Is there a new Monster Hunter game in 2026? The short answer is yes, and it's great news for Nintendo players, as, while you missed out on MH Wilds in 2025, the next Monster Hunter game is coming to the Switch 2, along with other platforms. So, let's take a look at what you can expect from Capcom's beloved franchise this year.
If you're curious about other upcoming games, there are two new Tomb Raider games coming that you can learn about.
Is there a new Monster Hunter game in 2026?
Yes, there is a new Monster Hunter game arriving in 2026, and it's Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the third entry in the popular MH sub-series. We're also still waiting for the release of Monster Hunter Outlanders, a mobile open-world survival game. For the longest time, we believed it would be released in 2025, but we're in 2026, and there's still no word on a launch date.
New Monster Hunter game platforms
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. Meanwhile, Monster Hunter Outlanders is coming to mobile devices. While we don't have confirmation on the platforms, we imagine it will release on iOS and Android, just like Monster Hunter Now before it.
What will the new Monster Hunter game be like?
Monster Hunter Outlanders sets out to bring a unique Monster Hunter experience to mobile. Developed by TiMi Studio Group and Capcom, it's an ambitious open world game featuring a wide variety of monsters, different landscapes and ecosystems, iconic weapons, turf wars, and more. You can check out the official website, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or Discord to get a glimpse of the action.
As for Monster Hunter Stories 3, if it follows the same combat as the previous two games, you can expect to partake in some turn-based action. Naturally, there's going to be plenty of monsters for you to encounter, along with a beautiful world for you to explore.
What is the new Monster Hunter game release date?
Monster Hunter Stories 3 is releasing on March 13, 2026, but we don't have a release date for Monster Hunter Outlanders yet. As soon as we have more information about the launch of the mobile game, we'll let you know.