Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, scheduled for release on 13 March 2026 for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, unveiled new updates during the recent Monster Hunter Showcase. The latest trailer highlights new features that further deepen the game’s monster collecting and raising experience.
Endangered Species and Invasive Monsters
Finding and securing endangered species’ eggs in order to protect and restore the natural environment is one of the important duties for the Rangers, the group of which the protagonist is the captain. With the Crystal Encroachment threatening the ecosystem, and invasive monsters running amok, Rathalos are not the only species considered endangered.
Invasive Monsters are incredibly strong, able to threaten other monsters and take over their territory. Dens in their territory sometimes contain endangered species’ eggs. Sneak into the invasive monster’s den while it’s sleeping… then grab the endangered egg and run for it!
Habitat Restoration
After hatching a monster, release it into the wild, allowing it to put down roots and rebuild the species. The Rangers call this practice Habitat Restoration. When a monster population has been restored, their eggs can be found and hatched into Monstie partners. Habitat Restoration can be performed with more than just endangered species as well.
Hatching and releasing monsters into the wild will affect that area’s Ecosystem Rank. As the Ecosystem Rank rises, eggs become easier to obtain, and Monsties can hatch with special skills or genes. There are even special monsters that can only be obtained through Habitat Restoration!
Dual-Element Monsters
Raising the Ecosystem Rank can even allow you to find monsters imbued with that area’s element. Monsters with an area’s element applied to them are called Dual-Element monsters.
For example, a monster which is normally thunder element may be influenced by the fire element of the area in which it is hatched and be born with fire skills. This even affects the monster’s appearance. There are also special monsters that can only be obtained through Habitat Restoration!
Arkveld Makes An Appearance!
Following Chatacabra and Rey Dau, Arkveld from Monster Hunter Wilds will also make an appearance in Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection!
