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UPDATE - Postponed: Monster Hunter Showcase coming Dec. 8 at 10 p.m. UTC!

In light of the recent tsunami warning issued due to an earthquake off the coast of Japan, we have decided to postpone the Monster Hunter Showcase broadcast which was scheduled for today. We'll share the new broadcast date with you all as soon as it's decided.

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Monster Hunter Showcase | December 2025
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The Monster Hunter Showcase is a digital event featuring news about Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, releasing March 13, 2026, and details on Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 4, releasing December 16, 2025! The event will be available online starting December 8 from 2 p.m. Pacific Time or 10 p.m. UTC!

Stream Date and Time Dec. 8 at 10 p.m. UTC (2 p.m. PT)
– Stream date and time are subject to change.
– The event is estimated at approximately 20 minutes.
– The Monster Hunter Wilds portion does not include news about anything other than Title Update 4.

Event Website
https://www.monsterhunter.com/showcase/202512/en-us/

Pre-order Now!
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852190/3/

On Sale Now!
Monster Hunter Wilds
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246340/_/

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
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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Story Introduction
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Pre-Order Here
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852190/3/

Pre-order to get the special bonus Outfit for Eleanor: Skyscale Queen!

- 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
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
He's a member of Gaul's elite intelligence corps, and carries out investigations and communication duties under his orders.

Ogden
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
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
The loyal retainer of Vermeil's queen, he is instrumental in carrying out her will. In the shadows, he directs espionage units in various areas, trying to strengthen Vermeil's power by any means necessary. He comes to Azuria with Eleanor in order to present the idea of crossing the Meridian to Azuria's king, but is rejected.

Vandura
Ever since the covenant was formed after the civil war, he, a Wyverian, and his Magnamalo, Wardenfang, have guarded the gate at the Meridian. Seeing the protagonist and their Skyscale Rathalos, he is reminded of Amara from ten years ago.

Kol & the Canyne Ward
The leader of Sheparden, a village that reveres Canynes. Having lost their original home to the Encroachment, they've now settled near the Meridian. As the numbers of their Canyne wards decrease, they were prepared to accept the end of their way of life as they know it. However...

◆ The Monsties Bound in Kinship with Riders

Legia
Gaul's Monstie, a Legiana. It works alongside Gaul to support the protagonist's journey.

Chirpy
Ogden's Monstie, a Pukei-Pukei with a big appetite. So friendly to humans that it boasts a coterie of fans who enjoy petting its down.

Gravy
Kora's Monstie, a Gravios. Since it eats rocks, it's very well-suited to accompanying Kora on her geological surveys, in addition to normal Ranger duties.

◆ The Monsters the Protagonist will Face

Feral Yama Tsukami
This floating Elder Dragon is colossal enough to have an ecosystem of flora living on it. It consumes the earth and swallows forests whole as it wanders in search of rich soil. It's feared in Sheparden as "a force of nature." Rather than wandering about, this particular specimen has long resided in the Canalta Timberland. A portion of its body is crystallized.

◆ The Game System

Side Stories
Side stories are additional storylines centered around the protagonist and their fellow Rangers. With side stories spotlighting each of the protagonist's friends, you can get to know them more deeply. In addition, by completing side stories you can gain a variety of benefits for party gameplay, such as rewards useful in progressing the game, new weapons or Monsties for the Rangers, or the strengthening of their unique skills.

Character Creation
You'll begin the game by customizing your character in the character creator. Choose variables like body, hairstyle, and skin color to make the protagonist your own. Customization is also available during the course of the game, from the Rangers' base.

◆ Bonus for Linking Save Data
Players with save data from certain Monster Hunter series titles on their systems can obtain layered armor for the protagonist in Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.

Titles With Save Data Bonuses
Monster Hunter Stories
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2356560/_/
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277400/2/
Monster Hunter Rise
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1446780/_/

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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Official Site
https://www.monsterhunter.com/stories3/

Capcom warn that Monster Hunter Rise, World and Wilds might not run on Windows 10 PCs after October 14th

Your cuddly dinosaur aunties at Capcom have warned that they can't "guarantee" various Monster Hunter games will run on Windows 10 PCs after uncle Microsoft end support for the operating system on October 14th this year.


