Capcom has announced a free update for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.

The update is set to add “extremely powerful versions” of monsters called “Royal Monsters”, and is planned to release sometime in Summer 2026. The team is also hard at work on the paid “Additional Side Story: Rudy” DLC, which may be on track to release slightly earlier than expected.

You can check out the video message from producer Ryozo Tsujimoto below, along with a translation via Gematsu:

“In Monster Hunter Stories 3, we are currently preparing a free update featuring extremely powerful versions of Monsters, called Royal Monsters, appearing in the field, allowing players to enjoy even more challenging battles. Riders of level 90 or above will need to prepare carefully and use their strongest Monsties and strategies to defeat to them. We hope this will push your skills to the limit! This free update is planned for release this summer.”

“Also, the development for paid [downloadable content] ‘Additional Side Story: Rudy’ is currently progressing well, and we’re considering a potential earlier release date. We are planning to share additional info on the [downloadable content] in the future. Please bear with us for just a little bit longer.”

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