Summary
Capcom just made a surprise announcement thatMonster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, a game it had released originally for the Nintendo Switch and PC, is coming to PlayStation—but to PS4, not PS5. It’s certainly not a bad choice asMonster Hunter Stories 2was hailed as one of the best RPGsthe year it was released, but fans were definitely not expecting the game to not come to a current-gen console.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruinis a spinoff in the popularMonster Hunterfranchise, which released in 2021 afterMonster Hunter Riseearlier that year. It differs from the original action RPG formula by being a more classic-style turn-based JRPG. Despite not being a major installment in the series, it was dropped to good reviews, with more hardcore fans highly recommending it to those who got intoMonster Huntervia bigger games such asRiseandWorld.
Monster Hunterdeveloper and publisher Capcom made the big announcement in its Capcom Highlights stream on March 11. The company revealed that both theMonster Hunter Stories 2,as well as the remasteredoriginalMonster Hunter Stories(which had first released on 3DS) will be coming to PS4 as a collection on June 27, 2025. Fans who preorder the game will get a special bonus Kamura Maiden outfit for Ena, and those who have an existingMonster Hunter Risesave will also get additional perks and items. There will also be a deluxe edition of the game with even more bonuses.
What Do Fans Think of This Monster Hunter Stories 2 Announcement?
After Capcom had revealed thatMonster Hunter Stories 2was coming to PS4 but not PS5, fans took to social media to express some slight confusion. Some with PS5s are wondering why the current-gen platform was bypassed, but there are also more fans who expressed excitement for the PS4 release regardless. One Twitter user commented that the PS4 hardware would be a perfect spot for the game to bring back its anime-influenced art style. Since there seem to still be a lot of gamers who remain on PS4,Monster Hunter Stories 2coming to the platform is a good opportunity to try something different, especially for those who arelooking for an experience similar toPokemonoutside the Switch.
But for those who are already excited and can’t wait, Capcom haspermanently discountedMonster Hunter Stories 2on Steamand Switch. The game is now retailing for only $39.99, and that’s before any other promos on top of it, like the Capcom Publisher Sale that’s running until July 04, 2025 on Steam. For those who have played enough ofRiseand are already waiting forMonster Hunter Wildsin 2025,Monster Hunter Stories 2is definitely worth taking time for.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
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Will your special bond with these monsters bring hope or destruction? A new adventure awaits you in this second installment of the turn-based RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter! Become a Rider and form bonds with friendly monsters known as Monsties to fight alongside them as you take part in an epic story.You play as the grandchild of Red, a legendary Rider. The story begins with a fateful encounter with Ena, a Wyverian girl who has been entrusted with an egg with the potential to hatch into a legendary Rathalos which could wreak havoc if awakened to its destructive power.Embark on a journey which will test the bonds of friendship in a changing world, and discover the truth behind the legends of old.
