Monster Hunter Guía y cronología
A successful hunt begins well before the first blow: learning a creature's habits, choosing equipment and knowing when to retreat all matter. Monster Hunter builds its action around that preparation and the landscapes its creatures inhabit. The Stories RPGs shift toward bonds with monsters, while screen adaptations tell their own adventures.
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Timeline guide
Choosing Your First Monster Hunter
You do not need to play from the 2004 original. Choose Mainline Hunting Series for the action games, or begin with Monster Hunter Stories if you prefer a turn-based adventure about Riders and their monsters.
- Entries
- 16
- Released
- 15
- Upcoming
- 1
- Span
- 2004-2026
A new hunting adventure is a practical starting point. Expansions such as Iceborne build on their own base game, rather than continuing every earlier Monster Hunter.
Overview & recommendation
Monster Hunter asks you to learn a creature as much as fight it. Preparing equipment, reading its movements and improving through another attempt form the heart of the hunting games. The setting grows across different expeditions, rather than depending on one hero's uninterrupted story.
The Stories games change both the relationship with monsters and the rhythm of combat. Their Riders bond with Monsties in character-led RPG adventures. The animated and live-action films offer further ways into the premise without serving as required chapters between games.
For an action route, choose a hunting game that interests you; World followed by Iceborne is one clear paired adventure. Select Mainline Hunting Series and Release order to browse its history. For a story-led RPG route, start Monster Hunter Stories and continue through the Stories branch.
Hunters, Riders and Screen Adventures Action hunts, Stories RPGs and two film routes
The mainline group gathers the hunting games and their expansions. Stories is a different style of RPG, while Legends of the Guild follows Aiden and the live-action film tells its own arrival-in-a-monster-world story.
Mainline Games (11 entries)
The core action games and expansions, from the original hunts to World, Rise and Wilds. Individual adventures provide starting points; keep expansions with the game they extend.
Stories RPG Branch (3 entries)
The Stories RPGs follow Riders who form bonds with Monsties. Start with Monster Hunter Stories to see this branch introduce its approach to monsters and combat.
Legends of the Guild (1 entry)
Legends of the Guild is Aiden's animated adventure against an Elder Dragon threat. It is a screen companion, rather than a required step between hunting games.
Live-Action Film (1 entry)
The live-action Monster Hunter brings outsiders into a dangerous monster-filled world. Watch it as its own adaptation.
Monster Hunter Routes to Try 16 entries
There is no narrative homework requiring every older hunt. Keep a base game with its expansion, and approach the Stories sequence separately when you want the Rider perspective.
- 12004Monster HunterGame · 2004
- 22006Monster Hunter 2Game · 2006
- 32009Monster Hunter TriGame · 2009
- 42015Monster Hunter 4 UltimateGame · 2014
- 52016Monster Hunter StoriesGame · 2016
- 62018Monster Hunter Generations UltimateGame · 2017
- 72018Monster Hunter: WorldGame · 2018
- 82019Monster Hunter World: IceborneGame · 2019
- 92020Monster HunterFilm · 2020
- 102021Monster Hunter RiseGame · 2021
- 112021Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of RuinGame · 2021
- 122021Monster Hunter: Legends of the GuildFilm · 2021
- 132022Monster Hunter Rise: SunbreakGame · 2022
- 142025Monster Hunter WildsGame · 2025
- 15Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionGame · Mar 13, 2026
- 162027Monster Hunter Wilds: AscendanceGame · 2027Upcoming
Frequently asked questions 7 answers
Must I start with the original Monster Hunter?
No. The main hunting adventures do not depend on finishing every earlier game's plot. Choose the hunting experience you want, then learn its weapons and monsters at your own pace.
Is Iceborne a standalone sequel?
No. Iceborne expands Monster Hunter: World and continues that game's adventure. Play World first rather than treating Iceborne as a separate starting point.
Are the Stories games the same kind of action game?
No. Stories puts Riders and their Monsties at the center of a turn-based RPG. It is a distinct route for someone who wants to travel with monsters rather than focus on the mainline hunting loop.
How many Monster Hunter movies and games are there?
Monster Hunter has 16 entries: 14 games and 2 movies, released between 2004 and 2026. 15 are already released and 1 is upcoming.
What is the chronological order of Monster Hunter?
In chronological (in-universe) order, Monster Hunter begins with Monster Hunter (2004) and ends with Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance. The full chronological list of 16 entries is above.
What is the release order of Monster Hunter?
By release date, Monster Hunter starts with Monster Hunter (2004). The most recent release is Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (2026).
What is the next Monster Hunter release and what should I play before it?
The next Monster Hunter release is Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance (2027). To catch up first, choose the relevant continuity and play its released entries. Include alternative editions only if you want them in your personal goal.
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