Capcom have revealed a new trailer and gameplay information for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin during the Monster Hunter May digital event.
The new trailer shows how giant pits have begun opening up around the world, letting loose “rage-rays” that send nearby monsters berserk. Many fear how this may be linked to the vanishing of the Rathalos, and the birth of the Razewing Rathalos said to bring the end of the world. Will players guide them towards to away from chaos?
Along with the monster Nergigante, another familiar face returns. Rider Avina and her monstie Frostfang Barioth were in the original Monster Hunter Stories, and return as a battle buddy to fight alongside you (with Avina using a Hunting Horn).
You can find the new trailer below.
The Monster Hunter May digital event also detailed new elements of the gameplay. Players can find randmly generated dens in the world, complete with an egg at their depths. Rare dens can also have eggs with rare genes.
Once hatched, any tamed monster (or monstie) can have its genes moved to another monstie via the Rite of Channeling. These genes take the form of small nodes aligned to an element and attack type, granting abilities a monstie may not typically have.
These genes are then placed on a 3×3 grid, where lining up genes of the same attack type or element grant a bingo bonus for higher stats. Genes of the same kind may also be stacked on one another to enhance their power. Will you choose specialization, or adaptability?
You can find the full rundown (via Nintendo) below.
Monster Hunter’s turn-based RPG series returns with its second installment! 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 grandson 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.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin launches July 9th for Windows PC (via Steam), and Nintendo Switch.
