Capcom has released a new trailer for next year’s Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and announced that pre-orders are now live.
If you’ve never played a Monster Hunter Stories game before, they’re a bit like the publisher took the Monster Hunter world and made a Pokemon game based on it. In fact, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is one of the games that most benefitted from the Nintendo Switch 2 release, with the game getting a frame-rate bump, and generally looking superb on the new system. The second game is coming to Xbox Series X|S on November 14th, as well.
Anyway, onto the new trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.
Capcom says that the new trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection offers “a deeper look into the escalating conflict between the kingdoms of Azuria and Vermeil as they teeter on the brink of destruction. Discover new insights into the protagonist’s journey and get a glimpse into the encroaching threat looming over the land.”
The publisher adds: “The new story trailer follows the player’s protagonist as they journey to understand the Crystal Encroachment threatening extinction to habitats throughout the world. The trailer also gave a glimpse at more of the companions that will aid the protagonist including Ranger vice-captain Gaul and his palico Murray, Ogden the walking Monsterpedia, and Kora who founded the Rangers alongside the protagonist’s mother Amara. Their travels take them to remote corners such as the recently displaced village of Sheparden, who’s revered Canynes are dwindling in the face of the Encroachment, and against forces of nature such as the massive Elder Dragon Yama Tsukami.”
Players who pre-order the game will receive special Layered Armor for Eleanor the Skyscale Queen, a striking new cosmetic outfit that is equipable using the Change Companion Outfits option once it’s unlocked in-game. In addition to the Standard Edition of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, those looking for elevated experiences can grab the Deluxe Edition or Premium Deluxe Edition.
The Deluxe Edition includes the full game and the Deluxe Kit containing an additional side story: Rudy’s Tale scheduled for release in Autumn 2026 and the Special Outfit Set featuring layered armour for companions, additional Rudy outfits, and hair options for the player character. The Premium Deluxe Edition contains all Deluxe Edition content in addition to a special cosmetic DLC pack featuring additional companion layered armor, hair options, and Rudy outfits, which will also be available to purchase separately.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is coming to PC, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 on March 13th, 2026.
