Story Trailer for “Monster Hunter Stories 3: The Fated Twins” Revealed at Monster Hunter Festa ’26!
The story trailer for “Monster Hunter Stories 3: The Fated Twins,” scheduled for release on March 13, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, was officially unveiled at the “Monster Hunter Festa ’26” main stage. This reveal was accompanied by a game introduction video from the development team and new promotional art, highlighting the game’s appeal.
The game introduction video, presented by Lead Game Designer Daisuke Wakahara, delves into the game’s core aspects, including its athletic field exploration, engaging battle system, and deep RPG mechanics through a new monster rearing system called “Rite of Revelation,” where Otomon hatched from eggs are released back into the wild. The video also introduces the story and crucial game systems.
Latest Game Information
New Character Information
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Kurukuma (CV: Hana Takeda)
The Queen of Byurion and Helene’s sister. She seeks to return to the sanctuary as the only way to save Byurion from petrification. She is prepared to break the ancient “Pact” with the Dragon People, even if it means war with Azural.
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Corvo (CV: Jun Fukushima)
A self-proclaimed adventurer from the Hunter’s Nation. He travels with his Felyne companion, Pique, fulfilling Guild requests and following his curiosity. While aware of Riders, he had never met one before and takes an interest in the protagonist.
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Pique (CV: Rie Hikisaka)
Corvo’s Felyne companion, traveling alongside him. His special skill is waking Corvo up, a daily routine he has mastered for efficiency.
Featured Monster Introduction
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Arschbelt
A Flying Wyvern known as the “Chainblade Dragon” due to its chain-like wings. It possesses unique blade-like structures on its wings that can extend and retract to sweep away prey. These chainblades are also used to absorb elemental energy, which it converts into Dragon elemental energy to unleash.
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Ajarakan
A Fanged Beast characterized by the developed carapace covering its back. It accumulates heat by attaching molten metal to its body and rubbing it repeatedly, leading to explosions. Also known as the “Crimson Ape Beast,” its high-temperature state is believed to be caused by the friction heat generated from rubbing the attached metal. The particularly hot shoulder carapace can even melt normal bullets, arrows, and the ground it touches.
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Malzeno
An elegant Elder Dragon with striking silver scales, also known as the “Silverwing Dragon.” It preys on creatures under the cover of night, absorbing their life force. As it gathers enough life force, it transforms, revealing its ferocious true nature. Malzeno employs creatures called “Qurio” to drain life force from its prey. These Qurio carry a special virus that inflicts a debilitating ailment known as “Bloodblight” on bitten targets.
Otomon Introduction
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Violet Mizutsune Rathian
A Deviant individual of Rathian whose tail harbors a venom even more potent than typical deadly poisons. It is revered and feared as the “Violet Mizutsune Princess” for its beautiful method of eliminating prey by scattering poisonous purple fumes. Where the Dragon Princess dances, the shadow of death descends, transforming the land into a barren wasteland devoid of life.
“Heaven-Shaking Elder Dragons” Appear, Possessing Immense Power to Change the Heavens!
“Heaven-Shaking Elder Dragons” are Elder Dragons with immense power capable of altering the very heavens, and they may appear suddenly under certain conditions. If their HP is reduced to a certain level, players can “repel” them even if their own life points reach zero. Repelling them does not yield experience or rewards, but the Elder Dragon’s HP will be reduced in subsequent encounters. Defeating a Heaven-Shaking Elder Dragon grants various benefits, such as enhanced battle member skills and improved “Rite of Revelation” effects in that area.
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Heaven-Shaking Elder Dragon Neromielle
An Elder Dragon that manipulates vast quantities of water, enveloping its entire body in it. It also possesses a unique power generation organ, allowing it to unleash electric shocks into the water it discharges, causing massive explosions. Also known as the “Abyssal Dragon,” in addition to its water manipulation abilities, it can release electricity stored in its internal power generation organ from its limbs and wings. The intense heat generated during these discharges instantly turns water into steam, leading to violent steam explosions.
Rite of Channeling
“Rite of Channeling” is a secret Rider art that allows Otomon to awaken new abilities and skills by fusing their Kinship Genes. Similar to the “Rite of Revelation,” the “Rite of Channeling” can also be performed at camp.
In this installment, when selecting Kinship Genes, players can now choose from a list or “search from the field” if they do not have an Otomon with the desired Kinship Gene. Furthermore, Otomon and Kinship Genes are not lost through the “Rite of Channeling,” allowing players to freely experiment with various gene combinations.
Kinship Gene Bingo Bonus
Kinship Genes possess types (patterns) such as Power, Speed, and Technical, and attributes (colors) like Fire, Water, Thunder, Ice, Dragon, and Non-elemental. A Bingo Bonus is activated when three of these types or attributes align vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. This bonus increases the power of the aligned type or attribute. Additional ability bonuses are also granted based on the number of bingos achieved. In this game, the position of Kinship Genes can be freely swapped, making the process of carefully considering where and how to place each gene an enjoyable experience. This allows players to raise their Otomon with even greater affection and customization.
For more details on game information, please visit the official website:
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“Monster Hunter Stories 3: The Fated Twins” Official Website: <https://www.monsterhunter.com/stories3/ja-jp/>
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“Monster Hunter Stories” Series Official X Account: <https://x.com/mhst_official>
New Promotional Art Revealed Today!
This new visual showcases the dynamic presence of the powerful monsters appearing in this title, a must-see for “Monster Hunter” series fans. This art is planned for various media deployments in the future, so please keep an eye out for it!
“Monster Hunter Stories 3: The Fated Twins” Story Summary
Two nations, Azural and Byurion, are on a path to ruin. Amidst this crisis, an egg is unearthed, from which a Rathalos, believed to be extinct, is born. What seemed like a glimmer of hope quickly plunges people from hope into despair. The twin Rathalos born were the same Azure-scaled twin dragons that were symbols of ill omen in the civil war 200 years prior.
As environmental degradation progresses and monsters face extinction, the shadow of ill omen once again brings signs of war to both nations. Two nations, twin Rathalos. What truth will the Rider, bound by kinship with a Rathalos, grasp amidst the torrent of fate?
A demo version allowing players to experience the early stages of the game is currently available, and save data from the demo can be carried over to the full version.
Demo Download: <https://www.monsterhunter.com/stories3/ja-jp/trial/>
Product Overview
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Title: Monster Hunter Stories 3: The Fated Twins
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Release Date: March 13, 2026 (Scheduled)
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Players: 1
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Genre: RPG
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CERO Rating: C (Ages 15 and up)
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Supported Hardware: Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
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Price:
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Download Version:
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Standard Edition: 8,990 yen (tax included)
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Deluxe Edition: 10,990 yen (tax included)
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Premium Deluxe Edition: 11,990 yen (tax included)
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Package Version:
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Nintendo Switch 2 Package Version (Key Card)
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PlayStation®5 Package Version
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Suggested Retail Price: 8,990 yen (tax included)
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Game Main Story (Package Version) + e-Capcom Original Set:
- Royal Felyne Edition: 13,940 yen (tax included)
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Pre-orders are now open!
[Limited Bonus] Helene’s Outfit: Azure-scaled Princess
This bonus allows players to change the appearance of their Ranger companion, Helene, to a special outfit inspired by the Azure-scaled Rathalos. Embark on a journey with Helene in this unique attire!
