14 DAY TRIAL // Capcom held a digital event yesterday fully dedicated to the Monster Hunter franchise. Fans of the series who tuned in have learned more details about the developer's upcoming Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin game.
Along with new trailers and gameplay for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, Capcom offered players a first look at two returning characters from Monster Hunter Stories, as well as a brief overview of the strategic overhaul to the turn-based combat system.
In Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, players take the role of a young Monster Rider who can use a Kinship Stone to form strong bonds with monsters. The first two major characters revealed in the trailer, Lilia and Reverto will be returning from the original Monster Hunter Stories.
The duo is 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. Capcom promised to unveil more details on how these returning characters interact with the previously revealed cast, and the player’s journey to either save their friend or save the world soon.
During the digital event, Capcom talked about the game's combat system, which features 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.
Only by learning the fighting style of individual monsters, players will be able to counter incoming attacks by selecting the correct attack type. Furthermore, players can stop enemy monsters in their tracks by targeting and breaking specific body parts, as well as team up with their Monstie to perform powerful Double Attacks.
On top of that, riders can join forces with their Monsties and other Battle Buddy characters to unleash devastating Kinship Attacks that can change the flow of battle.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin launches on Nintendo Switch on July 9, but pre-orders are now open and include access to the Kamura maiden outfit for Ena.