Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate releases today, August 28, on the Nintendo Switch. We reveal everything you need to know about the title.
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is now available as a boxed version in stores and as a download for Nintendo Switch. This marks the first title in the Monster Hunter series to come to Nintendo’s hybrid console.
What is Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate? It is the successor to Monster Hunter Generations, which was released in 2015 on the Nintendo 3DS. Monster Hunter Generations is part of the fourth generation of the franchise and came before Monster Hunter World.
What is special about the Ultimate version? The Ultimate version brings new content, such as the fan-desired new quest level “G-Rank”. For many hunters, the real endgame begins with Ultimate, as the monsters are more aggressive, have tougher move sets, and are generally harder to defeat. To match this, new equipment must be farmed again.
What to expect from Monster Hunter on Switch
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is an older game: Those who are new to the franchise through World should know that this is an older title. The Ultimate expansion does not change this.
There will be overall fewer comfort features, which some veterans may see as a plus. Think of things like being able to drink potions only while standing or loading screens between different zones of the maps. We have already broken down the differences in detail:
Special content:
- More than 80 monsters, including fan favorites like Zinogre and Nargacuga
- More than 20 maps
- Supermoves called Hunting Techniques, which provide new variations of attacks
- Six Hunting Styles, including two new ones:
- Daredevil – New: Rewards with new moves for successful attacks
- Alchemist Style – New: In battle, support items can be crafted quickly
- Guild Style: Classic Monster Hunter gameplay
- Aerial Style: Enables attacks from the air
- Slayer Style: Three hunting techniques can be used instead of two
- Counter Style: Faster attacks and counters
- Feline Mode: Here players can hunt as cat companions Palico
- G-Rank
This is how multiplayer works on the Switch: With up to four players on local Wi-Fi or online. This can be done from home on the TV or in tabletop mode. Players can meet in a café and play, as was done with Monster Hunter on the Nintendo 3DS.
Transfer save data from the 3DS: Those who have already played Monster Hunter Generations can transfer their save data to the Nintendo Switch and seamlessly continue playing the Ultimate version.
Here is our preview report:
