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The Next Monster Hunter Game Gets a Release Date

Get ready for an enthralling adventure in Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, launching on March 13, 2026, where you'll tame, train, and fight alongside monstrous allies in a captivating world!

Bruno Pferd · 3 min read

Monster Hunter Stories 3 Launches Across Platforms on March 13, 2026

Capcom officially announced the release date for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection during Nintendo's latest Direct. The game will launch on March 13, 2026, available simultaneously across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A new trailer, revealed during the event, offered a first look at the game's story elements and early gameplay. Capcom had previously confirmed in July that this would be the third installment in the Monster Hunter Stories series. The publisher is actively developing the Stories sub-series as a distinct franchise, prioritizing rich storytelling and user-friendly gameplay. Players will embody the heir of Azuria, navigating this vibrant world.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Taming Colored Beasts with Twin Rathalos

The Monster Hunter Stories series has steadily grown in popularity, with its previous entry selling over 2 million copies by summer 2024. Capcom aims for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection to expand this appeal further, reaching a broader audience. The new installment retains the series' established formula, offering RPG gameplay set in a brighter, more colorful world compared to the main Monster Hunter titles. It places a significant emphasis on the bond between players and their monster companions, making it engaging for both veteran fans and those seeking a more casual experience than the intense hunts of the main series. In Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, players explore a world populated by unique characters, taming, raising, and battling alongside various monsters through an original narrative. The plot features Twin Rathalos as central figures, symbolizing both hope and fear, and holding the power to unite or divide nations. This entry continues to provide a narrative-focused and accessible experience, distinguishing it within the broader Monster Hunter universe.

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Game info

Official Name
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Brief Summary
Twin Rathalos, born in a twist of fate. Two centuries after a conflict that divided neighboring kingdoms, the drums of war are reignited as twin Rathalos—long thought extinct—hatch from a single egg: an omen of destruction. Is there hope beyond the northern border?
Platforms
PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S
Released
March 13, 2026
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Play Modes
Single player
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), English, French, Korean
Genre
Capcom Co., LTD.
Genre
Capcom Co., LTD.

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