Monster Hunter Stories Comes to Switch, PS4 & PC

Captivating fans of the Monster Hunter universe, the original Monster Hunter Stories is set to transcend its 3DS bounds and arrive on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC platforms. Originally exclusive to the 3DS, the game is undergoing a vibrant remaster, bringing full voice acting, enhanced HD graphics, and additional content previously unreleased in the West. Monster Hunter Stories distinguishes itself from its core series by adopting a creature collector role, where players befriend and raise monsters to battle alongside them, offering a potentially more approachable entry point to the series for younger players or those new to the franchise.

The remastered title promises a richer experience with art galleries in the form of museum mode and promises all the original charm with contemporary enhancements. While there's no specific release date announced, the game is expected to launch in the upcoming summer. For fans willing to whet their appetite for monster-raising adventures, Monster Hunter Stories 2 is already available on the Nintendo Switch and has received favorable reviews, being celebrated for its improvements over the first installment and its engaging gameplay. This announcement is especially significant considering the closure of the 3DS eShop, providing a new home for this cherished title on current gaming platforms.

No specific release date has been provided yet, but the remastered version of Monster Hunter Stories is slated to launch in the summer.

For some additional context, Monster Hunter Stories is a spin-off of the very successful Monster Hunter series. Unlike the mainline games, which focus on action and hunting monsters in real-time combat, Stories is turn-based and features a more narrative-driven approach. In the original game for the 3DS, players could explore a vibrant world, hatch and train monsters called Monsties, and use them in battles. The distinctive art style, storyline, and RPG mechanics provide a contrasting experience to the intense and gritty encounters typical of the mainstream Monster Hunter games.