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The release of Capcom's Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is approaching soon. Fans are likely anticipating news and announcements to come more often from the development team, especially since only a few new monsters in Sunbreak have officially been revealed. Recently, the devs are unveiling more details about the upcoming content, including the new key locale. In a short video, Capcom gave players a sneak peek at the brand-new environment that they will be able to explore in the game's expansion.
Though most fans of Monster Hunter likely consider the variety of monsters the biggest incentive to play the game, being able to explore undiscovered maps or areas in every new title probably has its own charm. Monster Hunter Rise introduced maps with virtually no loading screens, making exploration and hunting a smoother and more enjoyable experience. With Sunbreak, the new key locale will likely offer a lot more in terms of new Monster Hunter endemic life to utilize, and interesting secrets to discover.
On the official social media channels of Monster Hunter Rise, Capcom shared a short video tour of Sunbreak's new area The Citadel. Previously, the key locale has only been teased as the home of Sunbreak's flagship elder dragon Malzeno. The footage highlighted the area's iconic landmark called the Castle Ruins. Players will likely recall this is the main setting for the fight with the Malzeno when Sunbreak was first announced. According to the video, hunters will see how nature has taken over the locale and how the new monsters contribute to the eerie atmosphere of The Citadel.
Capcom also shared that The Citadel will have its own distinct ecology. This includes new small monsters in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. What's more, the key locale will play host to a variety of biomes such as frozen lands and poisonous swamps that hunters will have to traverse through. Given that the series is known for placing monsters in environments that fit their biology, these new biomes will likely play a huge factor in the additional monsters the development team will add to Sunbreak.
Fans are likely hoping that Capcom will bring more of their favorite monsters into Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. With the launch still a few months away, the development team has more than enough time to make new monster announcements and reveals. Hopefully, several of them will appease the crowd's demand for their beloved monsters to make a comeback in the latest title.
Monster Hunter Rise is available now for PC and Switch, and Sunbreak will release on June 30.