Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Announced, Shipping Next Year In 2026

The Monster Hunter Stories franchise stands to be a pleasant subgenre for the IP when visited in its periodic release windows. For the first game, Rectify Gaming scored it a 8/10. “Monster Hunter Stories provides a more casual alternative to the main series, offering accessible gameplay without losing the captivating storytelling, excitement, and charm that define the Monster Hunter franchise. If you’re a fan of Monster Hunter or just a fan of turn-based RPGs, you’re going to love the  game a lot.”

Additionally, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin exceeds its predecessor as we scored it a 9/10. “The Monster Hunter gameplay with the added Pokemon style of collecting monsters and building a well rounded team to help you along the way is an excellent way to experience the Monster Hunter franchise that I think is easily accessible as well to those that are put off by the more hectic and less forgiving nature of Monster Hunter in general. If you are a fan of Monster Hunter, or even turn-based RPGs in general, I think Monster Hunter Stories 2 will be an excellent addition to your library.”

Now this week, Capcom returns to announce Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. You can watch the reveal trailer in the video below:

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,” the synopsis reads.

“In this tale, players take on the role of the heir to Azuria. Blessed with special abilities leading them to become the leader of the Rangers and sole Rathalos Rider in the kingdom, the protagonist passionately performs their duties, protecting monsters and investigating egg quartz. However, a life-changing event soon drives them to investigate the strange phenomena threatening the world. In their search for the truth, they set out for the forbidden land beyond the northern Meridian.

“The hero is joined in their quest by Eleanor, princess of Vermeil. Troubled by the worsening situation, she offers herself as a ‘hostage’ to Azuria in hopes of easing tensions between the two nations. Moved by the efforts of the Rangers, Eleanor and her cherished Monstie Anjanath come along for the ride, seeking to uncover the true intentions of her sister, the Queen of Vermeil. Bound together by the encroaching shadow of calamity, they step into the torrent of fate and venture into forbidden ground.”

Are you hyped for a new Monster Hunter Stories title?

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection ships in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.

Source: Capcom