, Sunbreak Director
As the team have continued to grow Sunbreak's expansive endgame, even more materials have been added to power-up and customise your gear even further. This quality of life addition will make it easier to quickly identify the right Anomaly Investigations to go for, depending on what afflicted monster parts you're looking for!
This means more time in the hunt, and a little less time with your head buried in your hunting notes!
That wraps up today's post! Thanks for taking the time to check it out.
Encounter new challenges and rewards in Anomaly Research Quests including: - New monsters, including Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax - A8 ★ quests - Anomaly Investigations up to Lv. 220 - New Features for Qurious Crafting including unlocked weapon crafting limits and new items at the Anomaly Research Lab
Event Quests
Complete Event Quests to gain special rewards!
Paid DLC
A variety of DLC has been added, including layered armor sets!
Title Update Ver.14.0.0.0 includes the following additional updates.
Available
February 7, 2023
Required Space
About 2.6 GB
Main Additions / Changes
Patch Ver. 14.0.0.0 includes (1) content that requires purchase of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak in order to access, and (2) content that only requires you to install the patch in order to access. Every addition or update that requires the purchase of the Sunbreak expansion will be indicated in the list below. If an item has the ★ symbol next it, that means you can only access this content with purchase of the expansion.
New Story Elements
A new monster has been added and will appear in Gathering Hub quests.(★)
New afflicted monsters and new Risen elder dragons have been added to the game.(★)
New quests have been added.(★)
The level cap for Anomaly Investigations has been raised.(★)
A wider variety of monsters now appear on Anomaly Investigations.(★)
New weapons, armor, layered equipment, and skills have been added.(★)
Azure Star "Dragon Dance" and Azure Era "Soaring Dragon" have been added as layered weapons.(★)
The level cap for armor upgrades has been raised.(★)
New skills have been added to the pool of potential skills available during Qurious Armor Crafting.(★)
You can now earn extra bonuses when expanding the Anomaly Slots on a weapon.(★)
New prizes have been added to the Market's lottery.(★)
New trinkets and hanging scrolls have been added.(★)
New items have been added for trade at the Anomaly Research Lab.(★)
New System Elements
New "Hunter Loadout" feature added to the item box. (To preserve the stability of the game data, this update will add 14 pages for the Hunter Loadout, with the next update expanding the number of pages to 28.)
New feature to enable/disable "Sale BGM" at the housekeeper.
New Guild Card titles have been added.(★)
A new Badge of Heroes has been added.(★)
Steam-Version-Only Additions and Changes
New "3D Audio" option.
Bug Fixes and Balance Adjustments
In Ver.3.1.0.0, an issue was addressed that prevented the player from carving a severed tail if the tail overlapped with the fence switch in the Arena. This fix was not properly reflected in Ver.10.0.2.0 and onward, so it has been fixed again.
A notification will now be displayed when you've reached the maximum number of locked quests for Anomaly Investigations at the quest counter.
Fixed an issue preventing players from performing any other actions if they go through a specific sequence of steps after copying the Lobby ID at the Courier's Lobby Settings.
Two features of Research Requests have been changed: 1. Just completing any Investigation at the specified level or above now counts as fulfilling a request. 2. If you also hunt the specified monster on the same quest, you will earn extra progress for the request.
Lower required quest levels will now appear for Research Requests.
Added "Anomaly Research & Followers" to the Hunter Info.
Fixed an issue occasionally preventing the "Obtaining Anomaly Research Points" entry from being unlocked in the Hunter Info.
Fixed an issue preventing changes to keyboard settings from being reflected correctly for some menu items on the Guild Card's "Buddy Info," Awards," and "Hunting Log" pages.
Fixed an issue causing motion blur to appear in some cutscenes when it has been enabled in the options.
Fixed an issue causing an error when quitting the game if the graphics settings are set to "High," the framerate cap is set to "90," and V-sync is enabled in specific environments.
Fixed an issue causing the screen mode to change from full screen to windowed on some monitors when using a DisplayPort cable and switching the monitors on and off.
Some Event Quests are now part of the application itself, rather than being downloadable separately.
A notification will now be displayed in case of an error when corrupted saved data is loaded.
Fixed various text bugs.
Other miscellaneous bug fixes have been made.
For complete details about this patch, check the official website: https://www.monsterhunter.com/rise-sunbreak/update/en-us/ver14_00_00.html
Notice
Monster Hunter Rise does not allow for matchmaking between different versions of the game. If you update the game, you will no longer be able to matchmake with players who haven't applied the patch yet. You can check your current version on the bottom right of the title screen.
The Steam version does not support cross saves or crossplay with other platforms.
We’ve just held the latest Monster Hunter Digital Event for Sunbreak, revealing all the new content coming to the game as part of Free Title Update 4 on February 7th, so we thought we’d share a quick summary with you in case you missed it!
Yep, not long to wait until you clash with a familiar foe, born from ice…
Now that’s a cool update! If you’d like to watch the Digital Event in full, we’ll have that embedded at the bottom of the post for your viewing pleasure.
