Fans treated to two new trailers at Monster Hunter: Digital Event

Monster Hunter Digital Event, which was held today, revealed a new trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin ahead of the game’s launch on July 9.

Scheduled for Nintendo Switch and PC, the trailer gave fans a first look at two returning characters from Monster Hunter Stories, along with a brief overview of the strategic overhaul to the turn-based combat system. 

Fans were also treated to more visuals of the Monstie companions, competing factions, and the story within the game. After assuming the role of a young Monster Rider who can use a Kinship Stone to form strong bonds with monsters, players will encounter Lilia and Reverto, who will return from the original Monster Hunter Stories. 

The duo are on a mission to capture your companion Razewing Ratha before it can awaken its destructive power foretold in the prophecy of the Wings of Ruin. Hot on their heels are a group of Hunters and Riders who seek to capture Razewing Ratha for their own nefarious purposes.

Following the new Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin trailer, the Monster Hunter Digital Event provided the first details on the strategic elements underpinning the turn-based combat in the game. 

While the three attack types of Power, Speed and Technical return from Monster Hunter Stories, aspiring Monster Riders must also master using the correct weapon type, element, and skills to overcome increasingly imposing threats. Riders can also join forces with their Monsties and other Battle Buddy characters to unleash devastating Kinship Attacks that can change the flow of battle.

Additionally, the Digital Event revealed that the first free title update for Monster Hunter Rise will arrive later tonight (CET), and will include a host of new monsters for hunters to battle, new gear to craft, the ability to forge layered armor, and an unlocked hunter rank cap.

During the event, Monster Hunter Rise players also received their first look at the variety of monsters included in the first free title update for the game, which will be available to all players later today. 

In addition to the tempestuous arrival of the Elder Dragons Kushala Daora, Teostra, and the previously announced Chameleos, players will also be able to duke it out with Apex Diablos and Apex Rathalos. 

As part of the update, previously released Apex monsters can be challenged outside of Rampage quests, Magnamalo will join the Rampage quest rotation, players will be able to forge layered armor, and the max hunter rank will be unlocked when certain conditions are met. 

New event quests will also be released following the title update, and can be played offline at any time once downloaded. Fashion hunters will also be able to purchase new cosmetic DLC that includes new voice options, sticker sets, gestures, layered armor for your buddies and more!

Preorders are now open for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin on both Nintendo Switch and PC, and include access to the Kamura maiden outfit for Ena. 

As part of the crossover content for both titles, players who link their save data from Rise will receive the Rider layered armour for their hunter in that game, while Monstie Riders will be able to access the Kamura Garb layered armour in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.