Capcom just announced the Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin day one patch notes and confirmed the release date for Monster Hunter Stories 2 version 1.03 update. The game is releasing next week on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam with a demo available now on Switch and coming on launch day. This update adds supports for DLC and improves load times. Monster Hunter Stories 2 is set to get a lot of post launch content through free title updates. The first one arrives on July 15 with the Palamute from Monster Hunter Rise arriving as a Monstie. There will be many free updates bringing in the likes of Hellblade Glavenus, Kulve Taroth, Oroshi Kirin, Molten Tigrex, and more. The trailer below also ends with a tease for what I think is Fatalis. Watch the new Monster Hunter Stories 2 launch trailer below:
Monster Hunter Stories 2 version 1.03 update patch notes
Main additions / changes
- You will be able to receive and use DLC content like the Monster Hunter Stories 2 Deluxe Kit and other limited DLC bonuses.
Bug fixes
- Reduced load times (The demo already has this applied).
- Fixed some minor bugs.
Monster Hunter Stories 2 version 1.03 update day one patch download size
The Monster Hunter Stories 2 version 1.03 update download size is 0.5GB. If you’re buying Monster Hunter Stories 2 digitally, make sure you have at least 14.5GB free. The 1.03 update will be available for everyone on launch day.
Monster Hunter Stories 2 update roadmap from July to October 2021
Monster Hunter Stories 2 is getting big updates introducing Kulve Taroth, deviant monsters as monsties, and a whole lot more.
- Free title update 1 – July 15: Palamute monstie
- Free title update 2 – August 5: Kulve Taroth (co-op), Hellblade Glavenus and Boltreaver Astalos monsties
- Free title update 3 – early September: Soulseer Mizutsune, Eldergrost Gammoth, and Oroshi Kirin monsties
- Free title update 4 – late September: Dreadking Rathalos and Molten Tigrex monsties, High difficulty Kulve Taroth (co-op)
- Free title update 5 – October 2021: Co-op quest exclusive high difficulty monster, Silver Rathalos, Gold Rathian Monsties
Monster Hunter Stories 2 Deluxe Edition
A Monster Hunter Stories 2 Deluxe Edition with layered armor, an extra outfit, and more.
Monster Hunter Stories 2 pre-order bonus
The Monster Hunter Stories 2 pre-order bonus is the Kamura Maiden Outfit. Pre-orders begin soon.
Monster Hunter Rise save data bonus in Monster Hunter Stories 2
If you have Monster Hunter Rise save data, you can unlock the layered armor Kamura Garb in Monster Hunter Stories 2.
In the run up to Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, I spoke to Ryozo Tsujimoto, Monster Hunter series producer at Capcom about the team’s approach to combat, visuals, and more for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. Read that feature here.
Monster Hunter Stories 2 releases on July 9 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.
