Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
- First release
- Jul 08, 2021
- Publisher
- Capcom
- Engine
- MT Framework
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Adventure · Action
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
A new adventure awaits you in this second installment of the turn-based RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter! Become a Rider and form bonds with friendly monsters known as Monsties to fight alongside them as you take part in an epic story. You play as the grandson 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 a journey which will test the bonds of friendship in a changing world, and discover the truth behind the legends of old.Read more
A new adventure awaits you in this second installment of the turn-based RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter! Become a Rider and form bonds with friendly monsters known as Monsties to fight alongside them as you take part in an epic story. You play as the grandson 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 a journey which will test the bonds of friendship in a changing world, and discover the truth behind the legends of old.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Jul 08, 2021
- Nintendo Switch
- Jul 08, 2021
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Jul 09, 2021
All 6 release dates
- Nintendo Switch
- Jul 09, 2021
- PlayStation 4
- Jun 14, 2024
- Xbox One
- Nov 14, 2025
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 31h
- Main + Extras
- 51h
- Completionist
- 55h
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Where to buy
- External links
- Discord (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)Instagram (opens in a new tab)Reddit (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Fandom (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- dinosaurs, dinosaur riding, dragon riding
… All 3
, dragon riding
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 86
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 31h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 51h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 55h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 11,890 reviews in all languages, recorded 18 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerSteam · 18 Oct
- Online co-opSteam · 18 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- RPG
- Adventure
- JRPG
- Exploration
- Creature Collector
- Dragons
- 3D
- Cartoony
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 27 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 18 Oct 2026
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Sales
1.3 million units sold, as reported by Capcom as of
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