With the arrival of Monster Hunter Rise’s Sunbreak expansion looming, Capcom has returned with a new livestream showcasing more of the features players can expect if they decide to make a purchase on 30th June.
Previous reveals have confirmed the likes of a new, more challenging Master Rank, new monsters, a new area in the form of The Citadel – which promises diverse biomes, including lush forests, icy mountains, and foggy swampland, with a huge ruined castle as its centrepiece – and a new hub area in the bustling port town of Elgado Outpost.
That, though, isn’t the end of the additions arriving in Monster Hunter Rise’s “massive” Sunbreak expansion. As part of its latest reveal, Capcom has showcased three new monsters and discussed Sunbreak’s flagship addition, Malzeno, in more detail.
We now know, for instance, that Malzeno is a fearsome elder dragon that’s brought the kingdom to the brink of ruin many times in the past, and is a vampire-inspired creation able to absorb the energy of living creatures as part of its bag of tricks. This manifests as a new Bloodblight attack in-game which sees players attempting to overcome a battle for their life-force – and if Malzeno succeeds during battle, he’ll evolve into a much more powerful form.