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Capcom has announced Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2026.

Here is an overview of the game, via Capcom:
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This all-new adventure is the latest installment in the popular RPG series where Monster Riders embark on thrilling journeys across the vast world of Monster Hunter.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection tells the story of two nations on the path to ruin. Amidst the growing crystal encroachment facing the lands of Azuria and Vermeil, the discovery of a mysterious egg gives cause for hope. From the shell hatches a monster long thought to be extinct, a Rathalos. However, this glimmer quickly gives way to despair as a second monster emerges from the egg. The twin Rathalos share the same mark as the twin Skyscale Rathalos, portents of destruction that hearken back to a civil war waged 200 years ago. As the environment deteriorates and monsters face extinction, the flames of war once again begin to stir.​

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[Baemono]

So 3 is multiplat but 2 is still a Switch console exclusive ?

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

So 3 is multiplat but 2 is still a Switch console exclusive ?

No, it released last year on PS4.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

Monster Hunters turn-based RPG series returns with its second installment

store.playstation.com

News  Thread 'Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin coming to PS4 on June 14'

Mar 11, 2024

• Thick Thighs Save Lives
• Replies: 19
• Forum: Gaming Discussion

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[Stafford]

This is turn based, isn't it?

 

[Hookshot]

Were the previous stories that intense? I recall the first being more cartoony. This seems like it wants the current Fire Emblem crowd.

 

[Lokaum D+]

are MHS any good ? i m a sucker for MH main games, but never played stories

 

[Lokaum D+]

So 3 is multiplat but 2 is still a Switch console exclusive ?

??????

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

A série de RPG de turno de Monster Hunter retorna com seu segundo episódio

store.playstation.com

 

[Baemono]

??????

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

A série de RPG de turno de Monster Hunter retorna com seu segundo episódio

store.playstation.com

I said console exclusive

 

[Jinzo Prime]

I kind of hope the gameplay has had some serious changes; I didn't like the demo for Stories 2 on Steam.

I do like the older protagonist and more serious tone for this game, so it's something to keep an eye on, at least.

 

[Lokaum D+]

I said console exclusive

did u see the PSN link or just the steam one ? here

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

A série de RPG de turno de Monster Hunter retorna com seu segundo episódio

store.playstation.com

 

[Baemono]

did u see the PSN link or just the steam one ?

And then someone pointed out that it released on PS4 last year. But Wikipedia is not up to date as the intro only says Switch and Windows

 

[Lokaum D+]

And then someone pointed out that it released on PS4 last year. But Wikipedia is not up to date as the intro only says Switch and Windows

imagine looking for information on Wikipedia

 

[Baemono]

imagine looking for information on Wikipedia

I have a terrible interet connection at work, I do what I can do

 

[Xion_Stellar]

And then someone pointed out that it released on PS4 last year. But Wikipedia is not up to date as the intro only says Switch and Windows

Huh? It says right there June 14 2024 for PS4

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Gambit2483]

are MHS any good ? i m a sucker for MH main games, but never played stories

Do you like turn based combat? Do you like/love the MH world/lore? If so you will like these games.

Keep in mind the first game is literally a 3ds game so don't expect deep mechanics or insane visuals

 

[Punished Miku]

I think this is the 1st one to come to Xbox. That's cool. I'll keep an eye on it.

 

[Mr Moose]

And then someone pointed out that it released on PS4 last year. But Wikipedia is not up to date as the intro only says Switch and Windows

Is it a MH wiki or normal wiki?
Normal wiki has this info.

Release	Nintendo Switch, Windows WW: July 9, 2021 PS4 WW: June 14, 2024

Release

The game was released worldwide on the Nintendo Switch and Windows on July 9, 2021.A set of three Amiibo figures (Ena, Razewing Ratha and Tsukino) launched on the same day.

A PlayStation 4 port was announced on March 11, 2024 and released on June 14, 2024, the same day the game launch along with the remastered version of Monster Hunter Stories at the same time.

