The third free update releasing in early September 2021 will provide new Monsties Soulseer Mizutsune, Elderfrost Gammoth, and Oroshi Kirin. The second free update arriving on August 5, 2021, will bring with it Kulve Taroth, a co-op quest exclusive monster alongside new Monsties Hellblade Glavenusand and Boltreaver Astalos. The new Monstie joining the title during the first update will be Palamute. New and upcoming content was briefly shown during the trailer, with the game’s first free update coming on July 15, 2021. The launch trailer was then shown, further highlighting the title’s key features ahead of its release next week. This feature makes the world of Monster Hunter Stories 2 far more intricately woven in facets regarding exploration and not solely combative prowess. Additionally, certain Monsties can be ridden upon and cross the environments in varied ways, such as traversing the sea and climbing walls. These items can be given to the Stables, where they will then hatch and provide new usable Monsties for the party.Ī mechanic called the Rite of Channeling will allow players to transfer genes from one Monstie to another was showcased, which will grant a considerable degree of player agency and choice with party setups. Eggs can be found in the depths of Monster Dens that randomly spawn in the field with rare eggs containing notable genes. This title boasts an improved turn-based combat system from its predecessor with inspiration from the main series of games playing an active role.
Afterward, the 2 decide to head out on a journey while Rathalos are increasingly vanishing throughout the world, and monsters are becoming fiercer and more aggressive from glowing lights shooting out from peculiar pits in the ground. They then meet a Wyverian girl by the name of Ena, who knows of Red.
Players are a new Monster Rider in the series universe yearning to follow in the footsteps of their grandfather, Red, who was a Monster Rider himself. A variety of information that would assuredly excite any Monster Hunter fan was showcased and discussed, so let’s dive in.įollowing Misaki Fukunaga’s performance of the game’s opening song, “Scarlet Land Lit Up By The Heavens,” the story’s preambles are reiterated.
Check out our full review for more information.The official Monster Hunter Youtube channel hosted a special pre-launch program stream for Monster Hunter Stories 2. It's been described as a great introduction to the Monster Hunter franchise.
If you haven't already given the new Monster Hunter Stories game a go, there's a free trial available on the Switch eShop - you can even transfer your progress across to the full game. Oh, and if you're wondering, Monster Hunter Rise shipped over four million units in just the opening weekend. Wings of Ruin 2 also topped the charts in Japan in its first week. To celebrate, it released some special artwork: The numbers are in! Monster Hunter Stories 2 has shipped over 1 million units worldwide! Thank you, new Riders, for embarking on this adventure with us! ❤️ #MHStories2 /9OXaV1Saua- Monster Hunter July 20, 2021 And yes, it exceeded the sales of the original.
So, how did it go? According to an update via social media, the Japanese publisher and developer has already shipped a combined total of more than one million units worldwide. As you might recall, Capcom released Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin on the Switch and PC a few weeks ago.