What’s new in Monster Hunter Stories 2 version 1.2.0: New monsters, quests, DLC and more!

A new update is now available for this Nintendo Switch game. This is a patch that the developers have officially released on the console recently for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.

Specifically, this version 1.2.0 of the game includes several fixes and tweaks that aim to improve the user experience on the hybrid console, as well as new Monsties, missions and more. You can check out the list of new features just below:

Important note:
In order to be able to use downloadable content and play online, you will need to update Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin to the latest version.

In order to be able to use downloadable content and play online, you will need to update Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin to the latest version.

  • – You can check which version you have by selecting the Stories 2 icon in the HOME menu on your Nintendo Switch and pressing the
    • + button.
    • – To play online you will need to have a Nintendo Switch Online account.
  • If you don’t have internet access, you can still play local multiplayer (as long as all players have the same version of the game).
    • – Visit Nintendo’s customer service page for more information.

Platform
Nintendo Switch

Availability
5 August 2021

Space required
About 0.5 GB (this update only)

  • – If you have purchased the digital version, the total amount of space required (including the game) is about 15.5 GB.
  • – Please make sure you have enough free space before downloading the update.

Main content added and changes
Additional monsters
[5 August]

  • Kulve Taroth (Co-op Mission Exclusive Monster)
  • Glavenus Inferno
  • Fulmen Astalos

Additional co-operative missions
[5 August]

  • ★8 Time Trial: Golden Goddess
  • ★8: Explore: Fire Eggs
  • ★8: Explore: Lightning Eggs

[19 August]

  • ★9 Abate: Glavenus Inferno
  • ★9 Abate: Fulmen Astalos
  • ★8 Turn: Glavenus
  • ★8 Turns: Astalos

Additional submissions
[5 August]

  • ★4: Special: Sweet Craving

[19 August]

  • ★8 Infernal Black Knight
  • ★8 Rebel Lightning
  • ★8 Special: Mine Jam

Bugs fixed / General

  • In terrain, when a Monstie that has been given a gene that increases the attack power of one of the elements, it would change colour depending on its elemental value. This problem has been fixed.
  • Various other bugs have been fixed.
    Standalone DLC

Release date: August 5th

  • Available until: no end date
  • How to get it: purchased via Nintendo eShop
  • Content:
    • Rider’s Layered Armour: Hakum Rider Suit (you can see it in the image above)

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