"We’re pleased to confirm that a software update will be released in April for the Wii U version of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate as a response to Capcom community feedback.

The software update will add online cross-region functionality, allowing European and North American gamers to play together online in up to four-player battles. Monster Hunters will also be able to play the game using just the Wii U GamePad without the need for a TV screen as the software update makes the title compatible with off-TV play.

Capcom will be continuing to support Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate for several months after release with additional free of charge downloadable quests for both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. The first quest will be available at launch.

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate releases across Europe on 22 March for both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS™, both at retail as well as on Nintendo eShop."


Source: Capcom PR via NeoGaf

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Off-screen play is now a game-seller for me, so I guess you get my money there, Capcom!

Posted by

-JKR-

on: 02/28/13, 22:08

@-JKR-

I guess you'll have to start friending some of us then, huh?

Posted by

ludist210

on: 02/28/13, 22:34

@carlosrox

What presets? It may've went right by me as I pretty much did what I did on Tri.

Posted by

Mr_Mustache

on: 03/01/13, 00:53

YEAAAAAAAA HAAAA!!!

Thank you Capcom and thank you Nintendo. Not gonna be able to get this for a while now though.

Posted by

Pokefreak911

on: 03/01/13, 01:28

I thought it already had off-TV play...?

Interesting how they're actually listening to the people clamoring for the region restriction lifted. Does this include Australia as well?

Posted by

Mop it up

on: 03/01/13, 01:37

FUCK YES YES YES WHY APRIL?

Go, Capcom! I still believe in you!

@carlosrox
That's a whole kettle o' fish you're opening up there. Basically, if you could ever get behind the tank controls in RE, you will eventually be able to understand the reasoning behind Monster Hunter's camera.

Wait, did you know that you could move the camera around freely with the second stick? (The monster lock-on is a newly added feature.)

Posted by

Anand

on: 03/01/13, 02:27

Very cool.

Posted by

Chocobo_Rider

on: 03/01/13, 02:32

@Mop it up

Australians think so, I'm not so sure. I understand that is it the European server, but as I said elsewhere, I can't even talk to ShadowLink on Wii U Chat.

Posted by

Mr_Mustache

on: 03/01/13, 02:34

@Mr_Mustache

That's because you stiiiink

Posted by

Shadowlink

on: 03/01/13, 03:04

This is great news for all - Way to go Capcom.

Posted by

Smerd

on: 03/01/13, 03:08

I just realized this means I can play online multiplayer with my friend in the same room. So awesome!

Posted by

anon_mastermind

on: 03/01/13, 04:21

I was just coming here to post this news because I heard in on Skype from a friend just now but glad you posted it. Great news for the whole world! It will be a Monster Hunter World come April!

Posted by

NinTemple_Maxi

on: 03/01/13, 05:31

@NinTemple_Maxi
Nintemple MH nights will be glorious now.

Posted by

Pokefreak911

on: 03/01/13, 05:34

Pokefreak911 said:

@NinTemple_Maxi
Nintemple MH nights will be glorious now.

Speaking of which I should make a topic for the game soon but I have been busy lately with a few things. Maybe on Friday or later tonight.

Posted by

NinTemple_Maxi

on: 03/01/13, 05:39

Will still get both versions. It definitely limited the appeal of the 3DS version, but I'll still get to take my character on the road with me.

Posted by

Deerock69

on: 03/01/13, 07:13

@Mr_Mustache @Anand
The camera angle in the Y axis is locked to about 3 viewpoints, no? High, medium, and low angles?

Posted by

carlosrox

on: 03/01/13, 10:22

Edited:

03/01/13, 10:22

Deerock69 said:

Will still get both versions. It definitely limited the appeal of the 3DS version, but I'll still get to take my character on the road with me.

Same here, though I'm going to have to wait on the 3DS version since my next 3DS game will be Etrian Odyssey IV.

Good news all around! Going to be playing the demo almost daily (and Tri online on Friday nights, streaming it no less lol) to try to tide myself over until the 19th...

Posted by

roknin

on: 03/01/13, 10:30

@carlosrox

You'll want the Resident Evil view, as Anand suggested. I don't even know why they'd have the low-low angle. But yeah, you can use the other stick to rotate the camera around. You just need some more time in the oven with it, really. You'll get used to it very fast.

They added that lock-on thing, too, something which wasn't in the other game. Those water battles should be easier now..

Posted by

Mr_Mustache

on: 03/01/13, 11:04

ludist210 said:

@-JKR-

I guess you'll have to start friending some of us then, huh?

Your funeral! :P I suck at these games.

Posted by

-JKR-

on: 03/01/13, 17:22

-JKR- said:

ludist210 said:

@-JKR-

I guess you'll have to start friending some of us then, huh?

Your funeral! :P I suck at these games.

Pffffft I still do.

But the hammer and bombs make me look like I know what I'm doing. I really don't.

Posted by

roknin

on: 03/01/13, 20:15