Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (NSP, XCI) ROM + v1.5.2 Update + All DLCs

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a role-playing video game developed by Capcom and Marvelous and published by Capcom for the Nintendo Switch and Windows. It is a spinoff title in the Monster Hunter series and a sequel to Monster Hunter Stories (2016).

The game was released worldwide on July 9, 2021. Get ready for the highly anticipated sequel of Monster Hunter’s turn-based RPG series! In this next chapter, explore a thrilling adventure within the Monster Hunter universe, where your connection with these awe-inspiring creatures holds the key to salvation or devastation.

Step into the shoes of a Rider, following in the footsteps of the renowned Red. As the protagonist, your journey commences when fate intertwines with Ena, a Wyverian girl entrusted with a potentially cataclysmic Rathalos egg. Should this legendary creature awaken, chaos will undoubtedly ensue.

You play as the grandchild of Red, a legendary Rider. The story begins with a fateful encounter with Ena, a Wyverian girl who has been entrusted with an egg with the potential to hatch into a legendary Rathalos which could wreak havoc if awakened to its destructive power. Embark on an expedition that will challenge the very bonds of companionship in a rapidly evolving realm, unraveling the mysteries that shroud ancient tales and legends.

OVERVIEW

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin offers both RPG and Monster Hunter fans a unique new experience with a rich storyline featuring charming characters, challenging quests, and friendly encounters with familiar monsters from the popular series. After Rathalos vanishes across the world, players assume the role of a young Monster Rider who is the grandchild of the illustrious Rider Red.  Together with the mysterious Wyverian Ena and the self-proclaimed Felyne hero Navirou, players embark on a sprawling adventure that spans numerous destinations.

As players hatch, train, and live alongside their Monsties, they will encounter numerous new allies, foes, and challenges on their path to unraveling the prophecy surrounding the Wings of Ruin. At each new destination, players must make use of their Monsties’ unique abilities to reach new areas and uncover hidden valuables. Players will engage in thrilling turn-based combat, as they utilize familiar Monster Hunter weapons, strategic skills, and devastating Kinship Attacks to overcome enemy encounters. Those interested in partnering with a friend can even team up in co-op multiplayer battles.

PLOT

The story begins with the mass disappearance of Rathalos around the world seen at a festival on Hakolo island, as well as large pits emitting a strange, pinkish light appearing everywhere. As the descendant of the legendary Rider named Red, the player character has a fateful encounter with a white-haired Wyverian girl, Ena, who has been entrusted with a Rathalos egg by Guardian Ratha. A Rathalos with small black wings bursts out of the egg, which is said to bring ruin to the world in time.

As the story progresses, the player character faces many monsters that have pink, glowing eyes. These “rage-rayed” monsters attack and destroy everything they see, and the source seems to come from the pits. The Hunters believe that the birth of “Razewing Ratha” (the player’s Rathalos) is the source and captures it.  Eventually, it is discovered that the Hunters are working with a mysterious group that wants Ratha for themselves.

The player, however, can get Ratha back and escape with Ena, with Ratha spreading his wings in the process. Later, the player sees an enormous worm-like creature emerge from one of the pits and devour a Rathalos.  This monster is later discovered to be a powerful Elder Dragon called Oltura, which has been creating the pits and luring Rathalos in to consume them and gain power.  The pits’ light starts to turn blue as the player and Ena tries to track down Oltura. Eventually, they go to Hakolo Island, Oltura’s birthplace.

The player and Ena then confront Zellard, who is revealed to be the leader of the mysterious group and intends to awaken Oltura to destroy the world and create a brand new one, having grown disillusioned with humanity after Red’s death. Zellard nearly sacrifices Ratha to Oltura, but Oltura instead consumes Guardian Ratha, awakening fully. Kyle discovers during the issuing fight that the wings of Oltura are its weak points, and uses two relics that Ena wore around her neck as a pendant to destroy them. The player and Ratha then kill the weakened Oltura, saving the world.

FEATURES

• A Thrilling Adventure – Team up with familiar creatures from the Monster Hunter universe and a charming crew of companions for an emotional and expansive journey.
• Strategic Combat – Make use of assorted Monster Hunter weapons to target monsters’ weak points, employ powerful skills to control the flow of battle, and unleash devastating Kinship Attacks with your Monstie to overwhelm any foe.
• Become a Monster Rider – Create your unique character, and use the power of your Kinship Stone to live in harmony with the monsters others fear.
• Deep RPG Progression – Collect and hatch eggs to build a party of Monsties with specific abilities and strengths, train your Monsties to become unique and powerful companions, and craft new weapons and armor to counter increasingly dangerous threats.
• Scenic Exploration – Navigate picturesque destinations on foot or while riding your trusted Monstie in search of egg nests, hidden treasure chests, and more. Utilize the unique skill of each Monstie to leap over large gaps, climb sheer cliff faces, and rapidly traverse expansive terrain.
• Rich Content – Complete a wide array of optional quests to assist the residents of each location as you progress through the story and earn rewards.
• Co-op multiplayer – Join up with friends for tag-team multiplayer battles and exploration.