[H1]Ice to see you again, Velkhana!
Behold the Lord of the Tundra, Velkhana!
You can expect a frigid reception when facing this returning Elder Dragon. Able to manipulate water particles in the air around it to snap freeze its prey, as well as manifesting lethal pillars and shards of ice to shatter their opponent’s body and will. Get ready Hunters, you’re in Velkhana’s turf now!
We know that some of you brave Hunters who spent time in the New World and Hoarfrost Reach will find this hunt familiar, but just as you’ve learnt some new tricks, so has Velkhana…
You’ll be able to enter Velkhana’s frozen domain from MR 10, so wrap up warm Hunters!
Ice-cold Gear!
The arrival of Velkhana also means new armour and weapons for you and your buddies! What powers they’ll imbue, we’ll leave you to discover…
The Fallen Star Rises…
Another Elder Dragon has overcome the affliction, bare witness the meteoric rise of Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax!
Bringing with it one of the toughest challenges in Sunbreak to date, Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax will give you an unrelenting hunt, giving you no respite at close- and long-range combat.
Just like with our other Risen Elder Dragons, you can expect new, never-before-seen moves. You’ll discover why some call it the Comet of Doom…
You’ll be able to take on Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax in its realm of despair from MR 160! Watch the skies…
Give your Hunter a meteoric glow!
Those that manage to overcome this new Risen threat will be able to craft a new set for their Hunter! What power awaits at the comet’s core? You’ll find out soon…
The Anomaly Investigation Deepens…
As you’ve seen in previous Free Title Updates, the maximum level of Sunbreak’s endgame, Anomaly Investigations, has increased again, reaching a new cap of 220!
With the new cap comes A8★ Anomaly Research quests and a spicy new twist to the existing formula. Alongside Afflicted Chaotic Gore Magala, Risen Elder Dragons will also start appearing in Anomaly Investigations at Level 111 and above.
Yep, you read that right, Risen Elders such as Risen Kushala, Risen Teostra and Risen Chameleos will be making your acquaintance outside of their existing quests.
The original Risen Elders are tough, and these Anomaly Investigation versions, well let’s just say they’re definitely rising to the challenge…
New Challenges, New Rewards
Taking down these empowered Risen Elders will yield new crafting materials that’ll allow you to unlock the level cap for Qurious Crafting on your weapons, giving you the option to further empower your weapons by increasing the number of Anomaly Slots at your disposal!
Bahari’s also increased his stock at the Anomaly Research Lab, so you’ll have even more goodies and monster parts to spent those Investigation Coins on!
We’ve also got some new quality of life additions coming to the Anomaly Research system. Previously, you needed to hunt the specified monster in order to make progress towards the Investigation Coin bonus. Now, all Afflicted monsters above the states level will count towards the request counter, but if you hunt the requested monster, you’ll receive a juicy bonus. Also, the conditions will be adjusted to more regularly draw a lower quest level floor for the request.
Bahari’s got your back!
Eventful Event Quests!
You’ll be pleased to hear that we’ve got another big batch of Event Quests for you that’ll start to roll out weekly from Free Title Update 4!
If you like to put your skills to the test, you’re in for a treat as Dual Threat quests make a return and this time they’ve brought with them a Seething Bazelguese x Chaotic Gore Magala combo, as well as Furious Rajang and Scorned Magnamalo! (Just who’s angrier out of these 2? We guess you’ll find out soon)
But hey, we know that when it comes to Event Quests you’re keen to know what’s up for grabs…
The team have some exciting rewards for you to earn, with multiple sets of layered armour and individual layered gear pieces. Check out just a few of them below:
These rewards, as well as the others we haven’t shown, will be made available throughout Free Title Update 4!
Get a free Palamute Costume!
To celebrate Velkhana’s arrival in Sunbreak, we’re giving you the opportunity to get early access to a free Palamute Costume that’ll show off your faithful buddy’s chill composure, literally…
Oh yes! Your Palamute can rock the Velkhana look both at the hub and in the hunt! Big win for the Hunters among us who’ve always wanted a pet Elder Dragon!
How to claim your free costume
In order to get this Costume, all you need to do is create a Capcom UD account and enter the giveaway before February 5 at 8pm PST / February 6th at 4am GMT / 5am CET.
The Capcom ID is our unified account that includes services for a variety of Capcom games. Creating an account is free. The Velkhana Costume will also be available to other players at a later date.
Head to the official website HERE for more details and to sign-up!
A Few “Animated” Friends…
Alongside all the free content that’s we’ve added in Free Title Update 4, we’ve also added some additional, optional paid DLC including layered armour, gestures, poses, BGM, and more fun optional content to spice up your hunting life.
But we wanted to give a special spotlight to one particular drop… behold the stars of Minoto’s Hunting Guide, Lance Gunn, Ran Page, Pup R. and Kit T.!
Do these look like the faces of mercy to you!?
