Capcom has revealed the release date for Monster Hunter spin-off Monster Hunter Stories in Japan, and has also announced that the game will be getting its own amiibo figures.
The figures will enable players to unlock special monsters in-game, and include One-Eyed Rathalos and Rider (Female) and One-Eyed Rathalos and Rider (Male), both of which cost 1800 Yen apiece. The third amiibo is the character Nabiru, which will cost 1200 Yen. Capcom has also revealed that it will release more amiibo figures later in the year.
The three figures will launch on the same day as the game: October 8th.
It has also been confirmed that limited quantities of the game will include a Rathalos costume for Nabiru, and if you happen to have Monster Hunter Generations save data on your 3DS, you'll be rewarded with a Dinovaldo costume for Nabiru as well as a unique one-handed sword for your main character. There will be certain monsters which are exclusive to various Japanese retailers too, and Capcom is collaborating with Japanese musician DAIGO and Sanrio to include special characters in the game.
Capcom has also released a new trailer for the game, which hasn't yet been confirmed for western release.
Thanks to Joe Merrick for the tip!
[source inside-games.jp, via gematsu.com]
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Gorgeous looking figures. I'm guessing they'll be a lot more expensive than usual amiibo, though.
Hope we get this game, let alone the amiibo for it
Thought I was totally done with amiibo, but HOT DAYUM those look gorgeous!! I'm really hoping for a localization in 2017.
I only really want the game, it's looking pretty good
Those are some great quality amiibo. Definitely getting them if the game gets localized.
I think the amiibo pretty much confirm a localization though I do wonder if 2016 release is possible.
Again, I sent in that news tip.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Several people submitted the tip, but thanks
Yeah, yeah... Just make a localization announcement, please. (Hopefully, we'll be hearing one soonish since E3's right around the corner...)
It's about time another third party company made their own amiibo; I was beginning to think that Yacht Club Games would be the only one!
Interesting!
If they don't localise this game, Crapcom are dead to me.
Cool figures! I'm not much of a Monster Hunter person myself, but even I have to get them sometime!
YAY! I mean I'm not sure how useful they'll be but sounds neat. Would be more logical to use amiibos on generations but still awesome.
@OneArmedGiant They're probably waiting to see the game's actual sales before greenlighting a localization.
It's an unproven spin-off, after all.
The game is looking very good and MH Amiibo asap.
Must buy!!!
YES PLEASE. Capcom, you're in the unique position of attaining redemption for effectively killing Mega Man by LETTING ME RIDE A BRACHYDIOS.
I need this amiibo.
@Octorok385 Given the recent Mighty No. 9 news, I'm starting to think Inafune killed Mega Man not Capcom.
Gimme gimme! All of it!
@Grumblevolcano This in Oct, Pokémon in Nov, 3DS isn't dead in Japan yet. They keep this up even I might have to buy 1. Maybe letting the Wii U die increases 3DS sales this holiday?
I'm thinking you're getting 3 of each of these @JaxonH
Good to see somebody announcing new amiibo, I'm still waiting on Cloud and Bayonetta. Didn't see these coming but it makes so much sense.
Trailer looks really good, maybe as close as I'll ever get to a good How To Train Your Dragon game, last one was the worst thing I've ever played. Certainly looks more like Dragons story wise than your typical MH game.
Maybe MH stands for Monster Hunter after all?
This game looks very interesting and the amiibo gorgeous.
Need those amiibo so bad
Well if the game wasn't convincing enough that this is HTTYD the anime Ride On is certainly a dead give away.
i really hope they release this out west. i really want this game
To all the comments saying it should be localised, I agree. They probably will though, because it'll be sure to sell lots of Amiibos.
If there is a god, PLEASE let this come to the West! It looks so good!(the game AND Amiibo.)
@RainbowGazelle not any more expensive than the yarn yoshi amiibo.
What, is that the actual amiibos in that image?
If so, those are extremely high quality. Those are way more complex than anything Nintendo has put out; the ones with the monster in them anyway.
PS. The visuals is this game are SOOOOOOO much more gorgeous than the more "realistic" looking Monster Hunter games on 3DS. In stereoscopic 3D this is going to look amazing.
Ok, I've never played a MH game before , but I reaaaaaally want this one , hopefully it gets localised , will be buying the girl amiibo with it.
Game looks quite impressive. Hope this is localized, and if so, soon.
For a fan like me , it's a 1000% day one! With the three amiibo! Thanks Capcom!
I need. Must have. Amiibo and game.
I WILL buy a JP 3DS with this game if they don't localize it. I MUST play this game.
I am getting this game because it looks cute
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Well, I asked for Monster Hunter Amiibos...>.> lol
@SLIGEACH_EIRE You need credit for that?
@RainbowGazelle Says in the article 1800 yen which is around $16.
@cfgk24 Nah but I send in lots of stories and never hear anything. Like a few hours ago I sent in a news tip that there's 2 demos for Zelda U at E3 and that they've asked the media to set aside 90 minutes for the event.
Super awesome, even though I give no farts about Monster Hunter, but I like that they're going to take advantage of the Amiibo and make some of their own that look pretty cool.
I really hope this comes to the west. The amiibo look amazing and the game looks pretty cinematic. This game will probably end up getting me into the rest of the MH series xD
The MH series seems tedious to me, I'm still going give it a chance, but this just looks like pure joy to play if it gets localized its an instant buy.
Edit: I seriously can't stop watching this intro, along with the other video of the game in action. I might not be giving MH4U or MHG much of a chance after all...
Hrm, nice trailer. The more anime style characters look better, particularly for a handheld (being able to see the characters and expressions more clearly, in addition to the bright colors).
I'm interested to see where this goes, if they make it less grindy and more story based compared to the original that'd suit my preferences and sway my decision per buying
Holy sh** i need those amiibos ):
And in the west, we shed a single tear.
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