This layered armor is purely cosmetic, allowing you to customize your appearance outside of the armor you choose for your character without affecting your stats. Enz, Razewing Ratha and Tsukino will each get their own amiibo, which will unlock a special layered armor design in the game. In addition to Stories, a set of three amiibo will be released as well. This party-building mechanic and turn-based combat set Stories apart from the mainline series's traditionally action-oriented RPG nature. The game will boast a harrowing story with RPG progression and the ability to collect and hatch "Monsties," companion versions of popular Monster Hunter monsters. Wings of Ruin was revealed during the September Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, at the same time Nintendo also revealed new information about Monster Hunter Rise.
MONSTER HUNTER STORIES 2: WINGS OF RUIN UPDATE
RELATED: What's New in Monster Hunter Rise's Big May Update Monster Hunter Stories 2 DLC Costumes, Amiibo & More Speaking of "monsties," there are plenty of monsters included in Stories 2 the Digital Event showed off Bazelgeuse, Tobi-Kadachi, Paolumu, Glavenus and Gammoth, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.Īt Summer Games Fest Kickoff, a new trailer was released which showcased more of the game's story mode.
You'll also receive additional party members (dubbed "Battle Buddies") and "monsties" to help you in battle. Players can also target specific monster parts with attacks, allowing them to break off parts for crafting, similar to how it works in the mainline games.
The turn-based mechanics of the first game return, with Power, Speed and Technical attack types. Will the hatching of the Rathalos egg bring salvation or destruction to the world?Īt the recent Monster Hunter Digital Event, more details emerged about Stories. Your companion, the Wyverian Ena, believes the egg will bring hope to the village, but a Rathalos is said to be the monster that destroyed the village generations ago. The player character, said to be the granddaughter of the legendary Monster Rider Red, is entrusted with an egg believed to contain the last Rathalos in the world. Wings of Ruin begins when Rathalos have all disappeared from the world. One year later, the villager attains the title of Rider and finds themself thrust into an epic journey to cure the Black Blight. Ratha seemingly is killed when their village is destroyed by a Nargacuga that is under the control of the Black Blight. In the original Monster Hunter Stories, players took on the role of a villager who hatched and bonded with a Rathalos they named Ratha.