The third entry in the Monster Hunter RPG series, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, will be coming out on March 13, 2026. The lastest details about the game were released during the TGS 2025 Capcom Online Program. Check out the characters, their Monsties, and the monsters they'll encounter!
◆ First Look at the Key Art
◆ Characters
Protagonist
Note: The protagonist's appearance, such as hairstyle and eye color, are customizable in the character creator.
The prince (or princess) of Azuria, and captain of the Rangers. They're highly skilled, and the only Rathalos Rider in the country. The protagonist has been focused on their Ranger duties, protecting monster ecosystems and researching egg quartz, when a shocking event changes everything. They come to realize they have little to no understanding of the events in the world or the hand humankind had in causing them, and in order to learn the truth, they set out across the Northern Meridian and into forbidden ground.
Eleanor
A Rider and the princess of Vermeil. As the situation in Vermeil worsens, relations with Azuria, as outlined by the nations' covenant, become increasingly strained. Eleanor offers herself as a hostage to Azuria in an attempt to ease the tensions. She cares deeply for her own Monstie, and is moved by witnessing the Rangers' activities. Wanting to understand her sister the queen's motivations, she accompanies the protagonist on their journey to the Northern Meridian.
Rudy
A Royal Felyne, whose family has served Azuria's royalty for generations. He's served as the protagonist's Palico since they were very young, and bears a deep devotion to the king and the Azurian royal family. Though he feels conflicted about disobeying the king and leaving Azuria, he eventually makes the decision to travel with the protagonist across the Northern Meridian and toward the Sacrosanctum.
Simon
A young man who's pleasant and agreeable with everyone. He has no family to speak of, and first met the protagonist while wandering the Azurian forest. Having grown up with the protagonist, he's their closest friend and confidante. The two of them entered the Rangers at the same time, and have worked together ever since. Simon admires the protagonist's mother Amara, who founded the organization.
Thea
A brand-new member of the Rangers. She loves Poogies and other creatures, and is naturally attuned to the world around her. Her innate skill led to her being chosen for the Rangers, and she follows the protagonist, whom she greatly admires, expressing her devotion through her actions. She's always accompanied by her Poogie, Pookie.
Arken
The king of Azuria and father of the protagonist. Despite faltering relations with their neighbor Vermeil, he maintains a steady, stoic demeanor. Wanting to uphold the covenant his forebears made with the Wyverians, he is strictly against anyone crossing the Northern Meridian. He has high expectations for the protagonist's ability to protect the country, as their sole Rathalos Rider.
Amara
The protagonist's mother and queen of Azuria. She founded the Rangers, with the aim of protecting and preservering the natural environment. Ten years prior, in opposition to the execution of one of the two Rathalos twins dubbed to be cursed, she absconded with one of them, never to be seen again.
◆ The Monsties Bound in Kinship with Riders
"Monsties" are what Riders like the protagonist call the monsters with whom they've formed bonds. Monsties are valuable partners to their Riders, both in battle and out in the field.
Ratha
Rathalos were thought extinct in Azuria, but ten years prior, the protagonist's mother found a crystallized egg in the forest, from which Ratha was hatched. As one of a pair of twin Skyscale Rathalos, the birth was considered an omen of disaster. The protagonist's Monstie.
Angie
Eleanor's Monstie. Because it's a Monstie from Vermeil, it looks different than those you can find in Azuria.
Kagachi
Thea's Monstie. From wall climbing to gliding, it's capable of a variety of Riding Actions.
Fawn
Simon's Monstie. Legiana are common Monstie choices among Azurian Rangers and Wyvern Brigade members.
Honed Glavenus
It is stronger than the regular species, and its whole body is covered in armor. While some think it has been artificially enhanced, details are unknown.
Ratha V
A Skyscale Rathalos born ten years ago from egg quartz discovered in Blightstone Woods. As twins were prophesied to bring disaster, it was sentenced to death, but it fled Azuria with Amara's help. With its body now covered in armor, it's clearly the Monstie of some unknown Rider. It appears to stand in the way of the protagonist as they attempt to stop the fighting between the troops of Azuria and Vermeil.
◆ The Monsters the Protagonist will Face
Feral Monsters
Feral monsters are considered more dangerous than their regular counterparts. The Crystal Encroachment affecting the land has spread to these monsters, causing Blightstones to appear on their bodies.
Feral Chatacabra
Using its long tongue, this Amphibian can grab objects and food from a distance.
Magnamalo
A Fanged Wyvern clad in a heavy carapace.
Rey Dau
A luminous gold Flying Wyvern that dwells in sandy, arid regions.
◆ Riding actions and the turn-based battle system have been improved and expanded!
Check the official website for more information!
https://www.monsterhunter.com/stories3/
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection will come out on March 13, 2026. Please look forward to further details about preorders!
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