Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
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Monster Hunter Rise Hits 20 Million After Expanding Beyond Switch
Monster Hunter Rise has surpassed 20 million copies sold worldwide, with Capcom announcing the milestone on October 2, 2026. The game's sales have been boosted by its expansion to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms since its initial Nintendo Switch launch in March 2021. The latest mainline entry, Monster Hunter Wilds, has also seen strong initial sales.
Monster Hunter Rise sales surpass 20 million units
Capcom announced that Monster Hunter Rise has surpassed 20 million units sold worldwide. To celebrate the milestone, the company released new artwork and is offering significant discounts on the game and its Sunbreak expansion on the Nintendo eShop and Steam.
Monster Hunter Rise Has Sold 20 Million Units
Monster Hunter Rise has achieved 20 million units sold worldwide, making it Capcom's third-best-selling game of all time. This figure is separate from its expansion, Sunbreak, which has sold 11.9 million units. The article also briefly mentions the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds and its expansion.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Castlevania collections, Monster Hunter Rise, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is currently featuring significant sales on a wide variety of games. Notable discounts include the lowest prices ever for Castlevania collections, Monster Hunter Rise, and numerous other titles across various genres.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Sept. 25: Last chance for Nintendo Customer Appreciation
This weekend marks the final opportunity to take advantage of Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale, featuring discounts on first-party titles like The Legend of Zelda and Kirby. Additionally, sales are available for PlayStation and Xbox, including titles such as Halo Campaign Evolved, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and various Resident Evil entries.
Acclaimed 2023 PS5 RPG Under $10 on PS Store, DLC Included
The Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak expansion bundle is available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 players at a discounted price of $9.59 on the PlayStation Store. This limited-time offer represents an 84% saving from its usual $59.99 price and includes new maps, monsters, and gameplay features.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Sept. 18: Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale
Nintendo is holding a significant Customer Appreciation Sale on its first-party Switch titles, with discounts on popular games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Additionally, sales are available for PlayStation and Xbox platforms, featuring a wide array of third-party titles across various genres.
Capcom Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live with Monster Hunter Stories 3, Pragmata, more at new low prices
Capcom is holding a sale on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, featuring titles like Monster Hunter Stories 3 and Pragmata at their lowest prices to date. The sale, which includes discounts on various Resident Evil and Street Fighter titles, runs until October 9, 2026.
Monster Hunter Wilds upcoming expansion, Ascendance, reveals an infamous returning monster - and it looks like it'll address the difficulty complaints
Capcom has revealed that the infamous Elder Dragon Teostra will return in the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds expansion, Ascendance. The trailer showcases Teostra's enhanced blast and charging attacks, suggesting a more challenging fight. The expansion also introduces the 'Boost Bracer' mechanic to help players counter aggressive threats, and promises general gameplay improvements like faster weapon swapping and out-of-tent equipment changes, which will also be applied to the base game.
Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance is the fusion cuisine of World and Rise I was hoping for
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance introduces the Boost Bracer, a new mechanic that enhances weapon movesets and unlocks new abilities, reminiscent of Monster Hunter Rise's Wirebugs. This DLC promises a full-length campaign with Master Rank difficulty, featuring new monsters like the Alpha Araketa and challenging encounters against returning foes such as Teostra. The preview highlights how these new combat options will be essential for survival against increasingly formidable enemies.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Aug. 14: Ready, Set, Play!
This weekend's console deals include sales on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch titles. Notable discounts feature Black Myth: Wukong on PlayStation and Xbox, alongside various Capcom and Annapurna Interactive titles on Nintendo Switch. PlayStation Plus members can also access free games like Big Walk and Dying Light 2: Stay Human.
The Best Monster Hunter Game Is 86% Off Right Now
Monster Hunter Rise and its expansion, Sunbreak, are currently available at an 86% discount, priced at $8.39 / £6.99. The article highlights the faster pace and chaotic hunts of Rise compared to other entries in the series, making it a great starting point for newcomers. The deal includes over 100 hours of content for both the base game and the expansion.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Aug. 7: Let's all take a Big Walk
This article highlights various console game deals available for the weekend of August 7th. The new game "Big Walk" is available for free to PlayStation Plus members and on sale for Nintendo Switch owners. Numerous other titles across PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms are also featured with discounts.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 31: PlayStation Summer Sale Part 2
The PlayStation Summer Sale has entered its second phase, featuring discounts on games like Saros and Ghost of Yotei, alongside first-time deals on Saros and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. The Nintendo eShop also has sales on Bethesda, Capcom, and Annapurna Interactive titles. Xbox Game Pass deals are available for subscribers, and general sales are open to all Xbox users.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for June 2026
Nintendo has released the top-selling digital games for June 2026 on the Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch eShops. Star Fox led the charts for the Nintendo Switch 2, while Powerful Pro Baseball topped the list for the standard Nintendo Switch. The data includes a variety of new releases and popular franchises.
Weekend Console Download Deals for June 12: PlayStation Mid-Year Deals
PlayStation is offering mid-year deals on titles like ARC Raiders and Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, with additional free games for PlayStation Plus members. Xbox features Capcom publisher sales, including Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition, while the Nintendo eShop also has Capcom discounts. Various other publishers like Atari and RGG Studio also have sales across platforms.
Beast of Reincarnation has some stellar voice actors, but one has to play protagonist Emma completely devoid of emotion
Game Freak's upcoming action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, set to launch on August 4, features voice actors Yui Ishikawa as the emotionless protagonist Emma and Akio Otsuka in its cast. Game director Kota Furushima explained that Emma's lack of emotion is a key narrative element, with Ishikawa, known for her role as 2B in Nier: Automata, tasked with portraying this challenging character.
Monster Hunter Ascendance is to Wilds what Iceborne was to Monster Hunter World, coming 2027
Capcom has revealed 'Ascendance,' the first major expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds, set to launch in 2027. This expansion is expected to follow the pattern of previous large-scale updates like Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. Separately, IO Interactive announced that its game '007 First Light' has sold nearly 3 million copies in its first week, with much of its Year One content planned to be free for all owners.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance caps off Capcom's redemption arc with a 'massive' expansion in 2027
Capcom has announced "Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance," a massive expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds, set to launch in 2027. The expansion will introduce new creatures, zones, and expanded weapon movesets, including jet-propelled mechanisms. Ascendance aims to improve the game's reputation following performance issues at its initial PC launch in February 2025.
Monster Hunter Wilds Sales Really Have Fallen Off a Cliff
Despite setting launch records for Capcom in February 2025, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen a significant sales decline, selling only 132,000 copies in the last fiscal quarter. This performance is worse than its predecessor, Monster Hunter Rise, and its expansion, Sunbreak. Capcom hopes a planned large-scale expansion will help revitalize sales.
