In addition to maintaining the gameplay and world that the series is known for, as well as Hunting Styles, Hunter Arts and other new elements introduced in the previous installment, the upcoming game is planned to feature a new main monster, a powered-up Prowler Mode, and all new towns and areas, expanding on the celebrated gameplay experience. Further, Capcom's development team is working diligently to provide game content that new-comers as well as fans of the series can thoroughly enjoy, including the ability to carry over most save data from Monster Hunter X (Cross) and a bonus in-game item for players with save data from Monster Hunter Stories.

Moreover, in-line with Capcom's Single Content Multiple Usage strategy, the series' first animated TV show, Monster Hunter Stories RIDE ON, began airing from October in Japan. Beyond this, Capcom is actively continuing expansion of the brand via cross-industry collaborations and regional tie-ins, aiming to capture an even wider fan base for Monster Hunter.