Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Launches August 28 On Switch

Capcom has officially confirmed the localization and arrival of Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate on Nintendo Switch.

The game will be out in North America and Europe at both retail and Nintendo eShop on August 28, 2018. Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate was released as Monster Hunter XX Nintendo Switch Ver in Japan last August. Players will be able to transfer their save data from Monster Hunter Generations (3DS) to Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate on Switch.

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate will be playable at Capcom’s E3 booth during E3 2018.

Hunters can face off against the series’ largest roster of unique monsters in this nostalgic look back at the series’ beginnings and evolutions. Take on the role of a brave hunter on an adrenaline-fueled adventure challenging larger-than-life beasts. Completing quests will yield valuable resources for crafting countless distinct weapons and equipment fashioned after players’ defeated foes. Along their journey, hunters must defend each of the game’s four villages from major threats known as the Fated Four, plus an even more dangerous new Elder Dragon.

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate features a blend of classic gameplay and unique new twists, brand new explorable areas and monsters, plus returning fan-favorites like the lightning fast Zinogre and the stealthy long-tailed Nargacuga. This release introduces a new quest level called “G” rank that features even more formidable versions of familiar foes, truly testing experienced hunters’ battle tactics now with different moves and abilities never before seen in the wild!

For newcomers to the series, the gameplay features tons of powerful super moves called Hunter Arts that can be executed with a quick tap on the touch screen. Players can experiment and choose from six different Hunting Styles including two new ones called Brave Style, which rewards players with new moves for landing successive attacks; and Alchemy Style, a support style that grants the ability to create useful items on the fly during combat. Hunters are encouraged to explore and customize the experience between quests to discover their preferred, highly personalized playstyle.

Players of the original Monster Hunter Generations can transfer save data from the previous title to continue their journey in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate.