Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter 3 is coming to America as “Monster Hunter Tri”. It will be released in both Europe and North America in 2010.
According to Capcom, “Monster Hunter Tri will set the bar in the action/adventure genre with the introduction of new features and gameplay elements as the multi-million selling franchise makes its debut on the Nintendo system.” New features introduced in this Monster Hunter include underwater environments, new maps, new monsters and a Monster Hunter Theater. Which allows players to record, edit and upload gameplay clips, which can be accessed from a web-browser.
“One of the most strikingly beautiful titles ever developed for the Wii, Monster Hunter Tri depicts a living, breathing ecosystem where man co-exists with the fantastic beasts that roam both the dry land and the brand new sub-aqua environment – a first for the series.”
The game will include a split-screen local co-op mode for two players, as well as four-player online play via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. This will allow you and a group of buddies to hunt monsters together even if you aren’t in the same room.
Even solo players do not have to face Monster Hunter Tri’s challenging quests alone as they will be ably accompanied by Cha-Cha, an AI hunting partner whose skills will prove invaluable. New items, weapons and armour sets will be also available to assist the hunters as they embark on the most epic Monster Hunter adventure to date.
Here is a preview of the Japanese version.
“The popularity of the Monster Hunter franchise in Japan is undeniable and the Day 1 shipment number of 1 million indicate that the release of Monster Hunter Tri on Wii will be another major hit for the series. We are therefore really excited that Capcom is bringing this title to Europe so the Wii audience here can also experience the thrill of the hunt,” commented Laurent Fischer, Managing Director, Marketing & PR, Nintendo of Europe.
If you live in Germany, you will be able to try out the first localized version of the game at this month’s GamesCom event which takes place August 19th-23rd at Capcom’s booth.