The hunt continues with Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak! It feels like only yesterday this game finally made it to PC after starting life on the Nintendo Switch. Now Capcom has got a new adventure for us to enjoy without making either platform wait. We are feline good about this one!
Whether you’ve been eagerly anticipating this release all year or this is the first you are hearing of it, Overclockers UK has got you covered. We’ll go over everything you need to know about Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak as well as some great gaming PCs suited for every hunt.
What is Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak?
Let’s clear things up as the litany of names present in this franchise might have confused you. Sunbreak is an expansion to Monster Hunter Rise, the sixth installment in the series. It is available as downloadable content for the main game, but not as a standalone title. That means you need to own Rise to play Sunbreak. It also means you will be carrying on the story and your character from the former and getting to see more of the world beyond Kamura Village.
Save a Distant Kingdom From a Terrible Threat
After the events of Monster Hunter Rise, your Hunter now bears the title of “Fierce Flame of Kamura”. Now, you have been called to travel across the sea to a distant kingdom facing a fearsome threat. You’ll set up shop in Elgado Outpost, which will become your base of operations for your new adventure in this action RPG.
It won’t take long for you to learn the cause of the abnormal events. A trio of terrible monsters known as the Three Lords is to blame. Taking down these three will be your primary goal as you explore this massive new area. Take on new enemies and old foes from the Monster Hunter series making their return.
Deeper Gameplay and New Characters
More of the same is not necessarily a bad thing when it comes to the dynamic hunting action of Monster Hunter Rise, but that’s not what Sunbreak delivers. For starters, your trusty Wirebug will return more useful than ever with Morphed Wirebugs. In addition, all 14 weapon types boast brand-new abilities, bringing more depth and flexibility to your hunts.
As well as augmenting your arsenal, Sunbreak gives you a new base of operations in the Elgado Outpost. This home away from home is filled with new locals for you to interact with and charming personalities for you to fall for. Some of them will call on your skills as a hunter to aid them. Others may surprise you and be the ones who come to help you!
When Can I Play Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak?
This expansion has been available since June 30th 2022. You can download Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak now and play it on PC and Nintendo Switch, but you can only access the new content after you complete the 7-star Hub quest “Serpent Goddess of Thunder”.
Not content with just providing a massive DLC, Sunbreak had scheduled updates throughout 2022 and 2023, adding yet more monsters for you to hunt!
If you’ve yet to tackle the base game, Monster Hunter Rise, you can check out our full breakdown and dedicated article.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Official System Specifications
Get out your swords, ready your bows, and fire up the settings menu to make sure your gaming PC is ready for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. We have the official system requirements which you’ll be pleased to know match the base game. So, for you veteran hunters, you’re already good to go!
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-4130 AMD FX 6100 | Intel Core i5-4460 AMD FX 8300 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 AMD Radeon RX 550 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 570 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 36GB available space | 36GB available space |
The Best Gaming PCs to Play Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
With more gear about to drop in Sunbreak, maybe you need an upgrade for your gaming set-up too? Not only do we have plenty of great gaming PCs for you, but some spicy extras to equip yourself with for the hunts ahead. We’ve selected a few of our favourites below, but you can explore the full ranges should these not match your monster hunting style.
Refract Gaming Amber Pre-Built PC
Part of our Refract Gaming PC range, the Amber has been carefully designed for casual gamers who want a plug-in and play system. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU as well as a 16GB DDR5 RAM kit, this system is ready for you to jump into Monster Hunter Rise. Elevate your gaming further with the power of its dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Graphics Card. With its Ada Lovelace architecture, you’ll get to enjoy paw-some gaming features such as ray-tracing and DLSS. Plus, like all of our Refract Gaming PCs, the Amber comes with three-years parts and labour warranty included as standard.
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-Built PC
The Refract Gaming Jade has all you need to start hunting in Sunbreak at high settings. With an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 processor and 32GB DDR5 RAM, it has everything needed to run efficiently. Equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU and Ada Lovelace architecture, the Refract Jade can harness that power for a spectacular graphical performance. It’s great not only for this latest expansion to Monster Hunter Rise, but for other great titles like Grand Theft Auto V and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. All of this with three-years parts and labour warranty included as standard.
OcUK Gaming Katana Configurable PC
Reach new levels of performance for epic co-op quests with the OcUK Gaming Katana – the perfect weapon against all kinds of monsters. The processing power of its Intel Core i7-14700KF CPU is as purr-fect a partner to you as your Palamute. Unlock revolutionary graphical prowess with the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super GPU. The RGB fans and 1TB SSD with options for two additional drives only make this gaming PC better. Enjoy the ample storage this provides and download Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak alongside all your other favourite titles.
LG 27″ 27GR93U-B 4K Gaming Monitor
If you’ve got a gaming PC with plenty of graphical prowess, you need a gaming monitor to get the most from it. The LG UltraGear 27GR93U-B 4K Gaming Monitor is a great choice to experience Sunbreak’s epic encounters in stunning detail. Thanks to IPS panel technology, this 27” screen can support the vivid colour and sharp details of even the scaliest beasts. An ultra-fast 144Hz refresh rate paired with both AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility make sure this gaming monitor will offer you a smooth experience.
The Hunt is On!
Have you tested your skills in this expansive DLC? Let us know your favourite monster to fight in the comments below.
PC specs are subject to change.
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Jacob Smith
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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