When that fateful day comes to pass, Capcom "will no longer guarantee that Monster Hunter: World, Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Wilds will run on Windows 10 systems." Which isn't to say that these games will immediately become unplayable, but "future system updates or game title updates may make the game incompatible on Windows 10 systems".

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[Important] End of Support Notice for Windows 10

Thank you to all our fans for enjoying Capcom products.

Microsoft will be ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Therefore, as of the same date, we will no longer guarantee that Monster Hunter: World, Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Wilds will run on Windows 10 systems. Monster Hunter: World, Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Wilds will still be possible to play on Windows 10 after October 14, 2025. However, future system updates or game title updates may make the game incompatible on Windows 10 systems.

Proper game functionality cannot be guaranteed on operating systems of which Microsoft has ended support. If an issue running the game occurs, support can only be provided based on information from before support for Windows 10 was discontinued. Services for investigating problems regarding running the game on Windows 10 will be discontinued.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you continue to enjoy Capcom games.

The Monster Hunter series is now on sale!

The Monster Hunter series is now on sale!
The newest entry in the series, Monster Hunter Wilds, is on sale for a great price! Additionally, bundles and discounts on catalog titles are also ongoing. For more details, please visit the featured page.
https://store.steampowered.com/developer/capcom/sale/tgs

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MH Series Info: Monster Hunter Wilds

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Free Title Update 3 – Ver. 1.030
Launch Date: September 29, 2025
Note: Available once maintenance has ended.

Title Update 3 brings the FINAL FANTASY XIV (FFXIV) Online Special Collaboration as well as a host of other content to the game.

Introducing Omega Planetes as an additional monster!
At Hunter Rank 41 or above, complete the main mission "What Lies Ahead" to unlock an extra mission featuring characters from the land of FFXIV—Eorzea!

You'll need to utilize unique tactics to slay Omega Planetes! Team up with allies and put a stop to this mechanical monster from another world!

Gather materials from Omega Planetes to obtain special hunter and Palico equipment, as well as Seikret decorations!

Introducing the Dark Knight hunter armor and Pictomancy spells!
Two iconic jobs from FINAL FANTASY XIV Online join the hunt! The Dark Knight, masters of the two-handed blade and dark arts, and the Pictomancer, masters of the arcane who can bring paintings to life, enter the world of Monster Hunter Wilds.

MH Wilds x FFXIV Collaboration Website
https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/topics/collabo-ff14/
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Arch-tempered Nu Udra strikes in an event quest as the third Arch-tempered monster!

Surpassing the might of its tempered counterparts, Arch-tempered Nu Udra will be introduced in an event quest. Use materials exclusive to this monster to forge the Nu Udra γ armor set and Felyne Udra γ Palico equipment! Hunters with HR 100 or higher can take on this fearsome foe!

Planned Launch Date: October 22, 2025

Get ready to celebrate fall with the Festival of Accord: Dreamspell!
During this event, the Grand Hub will don seasonal decorations and serve a new menu. In addition, equipment, gestures, camp decorations, and various other seasonal spoils will be obtainable for a limited time. A hauntingly fun time at the Grand Hub is just around the corner!

Event Time: October 22 – November 12, 2025 (JST)
Event Time: October 22 – November 11, 2025 (UTC)

For more information about Title Update 3, check out the Capcom Online Program for Tokyo Game Show 2025!
https://www.capcom-games.com/tgs/

Free Title Update Roadmap
Note: The contents of this post reflect the plans as of the time they are posted. Changes may be made at a later date.

Free Title Update 4 is targeted to release in December 2025. This update is planned to include the addition of Gogmazios to the roster of monsters, as well as supplemental end-game content. Stay tuned for more info!

Find more information about Monster Hunter Wilds with the following link:
https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/