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Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate

Platform(s): Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch
Genre: RPG/Action
Publisher: Capcom
Release Date: Aug. 28, 2018

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'Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate' (Switch) Officially Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 10, 2018 @ 8:31 a.m. PDT

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is a new action RPG title that offers up fresh possibilities for hunting in all new towns and areas.

For the first time, gamers have the flexibility to play both local wireless and online multiplayer with up to three other hunters – whether playing at home on the big screen or on the go in handheld or tabletop mode. E3 attendees can check out a demo of the game at the Capcom booth (#2223) this June.

Hunters can face off against the series' largest roster of unique monsters in this nostalgic look back at the series’ beginnings and evolutions. Take on the role of a brave hunter on an adrenaline-fueled adventure challenging larger-than-life beasts. Completing quests will yield valuable resources for crafting countless distinct weapons and equipment fashioned after players’ defeated foes. Along their journey, hunters must defend each of the game’s four villages from major threats known as the Fated Four, plus an even more dangerous new Elder Dragon.

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate features a blend of classic gameplay and unique new twists, brand new explorable areas and monsters, plus returning fan-favorites like the lightning fast Zinogre and the stealthy long-tailed Nargacuga. This release introduces a new quest level called “G” rank that features even more formidable versions of familiar foes, truly testing experienced hunters’ battle tactics now with different moves and abilities never before seen in the wild!

Fans will be able to play in tabletop mode or in handheld mode on-the-go with up to three other hunters locally or online when it releases.

 

For newcomers to the series, the gameplay features tons of powerful super moves called Hunter Arts that can be executed with a quick tap on the touch screen. Players can experiment and choose from six different Hunting Styles including two new ones called Brave Style, which rewards players with new moves for landing successive attacks; and Alchemy Style, a support style that grants the ability to create useful items on the fly during combat. Hunters are encouraged to explore and customize the experience between quests to discover their preferred, highly personalized playstyle.

Transfer your save data from Monster Hunter Generations on Nintendo 3DS to continue the hunt in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate on Nintendo Switch!


Key Features

  • Colossal roster – Take on the series’ largest roster of monsters to date including all-new monsters, Deviant variants, and the mysterious new Elder Dragon Valstrax.
  • Co-op multiplayer – Join up and hunt online with up to three other hunters, or meet-up and play together via local play.
  • Play anywhere! – With Nintendo Switch, for the first time gamers have the flexibility to either play online with friends on a TV in tabletop mode or play on-the-go in handheld mode.
  • New level of challenge – Alongside the previously featured low rank and high rank level quests from Generations, a challenging quest level called “G” rank is introduced to test experienced hunters’ battle tactics. Even more formidable versions of familiar foes enter the fields with different moves and abilities never before seen in the wild.
  • Highly customizable gameplay – Expanding on the four Styles and supermoves called Hunter Arts introduced in Generations, new indispensable Hunter Arts as well as two Styles are introduced for even further refined personalization options.
    • Brave Style – Land a series of attacks to build up a meter that will open up new evasive maneuvers and powerful weapon combos.
    • Alchemy Style – Support teammates by creating useful field items on the fly during combat.
  • Deep loot crafting – Fell massive beasts to obtain resources for crafting countless weapons and armor including all-new gear fashioned after the game’s colossal creatures.

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, the follow up to Monster Hunter Generations, marks the series debut on Nintendo Switch as an exclusive when it launches on August 28, 2018 ($59.99) for digital and physical retail purchase across North America and Europe.


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