Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection free update this summer to add Royal Monsters

by Mikhail Madnani on 27 March, 2026

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection will get a free update this summer to bring in extremely powerful Royal Monsters.

Riders of level 90 or higher will be able to prepare and take on these Royal Monsters when the update releases. Capcom also mentions development of the Additional Side Story: Rudy is going smoothly and that an earlier release date is being considered.

If you haven't already done so, read our review here, my full platform comparison here, and all our guides here. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is now available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam).

You can find the developer message from Capcom below:

In Monster Hunter Stories 3, we are currently preparing a free update featuring extremely powerful versions of Monsters, called Royal Monsters, appearing in the field, allowing players to enjoy even more challenging battles.
Riders of level 90 or above will need to prepare carefully and use their strongest Monsties and strategies to defeat to them.
This free update is planned for release this summer.
Also, the development for paid DLC "Additional Side Story: Rudy" is currently progressing well, and we're considering a potential earlier release date.