Monster Hunter Showcase: Timing, Details, and How to Watch
- Sagar Mankar
- 3 hours ago
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Capcom has officially announced that the next Monster Hunter Showcase will take place on December 8, 2025, delivering new details on Monster Hunter Wilds Free Title Update 4 and the upcoming RPG Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.
Timing Across Regions
The broadcast will be streamed worldwide, with Capcom providing multiple time zones for fans to tune in:
December 8, 2:00 p.m. PT (Los Angeles)
December 8, 5:00 p.m. ET (New York)
December 8, 10:00 p.m. GMT (London)
December 9, 7:00 a.m. JST (Tokyo)
December 9, 3:30 a.m. IST (India)
December 9, 12:00 a.m. CET (Paris/Berlin)
December 9, 9:00 a.m. AEST (Sydney)
Where to Watch
The showcase will be streamed on Capcom’s official YouTube channels (English and Japanese) and Twitch.
What to Expect
Capcom has confirmed the showcase will focus on two major topics:
Monster Hunter Wilds Free Title Update 4
Launches December 16, 2025
Brings back Gogmazios, the Giant Halberd Dragon, for the first time in over a decade
Adds seasonal events, endgame content, weapon adjustments, and performance improvements
Capcom clarified the event will “focus solely” on this update, so no expansions or unrelated announcements are expected.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Releases March 13, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC via Steam
Features a darker storyline about warring kingdoms and twin Rathalos, a species thought extinct
Continues the RPG spin-off tradition, letting players bond with monsters while exploring a new narrative world
Industry Context
Monster Hunter Wilds was one of Capcom’s biggest launches of 2025, though PC performance issues drew criticism from players. According to reports, Capcom is addressing these concerns with upcoming updates. Meanwhile, Stories 3 signals the company’s renewed push into JRPG territory, expanding the franchise beyond its core hunting gameplay.