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Monster Hunter Stories

CAPCOM CO., LTD. · Published by CAPCOM CO., LTD. · Official site ↗

Very Positive — 91% positive (2,150 reviews) · 50 achievements

Last updated 27 Sept 2026

Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG that takes the world of Monster Hunter and expands upon it in new and exciting ways! No longer are you hunting monsters, but raising them! In this deep story featuring heroes known as Monster Riders, you will live alongside monsters and form lifelong bonds with them.

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3 Sept 2026Lowest: £24.98 · Highest: £24.988 Oct 2026

RPG · 2024 · More £15 - £30 games

Explore a world where you bond with monsters and become a Monster Hunter in your own right. This upcoming RPG from CAPCOM offers a unique blend of raising and battling, set for release in 2024.

About this game

Monster Hunter Stories Collection


Both Monster Hunter Stories games included in one collection!

Contents:
- Monster Hunter Stories
- Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (Standard Edition)

Note: Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin are both available separately. Please take care to avoid duplicate purchases.
*Please note that these titles are available in two bundles, "Monster Hunter Stories Collection" and "Monster Hunter Stories Deluxe Collection".


Monster Hunter Stories Deluxe Collection


Both Monster Hunter Stories games included in one deluxe collection!

Contents:
- Monster Hunter Stories
- Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (Deluxe Edition)

Note: Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin are both available separately. Please take care to avoid duplicate purchases.
*Please note that these titles are available in two bundles, "Monster Hunter Stories Collection" and "Monster Hunter Stories Deluxe Collection".


About the Game

*This content is also available as part of one or more bundles. Please check your previous purchases to avoid duplication.

Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG that takes the world of Monster Hunter and expands upon it in new and exciting ways! No longer are you hunting monsters, but raising them! In this deep story featuring heroes known as Monster Riders, you will live alongside monsters and form lifelong bonds with them.


The first installment of the Monster Hunter Stories series returns, fully voiced in Japanese and English, with additional features such as a new museum mode where you can listen to music and view concept art, allowing you to dive even deeper into the world of Monster Hunter Stories.

Story:

As the hero of the story, you were born in a village of Riders who raise monsters for a living. You’ll overcome trials and tribulations as you grow as a Rider, and leave your village to embark on an adventure. Your destination: the world of Hunters, who make their living by hunting monsters. Although their lifestyles are vastly different, you must learn to live and work together with Hunters, and in turn, bring the world of Hunters and Riders ever closer.


Things take a dark turn as a calamity known as the Black Blight appears, threatening the entire world and upending peaceful lives that were taken for granted... Both Riders and Hunters alike will be put to the test in order to challenge this threat.

The keys to saving the world are the Kinship Stone and its hidden power, along with the truth of the “Legend of Redan,” which describes the long-kept secret of the Riders’ origins! Along your epic journey, you will discover the true meaning of Kinship, which grows as your bonds deepen! A story of friendship and triumph await you—ride on into the world of Monster Hunter Stories!

Game Features:
■ A turn-based RPG set in the world of Monster Hunter!

Monster Hunter Stories features a strategic battle system which is easy to get the hang of, even for those who struggle with action games. Use Power, Speed, and Technical attacks to guess and overcome your opponent's attack patterns to inflict heavy damage and win head-to-head battles! Build up your Kinship Gauge to use skills or try your Monsties' unique Kinship Skills!

■ Turn popular monsters from the series into your Monsties!

Explore the field using Monstie abilities, hatch eggs that you find along the way, and turn various monsters into Monsties! This game features many popular monsters from the Monster Hunter series, including Zinogre, Nargacuga, and Lagiacrus.


The Rite of Channeling is a ritual that awakens dormant abilities in your Monsties, allowing you to raise original Monsties and take on powerful enemies!

■ Online Features
Create a powerful party with the Monsties you have raised and enjoy battles with other players!

New Features:
■ Fully voiced in Japanese and English!
The narrative is even more immersive with full Japanese and English voices!

■ Bonus Museum content

Enjoy more than 200 pieces of concept art, including some which have never been seen before, and numerous music tracks. Some tracks are being featured in surround sound for the first time!

■ All updates are included

Includes all the monsters added in updates to the original game, such as Kushala Daora, Teostra, and Rajang, as well as expanded endgame content and additional character editing parts, making this the complete package!

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: WINDOWS® 10,11 (64-BIT Required)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-3470 3.20 GHz or AMD FX™-6300
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA®GeForce® GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 560
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectSound compatible (must support DirectX® 9.0c or higher)
  • Additional Notes: This game is expected to run at 1080p/30 FPS, anti-aliasing off/ shadow quality low. If you don't have enough performance to run the game at your selected graphic quality, you must go to Options > Graphics and decrease the resolution or adjust the quality setting. An internet connection is required for product activation. *Network connectivity uses Steam® developed by Valve® Corporation. *When running on Windows® 11, please refer to the system requirement of Windows® 11.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: WINDOWS® 10,11 (64-BIT Required)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460 3.20 GHz or AMD FX™-8300
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA®GeForce® GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 560
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectSound compatible (must support DirectX® 9.0c or higher)
  • Additional Notes: This game is expected to run at 1080p/30 FPS, anti-aliasing on/ shadow quality medium. An internet connection is required for product activation. *Network connectivity uses Steam® developed by Valve® Corporation. *When running on Windows® 11, please refer to the system requirement of Windows® 11.

