Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Adding Astalos May Point to More Monsters
Monster Hunter Rise is already popular, and its «massive» Sunbreak expansion promises to add a host of new content that should bring fans right back into the fray. Capcom hosted a Monster Hunter Digital Event earlier this week to bring those fans more information about Sunbreak, namely revealing its June 30 release date and price range for both standard and deluxe editions. It also outlined some of the monsters that people can expect to hunt.
The headlining creatures in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak are known as the Three Lords: Garangolm, Lunagaron, and the Elder Dragon Malzeno. Each of these lords takes residence in a different portion of Sunbreak's large Citadel map, inspired by stories of western canon such as vampires and werewolves in the same way Rise's new monsters were inspired by Japanese yokai. However, the presentation also teased another veteran monster named Astalos. With Astalos coming to Monster Hunter Rise, Capcom should follow-through by introducing the rest of the Fated Four.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's Western Mythology Influences Explained
Narratives in Monster Hunter games revolve around the creature adorning their box art, known as the Flagship Monster. Rathalos was the Flagship for 2004's Monster Hunter on PlayStation 2, which ultimately set the Wyvern up to be a mascot for the series appearing in every game and crossovers like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. After that came Kushala Daora in Monster Hunter 2, Lagiacrus in Monster Hunter 3, and Gore Magala in Monster Hunter 4, with each game's complete «Ultimate» editions featuring new monsters such as Tigrex or Brachydios. The trend continues with modern titles like World using Nergigante, and Rise using Magnamalo.
Monster Hunter Generations, a 3DS
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