The third installment in the Monster Hunter Stories series was announced during the recent Nintendo Direct. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection will focus on the story of the birth of twin Rathalos and the two warring kingdoms of Azuria and Vermeil. No gameplay was shown, but it will likely focus on turn-based battles and story similar to the first two games in the series.

Monster Hunter Stories started on Nintendo 3DS and then moved to consoles with Monster Hunter Stories 2 in 2021. They deviated from the real-time combat of the main series with more of a focus on story, character development, and turn-based battles like a traditional J-RPG.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection releases for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC in 2026. Check out the cinematic trailer below:

A new tale of Riders and monsters takes flight! Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the next evolution of the turn-based, story-rich RPG series, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC/Steam in 2026.

Twin Rathalos, born in a twist of fate, ignite the long dormant flames of war between two fractured nations: Azuria and Vermeil. You are the heir to the kingdom of Azuria, and the sole Rathalos Rider in the kingdom. On the brink of war and amidst strange phenomena threatening the world, a life changing event propels you beyond the Meridian, and on an unforgettable journey in search of the truth.

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