 

[Baemono]

Is it a MH wiki or normal wiki?
Normal wiki has this info.

Release	Nintendo Switch, Windows WW: July 9, 2021 PS4 WW: June 14, 2024

Release

The game was released worldwide on the Nintendo Switch and Windows on July 9, 2021.A set of three Amiibo figures (Ena, Razewing Ratha and Tsukino) launched on the same day.

A PlayStation 4 port was announced on March 11, 2024 and released on June 14, 2024, the same day the game launch along with the remastered version of Monster Hunter Stories at the same time.

I said "the intro". (I'm not gonna read the whole page of a game I don't care about)

It's like nobody reads what I write (which is terrible as I want to become a published author).

 

[Lokaum D+]

Do you like turn based combat? Do you like/love the MH world/lore? If so you will like these games.

Keep in mind the first game is literally a 3ds game so don't expect deep mechanics or insane visuals

The problem is that MH lore is good but the way they deliver story is close to awful, so my question is, is MHS games the same lvl o trash story telling of main games or its better ? i dont mind turn based, i m playing Metaphor and Legend of Legaia right now.

 

[Gambit2483]

I think this is the 1st one to come to Xbox. That's cool. I'll keep an eye on it.

I'm extremely surprised they are bringing it to Xbox.

All I can say is Xbox players need to finally start buying and supporting these good games (if it turns out good) otherwise these companies are going to start saying "fuck it" and stop releasing them

 

[Punished Miku]

I'm extremely surprised they are bringing it to Xbox.

All I can say is Xbox players need to finally start buying and supporting these good games (if it turns out good) otherwise these companies are going to start saying "fuck it" and stop releasing them

We just have to coast until next year then we get the PC stores anyway lol. But yeah, I will consider it. I buy pretty much everything SQEX and already got both Octopath games for Xbox despite already owning them on Switch. MH Stories, I honestly have never thought it's good. This looks a bit more impressive but just cinematics only. At the very least I would get it on sale for sure. Bought Kunitsu-Gami as well. Buying Onimusha and Pragmata day 1.

I got MH Stories 1 when it was a $30 handheld game. It's not clear it's really worth $60 to me, but I will be watching.

 

[Gambit2483]

The problem is that MH lore is good but the way they deliver story is close to awful, so my question is, is MHS games the same lvl o trash story telling of main games or its better ? i dont mind turn based, i m playing Metaphor and Legend of Legaia right now.

It's about on the level of a light hearted anime. It's better at story telling than the main games in the sense that these games are much more story focused and tell a better narrative, imo. Lots of cutscenes too

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Awesome, can't wait.

 

[Darkness_Arises]

are MHS any good ? i m a sucker for MH main games, but never played stories

MHS2 is the first Monster Hunter game I ever beat. MHS games are really not that great gameplay wise and the story is the same generic slop as the mainline games. I hope they actually focus on the gameplay, maybe borrow some pages from the clair obscur playbook to spice it up.

 

[Icymanipulator]

Played and loved both games, they are nothing amazing but the art style and novel mechanics made them fun for at least a playthrough.

 

[Kataploom]

This looks great to me, really makes me want to start playing Stories, and I haven't played any MH game (I tried but got bored early)

 

[Lorianus]

I hope the character generator is improved this time, the damn skin color in the second game made me nuts, it did not matter what shade from the lightest of white to the darkest of black -> ingame your character was a shade of yellow/orange

 

[Lokaum D+]

I hope the character generator is improved this time, the damn skin color in the second game made me nuts, it did not matter what shade from the lightest of white to the darkest of black -> ingame your character was a shade of yellow/orange

 

[Hudo]

Capcom is fucking trolling me with shit like this. They go out of their way to just not touch MegaMan at all. And I am not even saying Mega Man Legends specifically. Just... Mega Man in general.