Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's Culinary Craze Fuels Real-World Food Frenzy
2025-03-06 15:53:06Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak quickly became Capcom's fastest-selling game, shipping 8 million copies in just three days. However, its success has brought about an unexpected culinary phenomenon.
The Monster Hunter series, particularly World, has always tantalized players with its mouthwatering food depictions. Sunbreak elevates the culinary visuals even further, leaving many players craving the delectable dishes showcased within the game. This has sparked a particular interest in the exotic cuisine featured in Sunbreak among Japanese players.
Across social media, Sunbreak players are expressing their newfound fondness for cheese-stuffed naan, a flatbread popular in Nepal and India. A scene in the game featuring a stringy, melted cheese pull has captivated cheese-loving Japanese players, inspiring many to seek out the real-world equivalent.
Slam Namaste Tokyo, a Nepalese restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, shared a humorous video depicting their staff overwhelmed by a late-night order of 99 cheese naan. The video shows staff playfully exclaiming for the order printer to stop as it continued to churn out tickets.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak has also stormed into Steam's top five most concurrently played games, peaking at over 1.3 million players.
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