Link’s story is over.
First released on the Nintendo 3DS in Japan on October 8, 2016, and then coming to Australia, Europe and North America in September 2017, Monster Hunter Stories was an incredible RPG with gorgeous visuals and a compelling story. Capcom, in partnership with Marvelous, took a risk with the spin-off. Still, it paid off as Monster Hunter Stories would go on to be ported to mobile devices and eventually received a sequel in the form of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin for the Nintendo Switch.
Now, the original Monster Hunter Stories has been improved even further and is due to be release on the Nintendo Switch later this month, on June 14, 2024. However, while new content has been added, it is worth pointing out that not all of the original content from the 3DS version will make it over.
During an interview with Nintendo Life, producer Yoshihiro Akira was asked if the free Zelda DLC would be making a comeback, to which he answered this would not be the case.
Yoshihiro Akira: Collaboration contents from outside Capcom will not be carried over into this release.
When asked if any of the 3DS features Monster Hunter Stories utilized would be making a return, Akira answered with the following:
Yoshihiro Akira: Functions created specifically for the Nintendo 3DS have not been ported to other platforms.
It is a shame the Zelda content would not be coming back as it was one of the best DLCs ever created and one that was free to download. With it, by meeting certain in-game specifications, such as conquering the special The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Cup tournament (Gold-Level) players could obtain Epona’s Egg. Whereas if you succeeded in the special The Legend of Zelda: Battle for Hyrule tournament (Gold-Level), players would obtain the Hero’s Armor.
There was also a Majora’s Mask themed outfit called the “Cursed Mask,” which could be worn by Navirou and would alter Navirou’s voice to one befitting the Skull Kid from The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. But, this wonderful content and more is lost to the ages. Will this fact alone make us not want to play the Nintendo Switch version of Monster Hunter Stories? No, we’re still going to play it, it just means we’ll have to settle for a less Zelda themed outing.
About Monster Hunter Stories:
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. Also featured is the Rite of Channeling, a ritual which awakens dormant abilities in your Monsties, allowing you to raise original Monsties and take on powerful enemies!
- Online features that allow you to 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, as well as numerous music tracks. Some tracks are being featured in surround sound for the first time!
- All updates are included! You will find 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!
Source: Nintendo Life
