Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Sets JRPG Record on Steam - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 12 July 2021 / 1,479 Views
Capcom released Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on July 9. The game has set a new record for a JRPG on Steam.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin reached a peak of 33,464 players on Steam, a new record for a JRPG, according to SteamDB. The previous record was held by Persona 4 Golden with a peak of 29,984 players.
View the launch trailer below:
Here is an overview of the game:
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.
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