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| Developer(s) | Capcom |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
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| Release | 2026 |
| Genre(s) | Role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is an upcoming role-playing video game in development by Capcom. It is the third major entry in the Stories sub-series within the Monster Hunter franchise, following Monster Hunter Stories (2016) and Monster Hunter Stories 2 (2021). Announced in July 2025, it is scheduled for a 2026 release on the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.
The game plays as a JRPG, and retains a turn-based battle system like prior entries in the subseries. [1]
The game follows two adversarial kingdoms of Azuria and Vermeil as they struggle to survive against an environmental disaster referred to as "Crystal Encroachment". The player controls the heir of Azuria as they team up with the princess of Vermail, Eleanor; to help both combat the threat and help relations between kingdoms. [1] [2] Eleanor is motivated to do this due to her concerns about the motivations of her sister, the Queen. [3] The story will also be centered around the existence of a Rathalos, a recurring monster from the Monster Hunter series. [3]
The game was first announced on July 31, 2025, as part of a Nintendo Direct broadcast. [4] It is the third entry of the Stories sub-series of Monster Hunter , following Monster Hunter Stories (2016) and Monster Hunter Stories 2 (2021). [1] The game is scheduled for a 2026 release. [5] While the original Nintendo Direct reveal only confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 release date, publisher Capcom shortly after announced that the game would also be coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows via Steam. [6]
GamesRadar reported that the game's reveal was positively received by its fanbase. [7] Screen Rant expressed hope that positive response to the game could help counter the negativity Monster Hunter Wilds encountered in user reviews earlier in 2025. [8]
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