CAPCOM have today announced that Monster Hunter Stories, a game that originally debut onto the Nintendo 3DS in 2016, will be making its debut onto the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & Steam later this year.
Originally showcased during the Nintendo Direct Partner presentation, and then later confirmed by CAPCOM, Monster Hunter Stories will see players embark on a journey where players will bond with monsters (known as monsties) and become Monster Riders. Unlike Hunters Riders forge bonds and harness the power of kinships stones, allowing them to explore the vast and exhilarating realm together. As part of the experience players will fight together with their Monsties in thrilling battles, hatch Monstie eggs, and customise your companion to suit your style. The newly announced version of Monster Hunter Stories will retain aspects of the original, but improved with HD visuals, voice acting, and other features exclusive to this version of the game.
Key Features:
Refined Graphics: Originally released on the Nintendo 3DS, players can now experience riding Monsties in stunning detail on larger screens, enhanced with improved modeling, textures, and lighting in high definition.
Now Fully Voiced: Immerse yourself in the adventure with full Japanese and English voiceovers.
Additional Language Support: Monster Hunter Stories will have additional language support, newly featuring Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Korean, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, and Arabic.
Museum mode: Delve deeper into the world of Monster Hunter Stories through the newly added Museum mode, featuring the game’s background music and developer sketches.
Included Title Updates (TU): Previously only available in Japan, players can now enjoy title updates, unlocking content from TU 1.20 and TU 1.30.
Monster Hunter Stories for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & Windows PC (via Steam) is currently planned for a 2024 release with further details to be announced at a later date.
