Hatch and release Monsties, shaping the ecosystem with Habitat Restoration!

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Endangered Species and Invasive Monsters

The protagonist is captain of a group called the Rangers. One of their duties is finding endangered species' eggs, in order to restore the ecosystem. With the Crystal Encroachment threatening the ecosystem, and invasive monsters running amok, Rathalos are not the only species considered endangered.

Invasive Monsters

Invasive monsters are incredibly strong, able to threaten other monsters and take over their territory. Dens in their territory sometimes contain endangered species' eggs.

Invasive Monster Retreat Battles

Invasive monsters can't be easily defeated by normal means, so instead the Rangers search for clues to cause the monster to retreat to its den, putting a new twist on the classic Stories gameplay.

Sneak into the invasive monster's den while it's sleeping... then grab the endangered egg and run for it!

Return Hatched Monsters to the Wild with Habitat Restoration

After hatching an endangered monster, release it into the wild, allowing it to put down roots and rebuild the species. When a monster population has been restored, their eggs can be found and hatched into Monstie partners. Hatching monsters and returning them to the wild is a practice the Rangers call Habitat Restoration. It can be performed not only with endangered species, but with regular monsters as well.

Hatching and releasing monsters into the wild will affect that area's Ecosystem Rank. As the Ecosystem Rank rises, eggs become easier to obtain, and Monsties can hatch with special skills or genes.

Dual-Element Monsters

Raising the Ecosystem Rank can even allow you to find monsters imbued with that area's element.

For example, a monster which is normally thunder element may be influenced by the fire element of the area in which it is hatched, and be born with fire skills. This even affects the monster's appearance.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection provides a new gameplay cycle where you can protect monsters, preserve their ecosystem, and truly roleplay as a Ranger. Form a new, exciting relationship with the Monsties you raise!

Arkveld

You've already seen Chatacabra and Rey Dau from Monster Hunter Wilds... Now get ready for Arkveld!

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection will release on March 13th, 2026, with pre-orders available now. Ride your Monsties through the exciting open world, engage in satisfying strategic battles, and raise Monsties in a new way with Habitat Restoration. We're confident we've created a rich and fun RPG experience.

We'll reveal more details on the way to the release, so stay tuned!

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