Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak gets Sword & Shield, Switch Axe, and Heavy Bowgun weapon trailers

Capcom has kicked off its weapon trailer series for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, and we now have a look at Sword & Shield, Switch Axe, and Heavy Bowgun.

With the Sword & Shield, it’s said that this is now more versatile thanks to more silkbind moves and combos. The Switch Axe has new moves in Sunbreak, including a powerful new counter-attack. Finally, the Heavy Bowgun offers new empowering silkbind abilities.

Here’s some information about Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak:

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion
The world of Monster Hunter Rise gets bigger and deeper with this massive expansion featuring new monsters, new locales and more!

A new adventure in a distant land
Renowned as the “Fierce Flame of Kamura” since the events of Monster Hunter Rise, you must set sail to uncover the cause of a terrible threat facing a kingdom across the sea!

New enemies arrive, old foes return
Arriving in Elgado Outpost, you discover that the abnormal events threatening this kingdom are caused by Malzeno, Lunagaron and Garangolm – terrifying monsters known locally as the Three Lords. In addition to these new enemies, You must also face old foes as series monsters not featured in Monster Hunter Rise make their return!

Deeper gameplay
Your trusty Wirebug returns and is more useful than ever, with the addition of new abilities for all 14 weapon types that bring a new level of flexibility and depth to the hunting action.

A colourful cast of characters
Your new base of operations features a variety of locals to interact with, each with their own charming personality. Sometimes they will need your hunter’s help, and sometimes they will be the ones who help you out!

View the new Sword & Shield, Switch Axe, and Heavy Bowgun weapon trailers for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak below.