Sonic Frontiers X Monster Hunter Free DLC Lets Sonic Cook Meat While Wearing Rathalos Armor

Sonic the Hedgehog's next adventure is just around the corner, but Sega isn't waiting for launch to cook up some big surprises. Today the company announced a partnership with Capcom that will inject some Monster Hunter flavor into Sonic Frontiers' main course.

The free Monster Hunter Collaboration DLC pack will launch November 14, six days after the game itself hits store shelves. It will give Sonic access to two costumes based around the Rathalos Armor, which is modeled after one of the most iconic beasts in the Monster Hunter franchise.

The free DLC will also include the BBQ Spit item, which will give the player access to a grilling minigame. In Monster Hunter, the BBQ Spit lets hunters cook raw meat items found around the world into Well-Done Steaks, which boosts their stamina for the upcoming battles.

Depending on how well the player performs in the minigame, Sonic will receive a power-up that will help on his adventure through Sonic Frontiers' open world. The specific boost Sonic will receive from the BBQ Spit has yet to be revealed.

This is the first partnership announced for Sonic Frontiers, the new open-world adventure that follows Sonic after he is stranded on a mysterious island while searching for the Chaos Emeralds. The game is scheduled to launch November 8 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Monster Hunter's latest installment, Monster Hunter Rise, and its Sunbreak expansion are available now on Nintendo Switch and PC.