News Nintendo Switch 2 Monster Hunter Capcom DLC Updates Monster Hunter Stories 3 'Rudy' Side-Story DLC Announced, Out Now Alongside Free Update Exciting news, hunters by Liam Doolan Fri 26th Jun 2026 Share: To kick off the latest Capcom Spotlight this week, Capcom announced a new Monster Hunter Stories 3 paid DLC side-story focused on Rudy. It's all about the young Felyne and explores the origin of the "Royal Felyne", which dates back to the original title Monster Hunter Stories . Here's a bit from the game's director Ryozo Tsujimoto about this: "Rudy's ancestry can be traced back to a legendary Felyne that once saved the world. Rudy's ancestor is none other than Navirou from Monster Hunter Stories. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube 848k Due to a series of bizarre phenomena, fate reunites Navirou with his descendant, Rudy sending the story down an unexpected path. Nergigante, the Elder Dragon, appeared at the end of the trailer, but sadly, it will not be available as a Monster.

However, it is possible to challenge the powerful Elder Dragon. See for yourself how the story unfolds. Additional Side Story: Rudy will be available after this presentation on each respective platform. For those who have already purchased the Deluxe Edition or Premium Deluxe Edition, Additional Side Story: Rudy will be playable later today." Alongside this, Capcom has also announced Royal Monsters will now appear in the field as part of a free update.

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