Should I play Monster Hunter Stories 2 before 3?

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is highly recommended before playing Stories 3 due to its quality and returning characters, though it is not strictly necessary as the stories are largely standalone. Stories 2 is a polished, accessible entry with improved QoL features.
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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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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 Stories 2 linked to 1?

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a role-playing video game developed by Capcom and Marvelous and published by Capcom for the Nintendo Switch and Windows. It is a spinoff title in the Monster Hunter series and a sequel to Monster Hunter Stories (2016).
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Can you play Monster Hunter Stories 2 without playing the first?

While there are references to the first game within Stories 2, playing the first game is not needed to play the game.
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How many hours to beat Monster Hunter Stories 2?

When focusing on the main objectives, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is about 41 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 143 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Do people still play MHW in 2025?

Yes, Monster Hunter: World (MHW) still has a healthy and active player base in 2025, with players finding lobbies easily, especially on PC and PlayStation, even with the newer Monster Hunter Wilds out; many veterans and new players enjoy the deep content, polished experience, and the classic gameplay loop, though Xbox servers are smaller due to a lack of crossplay. 
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How many monsties are in stories 2?

How Many Monsters in Monster Hunter Stories 2. Based on the Monstipedia, part of the Field Guide in the trial version, there are 81 Monsties (ridable monsters) in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. There are 128 monsters comparably.
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Did Monster Hunter Stories 2 sell well?

(Capcom) today announced that lifetime sales of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin exceeded 2 million units. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is the second role-playing game based on the world of the Monster Hunter series.
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Why is MHWilds overwhelmingly negative?

Monster Hunter Wilds received overwhelmingly negative reviews, primarily due to severe PC optimization issues (crashing, stuttering, poor performance even on high-end PCs), coupled with a perceived lack of substantial endgame content, frustrating gameplay streamlining, and a slow trickle of updates that often introduced new problems, leading to player frustration that the game felt unfinished or like a step back from Monster Hunter World despite its potential. 
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Which Monster Hunter game is the longest?

The longest Monster Hunter game, in terms of sheer content and completionist time, is often cited as Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (MHFU), with players logging hundreds of hours (400-500+) for full completion due to its massive mission count and wealth of monsters/gear. Other contenders for sheer time sink include Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate (MHGU) and recent titles like Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, with dedicated players reporting massive hours for endgame and event content, but Freedom Unite generally takes the crown for overall scope and initial playtime.
 
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Which MH is the hardest Monster Hunter game?

What do you guys think is the hardest Monster Hunter game? Probably mhfu because there's g rank even though high rank was hard enough in the like 1500 hours I played in that game never made it to g rank but in mh4u I was able to get to g rank in about 100 hours I have to go with mhfu.
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What does Mr. 100 unlock in MHW?

In Monster Hunter: World: Iceborne, reaching Master Rank (MR) 100 unlocks the ability to get the crucial Health Augment for your weapons, significantly boosting survivability, and allows you to max out your Guiding Lands region levels to 7, which brings powerful Tempered Tier 3 monsters and endgame materials; it also lets you tackle tougher Event Quests like Tempered Elder Dragon hunts for decorations and gear, though the "continue research" message is a placeholder until future updates add more content beyond MR 100. 
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Is Monster Hunter Stories 1 worth playing after 2?

I'm playing it through and I still like it. However, if you've played Stories 2, I only recommend stories 1 if you want the story of this world; 2 is just the better game. Lacks one or two things, but improves on many other things.
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Is Wings of Ruin worth it?

Yes, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is generally considered very much worth it, especially for RPG fans, newcomers to Monster Hunter, or those seeking a monster-taming game with deep systems, a charming world, and hundreds of hours of content, though its turn-based, Pokémon-like style differs from mainline games and some find the story/pacing a bit slow or childish. It offers an accessible entry to the franchise with engaging combat, extensive monster collection (Monsties), crafting, and a heartfelt story, making it a highly recommended JRPG with plenty of depth for dedicated players.
 
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What is the #1 game on Steam right now?

The #1 game on Steam changes frequently but is often Counter-Strike 2, leading in current players and revenue, followed closely by Dota 2, while recent big sellers include Battlefield 6, ARC Raiders, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, with Stardew Valley and Baldur's Gate 3 remaining popular long-term sellers.
 
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How many hours to finish Monster Hunter: World?

When focusing on the main objectives, Monster Hunter: World is about 46½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 428 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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How long has Iceborne been out?

It was released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in September 2019 and for Windows in January 2020.
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What's the rarest monster in Monster Hunter?

There isn't one single "rarest" monster, as rarity depends on the game and definition (rare species, event-only, or lore), but Lucent Nargacuga, Silver Rathalos, Gold Rathian, and limited-time Arch-Tempered variants are exceptionally rare in-game, while lore-wise, unique entities like Fatalis are considered singular, making them canonically the rarest, with Abyssal Lagiacrus also incredibly hard to find/hunt.
 
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