Originally, Capcom planned to air the Monster Hunter Showcase on December 8, 2025, but after tsunami warning due to an earthquake that occurred off the coast of Japan, the whole thing had to be pushed back. Thankfully everyone was safe, and the showcase went live two days later on December 10. Even with the delay, this ended up being one of the most important Monster Hunter updates of the year, especially for anyone waiting to see what Capcom is doing with Monster Hunter Wilds.
The showcase opened with a deep look at Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and Capcom is not shy about calling this their most ambitious Stories game yet. The new trailer fleshed out the growing tension between Azuria and Vermeil, the strange Encroachment phenomenon, and the twin Rathalos that tie everything together.
The darker tone stands out, but it still feels like a proper Stories adventure built around character moments and emotional beats. The gameplay segment looked great too, with smoother traversal, cleaner transitions, faster turn-based combat, and a sharper cel-shaded style that really pops. Several new Monsties were show, with updated animations for returning ones. Everything points to a Spring 2026 release on PS5, Xbox...
