On Friday, March 13, 2026, " Monster Hunter Stories 3 " will be released for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, Steam.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Ssangyong of Fate," an RPG in which players and monsters fight together, will be released on March 13!
The most distinctive feature of the Monster Hunter Stories series is that players can not only defeat monsters but also join them as "otomon" and fight alongside them. Battles are turn-based command battles, which is different from the previous Monster Hunter series.
The launch trailer for the game has been released. Please check it out.
Synopsis
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The birth of the twin Rioreus brings hope and despair to two countries, Azural and Burion, which are on the verge of extinction. What seemed to be a glimmer of hope is turned into despair with the birth of Rioreus. The twin Rioleus born were twin dragons with blue scales, the same as those that were considered a symbol of bad luck in the civil war 200 years ago.
Main character (CV: Shoya Chiba, Emiri Touyama)
PlayStation.BlogThe main character in this work can be a character creation. In addition to choosing the prince or princess, you can also choose the style, hair style, skin color, etc., to create the look you desire. You can also re-customize your character at the ranger base "base" during the game, so please make up your character as you like.
PlayStation.BlogThe prince (princess) of Azral and captain of the Ranger Corps. As the only Reus Rider in the country, she is highly capable. She was enthusiastic about ranger activities such as protecting monsters and investigating egg stones, but after experiencing an event, she realized that she knew nothing about the various anomalies occurring in the world and the situation people were in. He sets out on a journey to "know" beyond the northern boundary into the forbidden lands.
Main character's otomon: Reus (Rio Reus with blue scales)
Rioreus was thought to be extinct in Azural, but was born through a ritual from an egg stone that the protagonist's mother found in the forest 10 years ago. He is a Rioreus with blue scales, one of a pair of twins said to bring misfortune.
This work is filled with fascinating characters and monsters that add to the story. Besides the main character...
- Rudy, a royal ayru who has served the royal family for generations
- Hélène, the princess of Burion.
- Simon, the protagonist's childhood friend and best friend
- Tio, a new ranger
The game features a cast of unique characters and the Otomon who have formed a bond with them.
Of course, familiar monsters such as Iancook and Pukepuke, as well as Chataqabura, Le Dau and Archeveld from " Monster Hunter Wilds " will also appear and stand in the way of the main characters. We are looking forward to seeing what kind of encounters they will have and how they will become friends!
For more information, please visit the official website of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Ssangyong of Fate.
The system has been powered up! Comfortable play and training, and improved battle strategy!
PlayStation.BlogThis third title in the series features an improved system that makes both movement and battles more enjoyable. Let's take a look at each of them.
Otomon's ride has been powered up for more comfortable ride action!
PlayStation.BlogThe Otomon ride has been carefully designed to provide an athletic experience for travelers.
Otomon can now be changed without switching screens, making riding actions such as "wall climbing" and "flying," which are necessary for exploring the field, more comfortable than before. The newly added ride actions "Breath" and "Melee Attack" can be used to hit monsters in the field to start battles with an advantage.
The "Invasion of the Beasts" battle against powerful "invasive beasts
PlayStation.BlogOne of the objectives of the Ranger Squad, of which the protagonist is the captain, is to discover and protect the eggs of endangered species and restore their ecosystem. The number of endangered species is on the rise due to environmental changes caused by petrification and the impact of " invasive " monsters that invade the ecological zone of other monsters.
The invasive species' eggs may lie dormant in the habitat of the invasive species, and it is imperative to conduct "invasive species homecoming battles" to protect the eggs. In the "invasion return battle," the player searches for clues to find the nest, and when the invader returns to its nest, the player protects the eggs of endangered species while they are sleeping, in order to escape.
The "hatching" process, in which hatchlings are returned to the wild, is used to nurture the monsters!
PlayStation.BlogThe eggs of endangered species that you protect will hatch and return to the wild, where they will take root and regain their life as monsters. Monsters that have regained their lives can be turned into Otomon by protecting their eggs just like normal monsters.
