The latest Monster Hunter Rise update will be adding in a number of hyped-up beasts to kill as a group.

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion Title Update 4 will be out on 7th February for PC and Nintendo Switch, according to a recent Capcom announcement. New monster additions include the ice dragon Velkhana and elder dragon Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax.

Full DLC update & notes below:

New Monsters

• Velkhana – Known as the “Ice Dragons that Freezes All” or the “Iceborne Wyvern,” few records of Velkhana exist. As such, they remain shrouded in mystery. Their icy breath is so cold that it can form massive ice walls and spires out of nowhere, and it is even powerful enough to freeze other monsters. Some reports indicate that Velkhana will freeze its rivals in order to establish its domain.
• Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax – Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax are elder dragons that have found a way to overcome their affliction. By suppressing the Qurio virus, they have gained great strength and new abilities. Their abundance of dragon energy has granted them greater agility, and even more devastating explosive powers. Very few will be able to withstand their ferocious attacks. When their anger reaches its peak, they’ll enter into their Risen state and their body will begin to glow.
  Anomaly Research Quests – Encounter new challenges and rewards in Anomaly Research Quests including:
• New monsters, including Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax.
• A8 ? quests
• Anomaly Investigations up to Lv. 220.
• New Features for Qurious Crafting including unlocked weapon crafting limits and new items at the Anomaly Research Lab.
• Event Quests – Complete Event Quests to gain special rewards!
• Paid Downloadable Content – Various downloadable content has been added, including layered armour sets!
  • Monster Hunter Rise Downloadable Content Pack 9
  • “Special Stickers 13” Sticker Set
  • “Model Walk” Gesture Set
  • Musical Pose Set
  • “Jae Cut” Hairstyle
  • “Elegant” Hairstyle
  • “Palico” Makeup
  • “Cohoot” Face Paint
  • “Lance Gunn” Hunter Layered Armor Set
  • “Ran Page” Hunter Layered Armor Set
  • “Minoto” Hunter Layered Armor Set
  • “Kit T.” Palico Layered Armor Set
  • “Pup R.” Palamute Layered Armor Set
  • Hunter Voice: Minayle
  • Hunter Voice: Tadori
  • “Monster and Stage Music: Chiptune Version” Background Music
  • “Velkhana Costume” Palamute Layered Armor Set Gift Campaign

To celebrate the release of the fourth free title update, we’re giving away a Palamute Layered Armor set early! Read on for full details of the campaign and how to enter. Please read the campaign overview, terms and conditions and privacy policy below before entry. Entry is free: you just need a Capcom ID!

The “Velkhana Costume” Palamute Layered Armor allows your Palamute to dress up as Velkhana, the Elder Dragon coming to Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak in its fourth free title update.

Entry Period: Wednesday, February 1st (5:00 PM PST)
to Sunday, February 5th (08:00 PM PST) 2023
Read more here.

Free Title Updates Roadmap

April 2023 – Free Title Update 5 (Version 15) including a returning Elder Dragon and powered-up monster.

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak will be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series, PS4, and PS5 this Spring, and will definitely feature all free title updates upon release.