Fans of the Monster Hunter series now have two new games to look forward to in the coming year as Capcom announces both Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin to be released in 2021. These two titles are being developed for the Nintendo Switch and already have specified release dates. We will get Monster Hunter Rise first on March 26, 2021 and then Monster Hunter Stories 2 sometime in the Summer of 2021.

With Rise, the series will provide hunters with an inventive set of new tools to track down and defeat threatening monsters. Players can tackle these challenges solo, or with up to three other hunters in local or cooperative online play. This new game will feel familiar to returning players when it comes to the overall gameplay, but your tools won’t be the only thing that is new. They will also be introducing Magnamalo, a menacing new flagship monster that will present a formidable challenge to hunters of all skill levels. Players can expect to confront additional new monsters like the shape-shifting Aknosom, the amphibious Tetranadon, as well as numerous fan-favorite and returning species!

Alternatively, Wings of Ruin will offer a story-based RPG experience as it intends to immerse players into the adventures of a new Monster Rider, as they journey to a variety of scenic locations, embark on epic quests and befriend magnificent monsters. This title is looking to reach out to both RPG and series returning fans as it offers this unique new experience with a rich storyline featuring charming characters, challenging quests, and friendly encounters with familiar monsters. To do this, players will be taking on the role of a young Monster Rider who can use a Kinship Stone to form strong bonds with monsters, players can gain experience and improve their skills to form deeper connections with these wonderful creatures.