Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Receives New Trailer and Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date

Capcom has officially unveiled a new trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, offering fans a fresh look at the highly anticipated entry in the Monster Hunter franchise.

Set for a global launch on March 13, 2026, the game will be available both physically and digitally via the Nintendo eShop for the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. Continuing its reputation for narrative-driven spin-offs, Capcom's Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection introduces players to a world on the brink of catastrophe.

The story centers on two nations, Azuria and Vermeil, which face an existential threat from a mysterious crystal encroachment.

Hope is briefly kindled when an enigmatic egg is discovered, leading to the hatching of a legendary monster—Rathalos—long believed extinct.

However, hope quickly turns to dread as a second anomaly emerges: the twin Rathalos, bearing the same markings as the infamous Skyscale Rathalos, whose appearance rekindles memories of a civil war that ravaged the land two centuries prior.

As the environment collapses and monster species teeter on the edge of extinction, the specter of conflict presages a return to war. Players assume the role of the young heir to Azuria, bestowed with rare gifts and chosen as the leader of the Rangers—the kingdom's foremost team of monster guardians and the only Rathalos Rider among them.

Tasked with protecting monsters and probing the mysterious properties of egg quartz, the protagonist's resolve is put to the test by an unforeseen crisis that compels them to venture beyond the kingdom’s familiar borders.

Their journey leads them to prohibited lands in the northern Meridian, where the secrets underlying the world’s unraveling are buried. Joining the narrative is Eleanor, princess of Vermeil.

In an effort to de-escalate hostilities, she volunteers herself as a hostage to Azuria.

Accompanied by her trusted Monstie, Anjanath, Eleanor seeks to discover the motives behind her sister—the ruling Queen of Vermeil—and understand the true nature of the worsening phenomena threatening both nations.

With the stakes higher than ever, the protagonist and Eleanor forge a precarious alliance, facing perilous trials as they strive to unearth the truth behind the twin Rathalos and avert impending disaster. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection continues Capcom’s dedication to rich world-building and innovative gameplay, designed specifically to leverage the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2.

Announced during a recent Nintendo Direct, the game promises a blend of immersive storytelling and RPG mechanics, building on the critical and commercial success of its predecessors in the series. Fans of the Monster Hunter franchise can look forward to experiencing the next evolution of the Stories spin-off when Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launches on March 13, 2026.

The game will be accessible through both retail outlets and the Nintendo eShop, positioning it as one of the flagship titles for the Nintendo Switch 2’s release calendar.

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