Story Trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3 Released! Game Introduction Video and Promotional Art Also Unveiled

The story trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (hereafter referred to as Monster Hunter Stories 3) premiered at Monster Hunter Festa ’26, which was held on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Additionally, a game introduction video by the development team and promotional art have been released.

Story Trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3 Released at Monster Hunter Festa ’26!

Monster Hunter Stories 3 is the latest title in the series and features the largest amount of content to date.
The story trailer for this title premiered at Monster Hunter Festa ’26, held on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Furthermore, a game introduction video by Lead Game Designer Daisuke Wakahara has also been released.
The video reveals details about the title's appeal, which is packed with RPG elements, including:

• Various actions that can be enjoyed seamlessly
• Exhilarating battles where you can achieve "it's always my turn"
• The Habitat Restoration system for returning Monsties hatched from eggs back to the wild

New Information on Characters and Monsties Revealed!

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A Variety of Characters to Make the Story Even More Interesting

Clarissa (JP Voice: Hana Takeda (@TakedaHana))

The queen of Vermeil and Eleanor's older sister. She insists that returning to the Sacrosanctum is the only option to save Vermeil from the scourge of the Crystal Encroachment. She knows that doing so would break the covenant with the Wyverians, and is prepared even to go to war with Azuria to achieve her aim.

• Monstie: Ratha V (Skyscale Rathalos)

Corbin (JP Voice: Jun Fukushima)

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A Hunter and explorer, traveling from Hunter territory. He and his Palico PK take on assignments from the Guild as they travel where Corbin's curiosity leads them. Though he's aware of the existence of Riders, he's never met any in person. As such, he's quite excited to meet the Rangers.

PK (JP Voice: Rie Hikisaka (@kirakiraponpon5))

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He travels with Corbin, supporting him as his loyal Palico. He's especially skilled at waking Corbin up—and not especially gently. With daily practice, he's perfected the most efficient wake-up method.

Ferocious Monsters That Cannot Be Defeated Easily

Arkveld

A Flying Wyvern monster with chain-like wings.
It handles its wings flexibly to mow down prey and can also absorb elemental energy.

Ajarakan

A Fanged Beast that accumulates heat from molten metal to cause explosions.
Its high-temperature shell portions can melt ordinary bullets and arrows.

Malzeno

The noble Elder Dragon clad in silver scales.
It attacks prey under the cover of night and absorbs their life force.

Dreadqueen Rathian, a Monstie That Hunts Beautifully With Poison

A Deviant individual of Rathian that conceals a toxin in its tail that goes beyond mere venom.
It is called Dreadqueen because of the way it hunts prey while scattering poisonous smoke.

Will It Change the Weather!? Calamitous Elder Dragons Also Appear

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Calamitous Elder Dragons, Elder Dragons powerful enough to change the weather, make an appearance.
Defeating a Weather-Changing Elder Dragon reportedly provides various benefits, such as strengthening the skills of battle members and enhancing the Habitat Restoration effects in that area.

Weather-Changing Elder Dragon Namielle

An Elder Dragon that freely controls the water it covers its body with.
Furthermore, it discharges electricity created by its unique power-generating organs into the released water to cause explosions.

To a New Skill Awakening for Monsties! Rite of Channeling

The Rite of Channeling allows you to combine genes between Monsties to awaken new abilities and skills in your Monsties.

In this title, when choosing genes, you will be able to select them from a gene list.
Furthermore, if you do not have a Monstie with the desired gene in your possession, it becomes possible to "Find in Field" for the corresponding monster.

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Genes have types (patterns) of Power, Speed, and Technical, and elements (colors) of Fire, Water, Thunder, Ice, Dragon, and Non-elemental.
By aligning three of these types and elements vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, it is possible to receive a Bingo Bonus.

Promotional Art Also Released!

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With promotional art also being released, the excitement for Monster Hunter Stories 3 continues to grow.
For game details, please check the Official Website or the official Monster Hunter series X account (@monsterhunter).
Pre-orders and trial version demos are also available, so be sure to check them out!