Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Launching March 2026 with New Trailer and Free Trial

Capcom has released a new trailer, titled “Go Forth,” for the highly anticipated Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, set to launch on March 13, 2026. The trailer provides a fresh look at the gameplay and story elements players can expect in the upcoming RPG [1].

A New Look at the Story and Gameplay

The “Go Forth” trailer highlights the narrative core of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, centering around two kingdoms, Azuria and Vermeil, facing a crisis known as the “Crystal Encroachment.” Players will take on the role of the heir of Azuria, teaming up with Eleanor, the princess of Vermeil, to combat the environmental disaster and foster relations between the two kingdoms [2]. The story also revolves around the rediscovery of Rathalos, a monster previously believed to be extinct [2].

Accompanying the trailer is a 13-minute developer walkthrough featuring Wakahara, the game’s lead gameplay designer. This walkthrough details various aspects of the game, including battles, exploration, and the role of Rangers [1].

Free Trial Now Available

Players eager to experience Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection can now download a free trial version from the Nintendo Switch eShop. Capcom confirms that save data from the trial version will be transferable to the full game upon its release [1].

Platforms and Availability

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is scheduled for release on March 13, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S [2]. The game is the third major installment in the Stories sub-series of the Monster Hunter franchise, following Monster Hunter Stories (2016) and Monster Hunter Stories 2 (2021) [2]. The game plays as a JRPG with a turn-based battle system [2].

As a reminder, Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series where players develop into Riders, bonding with and fighting alongside monsters [1, 3].