Espinas

Anybody bring the s’mores? During its Gamescom 2022 presentation, Capcom offered up exciting new info on its fantasy adventure, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. The publisher not only dropped a release window for the expansion’s next update but also treated Sunbreak fans to a fresh trailer, spotlighting the deadly Flaming Espinas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxd3Dv4LTQw Coming late September, the flashily-monikered “Update 2” will add a selection of new beasties to the game world, all ready and raring to be placed…

Figuring out how to beat Espinas in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak can be challenging, especially since most players won't be familiar with it. Though it's technically a returning monster, the only game it's been in before was the Japan-exclusive Monster Hunter Frontier. So for everyone outside that country, facing it is an entirely new experience. If you’re having difficulty figuring out how best to approach Espinas, we’ve given a rundown of everything you need to know to tackle what can be a difficult…