Are Monster Hunter Stories related to Monster Hunter?

Monster Hunter Stories is a turn-based RPG spin-off series set within the same universe as the main Monster Hunter action series, developed by Capcom and Marvelous. Instead of hunting, players take on the role of "Riders," who bond with and ride monsters (Monsties). It features a different art style, gameplay focus, and narrative approach.
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Are Monster Hunter and Monster Hunter Stories the same?

Monster Hunter Stories is a role-playing video game developed by Capcom and Marvelous and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. It is a spinoff title in the Monster Hunter series and features a drastically different gameplay focus.
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Are the Monster Hunter story games connected?

4U links together most of the games through the episodic quests. Otherwise, there are only vague references between games, such as through recurring characters like the Instructor, who in 3U talks about previously being in a desert city (Loc Lac, in Tri). Nothing more major though.
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Is Monster Hunter Stories 2 linked to 1?

Yes, Monster Hunter Stories 2 is a direct sequel set in the same world as the first game, featuring returning, older characters like Lilia and Cheval, but it has a new protagonist and a largely separate story that doesn't require playing the first to understand, though it adds depth to character cameos and references to past events like the Black Blight. 
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Why is MHWilds overwhelmingly negative?

'Monster Hunter Wilds' reviews hit "Overwhelmingly Negative" on Steam with many players citing issues running the game, claiming that performance has worsened over time and some noting the lack of new monsters and endgame content.
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Monster Hunter Stories 1 + 2 - 15 Things You Need To Know BEFORE YOU BUY

Was MH Wilds a flop?

10 million sales in the first month, the best-performing game on Steam in 2025, the fifth-best performing Steam title of all time – no matter how you slice it, it's impossible to call Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds a flop and a failure without arguing in bad faith.
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Is Monster Hunter Stories 3 confirmed?

Development and release

The game was first announced on July 31, 2025, as part of a Nintendo Direct broadcast. It is the third entry of the Stories sub-series of Monster Hunter, following Monster Hunter Stories (2016) and Monster Hunter Stories 2 (2021). The game is scheduled for a March 13, 2026 release.
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Should I play Monster Hunter Stories before stories 2?

Like others said, newcomers can go into the 2nd game without any issues and the sequel is a much more polished and beginner-friendly experience overall. However, I always recommend still checking out the 1st game first since it has a lot of charm and is still great in its own right.
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Is Monster Hunter 2025 a sequel or a spin-off?

Monster Hunter Wilds is a 2025 action role-playing game developed and published by Capcom. A successor to Monster Hunter: World (2018), the game was released worldwide for Windows, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S, with support for cross-platform play, on February 28, 2025.
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Can MHW and Iceborne play together?

Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter World: Iceborne players can still play quests and do hunts from the base game together. However, base game players will NOT have access to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne content.
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Are Rathalos extinct in Monster Hunter Stories 3?

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.
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Do you need to play MH stories 1 and 2 before 3?

It's up to you to decide if you wanna experience the magic of the first 2 games or not. I'd highly recommend it, but it's not strictly necessary.
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What's the difference between rise and sunbreak?

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is an expansion to the original Monster Hunter Rise. Featuring improved gameplay and nimble-feeling additions to combat mechanics, unique new monsters and hunting locales, and a new difficulty level in the form of Master Rank quests.
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What is the #1 game on Steam right now?

The #1 game on Steam by concurrent players is consistently Counter-Strike 2, followed by Dota 2, with other top performers often including PUBG: Battlegrounds, Rust, and newer hits like ARC Raiders, though exact numbers fluctuate, so checking SteamDB or Steamcharts.com for real-time data is best. 
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Why is Monster Hunter Wilds getting bad reviews?

Monster Hunter Wilds is receiving negative reviews primarily due to severe PC performance issues (stutters, crashes, poor optimization) and a perceived lack of endgame content/depth, leading to player frustration despite strong initial sales and a popular franchise. While some criticize its streamlining and easier difficulty, the technical problems, particularly with shaders and demanding hardware requirements, have made many PC players feel the game is unfinished or worse than previous entries, hurting its reputation. 
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How many hours to finish Monster Hunter: World?

Monster Hunter: World main story can take 20-40 hours, but adding the Iceborne expansion's story pushes it to 45-70+ hours, while a completionist run (including all side content, events, and endgame grinding) can easily reach 150-300+ hours, with some players spending thousands of hours for mastery and cosmetics. 
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What is the #1 most sold game?

The number one selling game of all time depends on the criteria, but Minecraft is generally considered the best-selling individual video game with over 350 million copies sold, while Tetris often tops lists when all its platform versions (especially mobile) are combined, reaching over 520 million sales, and the Mario franchise leads all video game franchises. For current sales (2025), titles like Battlefield 6 and NBA 2K26 lead by revenue, though these lists often exclude some digital sales. 
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What is the #1 switch game in the world?

The #1 best-selling Nintendo Switch game worldwide by units sold is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, having sold nearly 70 million copies, followed by Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. While sales numbers dominate "best-selling," games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are often cited as top-rated or essential by players for their quality. 
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Why did Dragon Age Veilguard fail?

Dragon Age: The Veilguard struggled due to a combination of factors: EA blaming its failure on a lack of live-service elements, while fans pointed to alienated core audiences through "woke" themes, weak RPG choices, basic combat, and unmet expectations from the long-awaited Dreadwolf, leading to poor sales despite decent critical reception for some aspects. The game's perceived shift from deep RPG choices to a more streamlined, "adventure game" feel, with some finding the narrative and character customization lacking substance, disappointed long-time fans. 
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Is MHW or Rise better?

Neither Monster Hunter Rise nor World is objectively "better," as they cater to different preferences: World offers deeper immersion, a more realistic world, slower/tactical combat, and better new-player onboarding with its detailed environments. Rise features faster, more agile combat with Wirebugs, greater weapon customization (Switch Skills), streamlined quality-of-life, and more monsters, making it more accessible and arcade-like. Your choice depends on whether you prefer World's methodical immersion or Rise's dynamic action. 
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Did Monster Energy sue Monster Hunter?

This isn't the first time that Monster Energy has done this as they filed a lawsuit against Ubisoft in 2020 for their game title "Gods And Monsters", and it has since been renamed to "Immortals Fenyx Rising." They've also targeted Capcom's Monster Hunter, and Pokémon Company's Pocket Monsters, as well as hundreds of ...
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