These layered costumes will be available to buy after Free Title Update 4 is live! You'll find them in our DLC section on the store page, so feel free to check them out!
[H1]The Hunt Continues!
That wraps up our summary of Free Title Update 4 ahead of its arrival on February 7! What are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments!
Oh and the hunt doesn’t end with this update, Free Title Update 5 arrives in April and brings with it a truly fearsome returning Elder Dragon. Prepare yourselves, Hunters.
Quest Complete – We’ll see you next time!
That wraps up today’s summary post! Thanks for taking the time to check it out!
As mentioned at the start of the post, if you’d like to watch the Digital Event in full, you can do so below:
We’re off to prepare for the incoming quality of life feature, Hunter Loadouts! (Got to prep those layered sets for our different elemental weapons, you know how it is!)
See you in the hunt!
- Monster Hunter Community Team
"Velkhana Costume" Palamute Layered Armor Set Gift Campaign
To celebrate the release of the fourth free title update, we're giving away a Palamute Layered Armor set early!
Read on for full details of the campaign and how to enter.
The "Velkhana Costume" Palamute Layered Armor allows your Palamute to dress up as Velkhana, the Elder Dragon coming to Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak in its fourth free title update.
Note: After entrants have received the "Velkhana Costume" Palamute Layered Armor Set early, it will be made available to other players at a later date. Layered armor is a cosmetic item which changes the appearance of the character without affecting their stats and abilities.
Entry Period
Wednesday, February 1st (5:00 PM PST) to Sunday, February 5th (08:00 PM PST) 2023
How to Enter:
Please log in to your CAPCOM ID (or create one if you don't already have one) and fill in all fields in the application form.
Entry Procedure:
All entrants will receive an email to their registered email between Monday, February 6th and Tuesday, February 7th, 2023.
Notice:
By entering this campaign, you agree to the content of the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Please ensyure to read them carefully before entering.
Known as the "Ice Dragons that Freezes All" or the "Iceborne Wyvern," few records of Velkhana exist. As such, they remain shrouded in mystery. Their icy breath is so cold that it can form massive ice walls and spires out of nowhere, and it is even powerful enough to freeze other monsters. Some reports indicate that Velkhana will freeze their rivals in order to establish their domain.
Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax
Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax are elder dragons that have found a way to overcome their affliction. Very few will be able to withstand their ferocious attacks. When their anger reaches its peak, they'll enter into their Risen state and their body will begin to glow.
Anomaly Research Quests
Encounter new challenges and rewards in Anomaly Research Quests including: - New monsters, including Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax - A8 ★ quests - Anomaly Investigations up to Lv. 220 - New Features for Qurious Crafting including unlocked weapon crafting limits and new items at the Anomaly Research Lab
Event Quests
Complete Event Quests to gain special rewards!
Paid DLC
A variety of DLC has been added, including layered armor sets!
Roadmap
Free Title Update 4 Digital Event – February 1st!
Hey Hunters,
We hope you’re all having a great week!
Today we’re pleased to announce that the Monster Hunter Digital Event returns on February 1st and is packed full of exciting information about Free Title Update 4!
We’ve also got Elgado’s lead scientist, Bahari, to host the event – take a look at what he’s got planned for us in our new teaser trailer:
That’s right, we’ve got a returning Elder Dragon, the latest roadmap and more to show you!
You’ll be able to watch the Digital Event live over on the official Monster Hunter Twitch channel at the following times on February 1st:
Feb 1, 3pm PST
Feb 1, 11pm GMT
Feb 2, 12am CET
We look forward to having you with us and can’t wait to delve into what Free Title Update 4 has in store for you!
And something special for your Palamute…
Oh, but there’s more!
To celebrate the upcoming arrival of Sunbreak’s Free Title Update 4, we're planning to give out a special Palamute layered armour to CAPCOM ID users. Full details will be revealed in the Digital Event too, so don’t miss out!
You can quickly sign-up for a free Capcom ID account HERE!
That wraps up today’s post!
Thanks for taking the time to check it out, Hunters! Hopefully we’ll see you there!
- Monster Hunter Community Team
Sunbreak Free Commemorative Item Pack – Available Now!
Hey Hunters,
Today we’re excited and humbled to share with you that Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak has sold more than 5 million units worldwide!
This wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing support that you, the Monster Hunter Steam community, have given to Sunbreak. Thank you!
As a small token of our appreciation, you’ll now be able to claim a free item pack, “Elgado Pack 5”, from either Senri the Mailman in Kamura, or the Courier in Elgado that contains the following:
Ancient Potion x10
Mega Barrel Bomb x10
Dango Ticket x10
HA.Sphere x10
Platinum Egg x1
The best bit? There’s still plenty more Sunbreak goodness to come in 2023 with Free Title Update 4 just around the corner in February, and Free Title Update 5 coming in Spring!
That wraps up today’s post!
Thanks again Hunters, you rock! We’ll see you in the hunt!
