Capcom has announced a new chapter of the Munster Hunter spin-off series — Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. The announcement trailer was presented at the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, revealing the planned release window set for 2026. However, so far, few details have been revealed about this upcoming addition to the world of monster hunters. What is certain is that the game will release on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam).
Monster Hunter Stories is a JRPG series developed and published by CAPCOM Co., Ltd. This spin-off series expands the Monster Hunter universe in innovative ways, adding more depth to the lore of the beloved franchise. However, unlike previous games, Monster Hunter Stories casts players as Monster Riders instead of Hunters. There, players for lifelong bonds with their monsters and live alongside them. Unlike most games in the franchise, Monster Hunter Stories features a turn-based battle system. As a result, this game series has the feeling of a more traditional JRPG.
In Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the story unfolds two centuries after a conflict that tore neighboring kingdoms apart. The cycle of war reignites when twins of the long-thought-extinct Rathalos hatch from a single egg. Two Riders. Two Rathalos. Two kingdoms. All fates bind them all together. To avert impending calamity, they must cross forbidden borders and venture into uncharted lands.