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Ranger activities to return hatchling Otomon to the wild are called "Satohatching" and any Otomon can be satohatched. The "ecological rank" of an area is affected by the hatching of an Otomon, and depending on the rank, eggs become easier to obtain and Otomon with special skills and genes can be born.
Let's take a look at the characters' stories in the "Side Story" section!
PlayStation.BlogIn the "Side Stories," you can learn more about the characters through stories that focus on each character. In the side stories, you can...
- Episode rewards
- Rangers can use more special weapons and otomons, and their skills and abilities are enhanced.
- Specialties and abilities are enhanced, and
and other benefits that will help you to advance in the game. It will also deepen your understanding of the story and make you feel more immersed in the game. Challenge yourself!
Battles are more strategic with more options on how to win!
PlayStation.BlogThe turn-based command battles based on the three systems of "Power," "Speed," and "Technique" have evolved even further. While retaining the "winning rock-paper-scissors battle" that was so well received in the previous title, the new game offers more options for winning, allowing players to play more strategically.
Watch out for the monster's actions and aim for a "head-to-head" or "double action" game!
If your monster and your opponent's aim overlap, a " head-to-head " will occur. If you can attack with an advantageous type, you can inflict great damage and your bond gauge will increase significantly. Furthermore, if you win a head-to-head battle with the same opponent as Otomon, a " Double Action " will occur, which, in addition to increasing your damage and bond gauge, will also allow you to block your opponent's attack.
By identifying the behavior patterns of monsters, you can aim for head-to-head battles and double actions to gain the upper hand in battle. Fight alongside Otomon and deepen your bond as you progress through the story!
Cut down the "dragon energy gauge" to "down" monsters!
Break a monster by reducing its "dragon energy gauge," which represents the monster's energy, to zero! When a monster is broken, its "dragon energy stock" is reduced and it becomes "fatigued", making it easier to avoid the monster's attacks. Furthermore, when the monster's dragon energy stock is depleted, it can be "downed ".
When a monster is downed, the "Synchro Rush" can be triggered!
This is a chance to connect to a big move such as "Kizuna-teki" (bonding technique) because the bond gauge rises significantly at the same time as inflicting heavy damage to the opponent. One of the ways to win is to aim for the Synchro Rush by cutting down the Ryuki Gauge, and then use the chain of heavy damage to defeat the opponent all at once. Let's make full use of it!
You can get a layered outfit with the save data linkage bonus! Data from the trial version can also be transferred!
If you launch this title on a console with save data from "Monster Hunter Stories," "Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin," or "Monster Hunter Rise," you can get a layered outfit for the main character that corresponds to that save data. The following table shows the correspondence between the title and the layered clothing. Titles and layers of clothing are as follows.
- "Monster Hunter Stories": Hakkum Village Rider's clothes
- "Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin": Mahana Village Rider's Clothing
- "Monster Hunter Rise": Kamrano costume
For more information, please visit the official website of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Ssangyong of Fate.
A demo version that allows users to carry over saved data to the full version of the game is now available!
PlayStation.BlogA demo version is now available to play the first part of the game. In addition to enjoying the story, you can experience the same content as the full version in the early stages of the game, including ranger editing to set character appearance, the battle system, weapon and armor creation, and otomon collection and training.
Save data from the demo version can be transferred to the full version, so you can see for yourself what the game is like before deciding to purchase it. Go to the official website of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Ssangyong of Fate and visit the store that is compatible with the hardware you will be using to download the game.
For other details, please visit the Monster Hunter Stories 3: Ssangyong of Destiny official website.
| Product Outline | |
|---|---|
| Title | Monster Hunter Stories 3: Ssangyong of Destiny |
| Released by | Capcom Co. |
| Compatible consoles | Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| Genre | RPG |
| Release Date | March 13, 2026 (Friday) |
| Number of players | 1 player |
| CERO | C (for ages 15 and up) |
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