This edition is in the form of an activation code in the box. The product requires an internet connection! Pre-order bonus includes: Layered Armor for Eleanor: Queen of Skyscale (*Layered Armor is purely cosmetic.)
Embark on your journey with Eleanor in the impressive skin of a Rathalos Skyscale! (*You can use the Change Companion Outfits option to change your companions' outfits.)
*This bonus requires game progression to use.
*This bonus may be available through alternative means at a later date. 
Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter, where you can become a Rider, raising and connecting with your favorite monsters.
Azuria and Vermeil: two countries, on the path of destruction. When all hope seems lost, an egg is found. Inside is a Rathalos, a species believed to be extinct.
But this flickering light of hope quickly fades, giving way to the darkness of despair.
Two countries and two Rathalos. A Rider and their trusty Rathalos, buffeted by the winds of fate, embark on a journey for the truth.
The egg hatches not a single Rathalos, but twins, bearing the Skyscale marking reminiscent of the disastrous civil war 200 years ago.
The natural world teeters on the brink of destruction, with countless species of monsters facing extinction. In the shadow of these dark times, the flames of war are rekindled.
Tales of Monster Hunters Monster Riders, those who bond with monsters... Unlike Hunters, Riders raise monsters and live with them.
Hunters earn their living by hunting monsters, while Riders raise and train them. The connections between the Riders and the Monsters reveal a new side of the world.
A new adventure to build kinship ties begins here. Stories of Monster Hunter 2: Wings of Ruin The vibrant world of Monster Hunter 2.
Hatch, grow, and live alongside monsters as a Monster Rider in this fun-filled RPG set in the Monster Hunter universe.
Features: - A thrilling adventure: Team up with familiar creatures from the Monster Hunter universe and a charming team of companions for an exciting and vast journey.
- Strategic Combat: Use various Monster Hunter weapons to target monsters' weak points, use powerful abilities to control the flow of battle, and unleash devastating affinity attacks with your Monstie to overwhelm any enemy.
- Become a Monster Rider: Create your own unique character and use the power of your Affinity Stone to live in harmony with monsters that others fear.
- Deep RPG Progression: Collect and hatch eggs to build a group of Monsters with specific abilities and strengths, train your Monsters to become unique and powerful companions, and craft new weapons and armor to counter increasingly dangerous threats.
- Scenic Exploration: Navigate scenic destinations on foot or while riding your trusty Monstie in search of egg nests, hidden treasure chests, and more.
- Use each Monstie's unique ability to jump over large gaps, scale steep cliffs, and quickly traverse vast terrains.
- Rich Content: Complete a wide range of optional missions to help the inhabitants of each location as you progress through the story and earn rewards.
- Cooperative Multiplayer: Join friends for multiplayer team battles and exploration.
- Japanese and English Voices: Added new Japanese and English voice tracks to supplement the original Monster Hunter language voice track.
- With a full cast of voiced characters, players will be able to connect on a deeper level with the story of Black Blight.
- Museum Mode: This new addition includes over 200 previously unreleased designs and background music tracks.
- The developers have added their own commentary on the art and music, giving fans a closer look at the Monster Hunter Stories setting.
- All Updates Included: Enjoy all game updates from the start, including Teostra, Kushala Daora, and Rajang monsters, post-game content like Tower of Illusion, and themed parts to edit your character.
