14 DAY TRIAL // We're still more than a month away from the release of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, which would make it a great time to learn more about Capcom's upcoming title. During today's Monster Hunter Digital Event, Capcom released a new trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, which gives us a first look at a mysterious light causing monsters to enter an enraged frenzy.
Veterans of the series will also recognize some familiar faces from the original Monster Hunter Stories game. Also, the video offers players a detailed look at delving into Monster Dens for new eggs and the Right of Channeling feature, which should allow them to build unique collections of Monstie companions.
Along with the new trailer, we also get teased new story details about the protagonist’s connection with Razewing Ratha, the whereabouts of their grandfather the legendary Monster Rider Red, and some returning characters from Monster Hunter Stories.
While the connection between the rage rays, the global disappearance of Rathalos, and the birth of Razewing Ratha is unclear, players can rely upon the assistance of their Battle Buddy Avinia and her Monstie Frostfang who make their return from Monster Hunter Stories to help unravel the mystery.
More importantly, the May Digital Event also provided a first look at how Monster Riders will collect and enhance their Monstie companions. To collect new Monstie eggs, players will have to plumb the depths of any Monster Dens they encounter out in the field. Monster Dens come in all shapes and sizes, with rarer dens containing elusive monster eggs which have the potential for hard-to-find genes.
After returning to the Stables with new eggs in tow, players can hatch the eggs to discover what new Monstie they’ve acquired, and use the Rite of Channeling feature to transfer unique genes from one Monstie to another. By combining genes of the same element or attack type, players can create a team of incredibly specialized Monsties, or mix genes from different monsters to create a more versatile Monstie, capable of using skills of every attack type and element.
Capcom confirmed that Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will be launching for Nintendo Switch on July 9, 2021.