"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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Pokefreak911 said:

@NinTemple_Maxi
Nintemple MH nights will be glorious now.

Posted by

Chocobo_Rider

on: 03/01/13, 21:06

Day one digital AND cross region play? And gamepad play?! I will definitely be downloading day one!!

Posted by

Scrawnton

on: 03/04/13, 16:00

@Scrawnton
Not day one. The update for gamepad play and cross region playing is coming in April I believe.

Posted by

Pokefreak911

on: 03/05/13, 01:26

@Pokefreak911 oh I know that! I meant the digital download is day one. I was worried I'd have to buy the disc... But I'm glad I can download.

I've been hitting my ps3 pretty hard during the drought lately and I'm excited that we are two weeks away from playing a new solid title for my Wii U....

Posted by

Scrawnton

on: 03/05/13, 15:40

@Scrawnton
Ah ok. Wasn't very clear.

Won't be getting this until at least April or May. Gotta go to Comic Con.

Posted by

Pokefreak911

on: 03/06/13, 01:05