Overview

• Capcom announced Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection at the July 31 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, confirming a 2026 release window.
• The turn-based RPG marks the franchise’s debut on the Nintendo Switch 2 and will also launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam.
• Players take on the role of Azuria’s heir alongside Vermeil’s Princess Eleanor after a mysterious egg hatches twin Rathalos linked to a centuries-old civil war.
• The kingdoms of Azuria and Vermeil are threatened by a crystal-encroachment plague that drives political tensions toward open conflict.
• Development is ongoing with core story elements and platforms locked in, and Capcom plans to share gameplay footage and a precise launch date later this year.