The first Monster Hunter Stories game is back, fully remastered and now voiced!
Initially launched in 2016 on the Nintendo 3DS, Monster Hunter Stories is available to play for the first time on PC. This CAPCOM classic brings the same gameplay we loved from the original as well as new features to the table. We’re taking a closer look at everything MHS, so grab a cuppa and a biscuit!
Monster Hunter Stories Gameplay
Stepping away from the traditional gameplay of the Monster Hunter series, you play as a Rider rather than a Hunter. Instead of only defeating monstrous beasts, you befriend and fight foes alongside them. These Monsties bring powerful attacks to the turn-based combat, and you can raise them to grow even stronger.
The Black Blight Appears
While you hail from a village of riders, your adventures take you into the world of Hunters. Overcoming trials and tribulations, you need to find a way to live and work together, despite having very different lifestyles. Darker forces are on the horizon.
The Black Blight threatens the entire world and peaceful living. Both Riders and Hunters need to band together to stop this calamity. There are long kept secrets, the true meaning of Kinship, and powerful treasures to discover to help you in your quest.
Deepen Your Bonds
As a Rider, your greatest weapon is the bond with your Monsties. Various iconic monsters from the Monster Hunter series are available to team up with, including the Zinogre, Nargacuga, and Lagiacrus. On your travels, you can use your Monsties’ abilities in both combat and the field, and you’ll find more monster eggs to hatch and nurture. Combat utilises a strategic battle system that is easy to master, deploying Speed, Power, and Technical attacks to overcome your foe’s attack pattern.
To unlock the full potential of your Monstie, you need to perform the Rite of Channeling ritual and awaken dormant abilities. As you raise your Monstie, you can take on more fearsome enemies and even show off your Monsties against other players in online battles!
What’s New for the Remaster?
As a remaster, Monster Hunter Stories brings some new features with it. In addition to being ported to PC and other consoles, this edition includes all monsters added in updates to the original, such as Kushala Daora, Teostra, and Rajang. The endgame content has been expanded, as has character editing, for a more complete experience.
More than 200 pieces of concept art has been added, too, including some that have never been seen before! There are also numerous music tracks, with some even supporting surround sound.
Best of all, Monster Hunter Stories is now fully voice acted in Japanese and English. This addition truly brings the story to life and makes gameplay all the more immersive.
What Platforms Can I Play Monster Hunter Stories On?
The Monster Hunter Stories remaster will be available to play on PC, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Even though there is an online PvP mode, it looks like crossplay is not supported.
Monster Hunter Stories Official Specifications
Is your gaming PC ready to raise and train some Monsties? Here are the official specifications for Monster Hunter Stories:
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 / 10 64-bit | Windows 11 / 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3470 3.20GHz AMD FX 6300 | Intel Core i5-4460 3.20GHz AMD FX 8300 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 AMD Radeon RX 560 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 AMD Radeon RX 560 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 20GB available space | 20GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectSound compatible (must support DirectX® 9.0c or higher) | DirectSound compatible (must support DirectX® 9.0c or higher) |
| Additional Notes | This game is expected to run at 1080p/30 FPS, anti-aliasing off/shadow quality low. If you don’t have enough performance to run the game at your selected graphic quality, you must go to Options > Graphics and decrease the resolution or adjust the quality setting. An internet connection is required for product activation. *Network connectivity uses Steam developed by Valve Corporation. *When running on Windows 11, please refer to the system requirement of Windows 11. | This game is expected to run at 1080p/30 FPS, anti-aliasing off/shadow quality low. If you don’t have enough performance to run the game at your selected graphic quality, you must go to Options > Graphics and decrease the resolution or adjust the quality setting. An internet connection is required for product activation. *Network connectivity uses Steam developed by Valve Corporation. *When running on Windows 11, please refer to the system requirement of Windows 11. |
Best PCs to Play Monster Hunter Stories
With fair modest specs, you should be ready to fight alongside your Monsties with little intervention. But we’re not about that life! If you’re in the market for an upgrade or just fancy ogling some pretty PCs, we’ve picked out five of our gaming PCs and laptops that we think will be just perfect for playing Monster Hunter Stories. Not a fan? Then check out the full Overclockers UK collection instead!
Refract Gaming Amber Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC – fully tested and ready for play!
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- 16GB DRR5 RAM and SSD storage
- Covered by our three years parts and labour warranty
OcUK Gaming Carbide Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC – based on our best-selling specs
- Intel Core i5-12400F CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- 16GB DRR4 RAM and SSD storage
- Covered by our three years parts and labour warranty
ASUS ROG Strix G17 Gaming Laptop
- 17.3” gaming laptop with FHD display
- AMD Ryzen R9-7845HX CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU
- 16GB DDR5 RAM and PCIe SSD storage
- Upgraded Arc Flow fans for optimised cooling
OcUK Gaming Falcon Configurable PC
- Configurable gaming PC – customise the PC case, CPU, memory, cooler, GPU, storage, cables, and operating system
- Choice of AMD Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs
- Selection of AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series GPUs
- Up to 32GB DDR5 AMD EXPO RAM
- Flexible storage solution – up to three high-speed SSDs
OcUK Gaming Zirconium Configurable PC
- Configurable gaming PC – customise the CPU, memory, GPU, storage, and operating system
- Choice of 14th Gen Intel Core CPUs
- Selection of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs
- Up to 64GB DDR5 RAM
- Comprehensive storage solution – up to three high-speed SSDs
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Relive Monster Hunter Stories
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PC specs are subject to change.
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Emily Haylock
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Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK since 2020, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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