Here’s how to start the brand-new Sunbreak expansion for Monster Hunter Rise.

You will need to have completed the 7-star Hub Quest “Serpent Goddess of Thunder.”

It’s important to note that only the Hub Quests are required to access Sunbreak.

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Hub Quests are the multiplayer focused quests, while Village Quests are single-player-focused.

You don’t need to complete any Village Quests.

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The defender weapons can be crafted at the steelworks.

This NPC will give you an urgent quest to take down a Daimyo Hermitaur in the Shrine Ruins.

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Complete this hunt and you will be introduced to Fiorayne.

Back in the village Fiorayne will ask you to come with them.

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