The original Monster Hunter Stories released October 2016 with the second entry in the series is making its way onto Nintendo Switch next year.
Fans hoping that the first entry will be released on Nintendo Switch will be disappointed to know that Capcom has no current plans to do so.
No original planned
Ryozo Tsujimoto from Capcom recently spoke with Gamereactor and said the following:
There are no plans at the moment to bring the original Monster Hunter Stories to the Nintendo Switch
They also explained that players new to the franchise won’t have anything to worry about as the second game titled Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will feature a a new storyline and protagonist. Tsujimoto went on to say:
While it’s set in the same world, the game has absolutely been designed so that players can jump straight into Monster Hunter Stories 2.
About Monster Hunter Stories 2
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin offers both RPG and Monster Hunter fans a unique new experience with a rich storyline featuring charming characters, challenging quests and friendly encounters with familiar monsters from the Monster Hunter series.
Assuming 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. When ready, players can embark on memorable adventures filled with dramatic events and heartwarming friendships as the epic tale unfolds.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin for Nintendo Switch is due to be released summer 2021.
