Monster Hunter Stories 2 launches worldwide on July 9 with additional PC Steam release
Capcom has announced during today's Monster Hunter Digital Event stream that Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will be available simultaneously worldwide on July 9. The English trailer also added a big surprise reveal, confirming that the game is also coming simultaneously to PC via Steam on the same day as the Nintendo Switch release.
While the trailer is mostly focused on showing the game's key characters and story cutscenes, it also shows more monsters that will appear here. So far, we can confirm the availability of Kulu-Ya-Ku, Pukei-Pukei, Anjanath, Velocidrome, Mizutsune as Monsties. Ludroths and the Royal Ludroth also appeared as enemies in one of the scenes.
The last time we heard of Monster Hunter Stories 2 directly from Capcom was in Tokyo Game Show 2020, where they revealed a player avatar customization system for the protagonist.
Find the new trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin right below, alongside details on a deluxe edition, pre-order bonus, a bunch of new images & art assets. The game will be released for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on July 9.
English Trailer
Japanese Trailer
Deluxe Edition, Pre-order Bonus, and Monster Hunter Rise Save-Data Bonus
Here is how Capcom describes the Deluxe Edition and Pre-order bonus available for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, as well as a bonus for having Monster Hunter Rise save data for Switch.
Following the trailer, Ryozo revealed the content contained in the Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Deluxe Edition, preorder bonus, three amiibo figures releasing alongside the game, and save-data link reward for players of Monster Hunter Rise. The deluxe edition will include Razewing layered armor sets and a Nergigante-inspired hairstyle for players, the Kuan Coat outfit for your Wyverian companion Ena, two new outfits for Navirou, and two sticker sets depicting the various companions players will encounter through their journey. Players who preorder Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin on either platform will receive the Kamura maiden outfit for Ena, while players on Nintendo Switch will be able to unlock three different sets of layered armor and daily bonuses using the new Ena, Razewing Ratha and Tsukino amiibo figures. Finally, those with Monster Hunter Rise save data will be able to unlock the Kamura Garb layered armor for their character. More information on pricing and preorders will be revealed at a later date.
Screenshots and Artwork