Supported Languages

English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Portuguese - Brazil, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese*, Korean, Spanish - Latin America
*languages with full audio support

Latest news

  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    (Paid DLC) Additional Side Story: Rudy is out today!

    Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter, where you become a Rider and form bonds with monsters, fighting alongside them as you embark on a journey with your friends. The third entry, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, has a new paid DLC Side Story, featuring your trusty Palico, Rudy. Additional Side Story: Rudy {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45725708/eea0dc4f356589f52831aa46a3b2bfebbe57d392.jpg Delve into the background of the protagonist's loyal Palico, Rudy. It turns out that Rudy's illustrious ancestor, a Legendary Feylne who is said to have saved the world, is Navirou from the earlier entries in the Stories series. After getting caught up in one of the strange happenings around the world, Navirou ends up coming face to face with his young descendant, leading to unexpected outcomes... {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45725708/695d7bc5d56d4b6033ee161b995617f3fa120a92.jpg Side Story: Rudy will become accessible by progressing through the main story. Talk to Rudy while he has a Yellow Icon over his head to initiate his side story. Face-to-Face with the Nergigante {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45725708/4f2bfada6762fb71065ce71949828b2dd6db8ebf.jpg The fearsome Nergigante appears in Side Story: Rudy. Though you can't make it a Monstie, it's a formidable foe to battle against. Navirou apparently shares a deep connection with Nergigante. Find out more by playing the side story for yourself. Navirou {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45725708/564928f665a4cf2e0dd0a194a5e10d0391110189.jpg A Felyne with an unusual face, he has a sunny disposition and loves adventure. Rudy's family have passed down a tale of Navirou saving the world, alongside a Rider and their Rathalos. After getting caught up in one of the strange happenings around the world, Navirou ends up coming face-to-face with his young descendant. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852190/ https://store.steampowered.com/sub/1496203/ https://store.steampowered.com/sub/1496205/ https://www.monsterhunter.com/stories3/en-us/
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  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Patch: Ver.1.1.1

    Various bug fixes
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  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    Pre-Order Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Now!

    The third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is coming on March 13, 2026. Pre-order now! Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Pre-Order Trailer Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Story Introduction Pre-Order Here https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852190/3/ Pre-order to get the special bonus Outfit for Eleanor: Skyscale Queen! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45725708/bb88087cf34decac06564abc92c169eaa86ff89b.jpg - Available to anyone who pre-orders by March 13, 2026 at 12:59 p.m. JST. - Outfits change Rangers' appearance only. - This pre-order bonus may be made available after launch. ◆◆◆New Game Details◆◆◆ ◆ Characters Gaul {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45725708/dac2955d8bb02d312ff416e45e2bf5b8139bdb6e.png A founding member and the vice-captain of the Rangers. He and his loyal Palico support the group's activities in the background. Highly knowledgeable about botany, he's skilled at creating combinations. His family has long been in service to Azuria, and he's extremely loyal to the king, having gained the king's trust in turn. Murray {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45725708/38e9c4f9839c980c1f45fd99692c5598da433cdf.png He's a member of Gaul's elite intelligence corps, and carries out investigations and communication duties under his orders. Ogden {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45725708/ac9cbc97a77c2f2d30829a07e2dae23ff2a4558f.png A true expert in monsters, having spent more than half his Rider career studying them. His knowledge is so deep, he's regarded as a walking Monsterpedia. Kora {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45725708/e2423b44db47cfb3c1452ab413e5baa75e3bed07.png A founding member of the Rangers, along with Amara. An old hand with geological surveys, she's highly experienced in the use of bombs and gunpowder. She's never understood why Amara did what she did ten years ago, and joins the protagonist's journey in order to discover the truth of why Amara left Azuria. Fiero {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45725708/ae8cdd22fe98867a7ea9393efd0566c8a2b69501.png Th...
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  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    New Monster Hunter Title

    Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection - Announcement Trailer Teaser Art Revealed {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44795648/c1c843928af8b41a5bf38b9ad9269e97d6cf35b5.jpg Presenting Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the third entry in the Monster Hunter RPG series. In the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series, players become Riders in the Monster Hunter world, forming bonds with their monsters by raising them and traveling and battling alongside them. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44795648/46ff8dcaf5f942fcb0102581cf4ad55106c89349.png Look forward to more details ahead of the planned 2026 release! https://www.monsterhunter.com/stories3/en-us/ Notice To celebrate this announcement, Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin are also on sale! Take this opportunity to dip your toe into the world of Monster Hunter's RPG series as a Rider forming bonds with monsters. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2356560/?snr=1_2108_9__2107 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277400/2?snr=1_2108_9__2107
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  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    BLACK FRIDAY DEALS

    Dive deeper into the Monster Hunter series during the Autumn Sale, now live! Hurry—these deals are available for a limited time. https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33273264/sale/blackfriday Visit the store page for full pricing details and sale dates, so you don’t miss out! Monster Hunter Stories - Launch Trailer https://store.steampowered.com/app/2356560/ Hatch, raise, and live alongside monsters in this fun-filled RPG set in the Monster Hunter universe! Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin - Launch Trailer https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277400/ Our epic tale begins with the mass disappearance of Rathalos from around the world. You meet a Wyverian girl named Ena who knew your illustrious grandfather, Red. She has been entrusted with an egg, but what's inside it? The fate of the world hangs in the balance as the exciting story of the Wings of Ruin unfolds. Notice Monster Hunter Stories Patch: Ver.1.1.0 - Latin American Spanish is now available as a text language. - Minor bug fixes. We look forward to your continued support of the Monster Hunter series!
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