Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's Follower Quests Should Be a Permanent Feature

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The «massive» Monster Hunter Rise expansion, Sunbreak, officially launches next month. Capcom has been doling out information to keep fans interested, and with Rise being 2021's most-downloaded Switch game in Japan it promises to be a big event. More accessible tutorials and an emphasis on open-world movement helped the latest Monster Hunter gain a sturdy foothold in the West as well, and Sunbreak will feature «Three Lords» based on myths and stories of western canon: the vampiric Malzeno, werewolf Lunagaron, and Frankenstein's monster Garangolm.

Capcom's Monster Hunter Digital Event for May 2022 announced three more monsters coming to Sunbreak, the returning fan-favorite Seregios alongside new subspecies for Rise's Somnacanth and Almudron. The expansion's latest trailer, plus further breakdowns by producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and director Yoshitake Suzuki, also gave hunters a good idea of mechanics to expect in Sunbreak. One notable addition is «Switch Skill Swap,» letting players bring multiple sets of special attacks to diversify their arsenal. However, another addition that could become a staple of the Monster Hunter franchise is «Follower Quests.»

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak — Who Are the Three Lords?

Follower Quests are teased following the Sunbreak logo drop in its latest trailer, during which the player character is joined by Kamura Village quest maidens Hinoa and Minoto to take on Monster Hunter Rise's flagship monster Magnamalo. The twin sisters wield a Bow and a Lance, respectively, and are seen with a full range of abilities that the player utilizes: grappling with Wirebugs, riding Palamutes, and cooking steak.

Suzuki later reveals Follower Quests are solo activities featuring story characters, essentially acting