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Monster Hunter Digital Event

Capcom has issued a press release covering all of the news from today’s Monster Hunter Digital Event. Along with the latest on Monster Hunter Rise, it outlines the latest details for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.

Here’s the full announcement:

Following today’s Monster Hunter Digital Event, Capcom has uploaded the full presentation for those that happened to miss the live broadcast. We’ve included it below.

Monster Hunter Rise

Capcom has gone live with a new “Kamura’s Hope” trailer for Monster Hunter Rise. Have a look at today’s video below.

For those interested in Monster Hunter Rise, the game is coming to Switch on March 26.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

Capcom has released a second trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. Get a look at the new video below.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin launches for Switch on July 9 worldwide.

Monster Hunter Rise demo

Monster Hunter Rise received a demo back in January, and fans will soon have another opportunity to try out the Switch title. Capcom announced plans to distribute a new version during today’s Monster Hunter Digital Event.

If you’re interested in trying out Monster Hunter Rise again, you’ll be happy to hear that the demo returns on March 11. Although it’s largely the same as it was before, flagship monster Magnamalo will be featured in a new quest for all players.

Capcom announced Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin for Switch last September, but we haven’t seen anything of the game Switch. It finally reemerged during today’s Monster Hunter Digital Event.

A new trailer was released that shows a number of new elements, including co-op quests, amiibo, and more. It’s also now confirmed that Monster Hunter Stories 2 is launching on July 9.

Monster Hunter Stories 2 will also have a Deluxe Edition, pre-order bonus, and bonus with Monster Hunter Rise:

Capcom will soon be hosting the next Monster Hunter Digital Event, which will feature Monster Hunter Rise as well as Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. The broadcast begins at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.

You can watch today’s presentation as it happens below. If there’s anything particularly noteworthy, we’ll be sure to share the news on the site.

Monster Hunter Rise

Capcom recently published an interview with the illustrator behind Monster Hunter Rise, Inouchi-san. He discussed some of the themes that were considered for the game’s art, keeping legibility in mind in handheld mode, and more.

Here’s the full discussion: 

Monster Hunter Rise

A new trailer is in for Monster Hunter Rise that showcases the game’s light weapons. Get a look at the video below.

Monster Hunter Rise is due out for Switch on March 26 worldwide.

Monster Hunter Rise Split Pad Pro

Update (2/27): Play-Asia has opened pre-orders here.


Original (2/24): HORI has come out with a few different Split Pad Pro designs in the past. It’s an alternate take on the Switch Joy-Con with a full-size controller experience in handheld mode, a larger grip, d-pad, programmable rear buttons, assignable buttons, and more.

HORI today revealed the next design in its Split Pad Pro line. In April, there will be a new version based on Monster Hunter Rise.

Below are a few photos:


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