When is Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak coming out?

When is Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak coming out?

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is finally coming to PC and Nintendo Switch. Once again, fans will face vicious creatures in a strange new land. That means more weapons, armor and new features.

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak will start at different times depending on the time zone. For some it technically comes out on June 29, 2022, but for others, the date will be June 30, 2022. When Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is fully released for PC and Nintendo Switch.

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak release times for PC and Nintendo Switch

MHR: Release times for Rise on PC

For those who bought the game on PC via Steam, the release times are as follows: 30 June : 4.00 UTC

June 30: 500:00 BST

June 30: 100 pm JST

June 30: 200 pm AEST

June 30: 400 pm NZST

Once available in your region, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak will be unlocked and you will be able to play it. Note that a large 22GB patch must be downloaded in advance to access new content.

MHR: Rise on Nintendo Switch release times

Similar to PC gamers, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak has varying release windows, though Nintendo's official support page on the Nintendo eShop is a bit more vague. According to Nintendo, "digital-only software will generally be available at 9:00 PM Pacific Time on the day of release." With that in mind, time zones are translated as:

June 30 : 10.00 MT

June 30: 11:00 CT

June 30: 12:00 ET

30 June : 4.00 UTC

June 30: 17:00 BST

Unlike PC gamers, Nintendo Switch owners can start downloading content ahead of time. It's only half the size of the 10.1GB PC patch, but it's still a pretty chunky patch. While it's pre-downloadable, the game won't be playable until it's officially released, so players need to be mindful of the timer.

Unlock Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak DLC

There are a few prerequisites that players must complete in order to access the DLC content in-game. These include:Purchase the base game Monster Hunter Rise

Complete the Serpent Goddess of Thunder, a 7-star hub quest

The first prerequisite is clear. After all, Sunbreak is DLC, so the base game is required. Monster Hunter Rise players will need some work to fulfill the second prerequisite. Only then will they be able to see what the new monsters are all about.

Players who haven't played for a while can try the Sunbreak demo. It's a great opportunity to see what new content they can expect. The demo showcases new monsters, armor, and a fight with Malzeno (the creature seen on the cover of Sunbreak).