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You'll love to know that the Monster Hunter Stories Collection for Nintendo Switch is on a huge discount for Amazon's Black Friday. The offer reduces the price of the collection and includes both games, perfect for revisiting the series before Twisted Reflection arrives in March. One of the titles comes on the cartridge and the other requires a download from the eShop. Below, you can check out the package details, what's included, and if it's worth taking advantage of the promotion. For extra context, also check out related coverage at https://www.gamespot.com/articles/monster-hunter-stories-collection-best-deals-ahead-of-twisted-reflection/1100-6529985/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f.

Main points

• Big Black Friday discount on the Monster Hunter Stories collection for Switch

• It includes the enhanced version of the original game and the sequel Wings of Ruin

• Turn-based monster-taming RPG, similar to Pokémon

• Cartridge only contains the original game; the sequel requires a download from the eShop (~14 GB)

• Many hours of adventure and extra content in each title

Monster Hunter Stories Collection for Switch by US$25 on Black Friday
Offer Summary
The physical edition of the Monster Hunter Stories Collection for Nintendo Switch is available for US$25 on Amazon, down from US$60—the lowest price recorded since the collection's release in June. For more context and comparisons with other deals, see also https://www.gamespot.com/articles/monster-hunter-stories-collection-best-deals-ahead-of-twisted-reflection/1100-6529985/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f.

What is included

• Monster Hunter Stories (Enhanced Edition, 2024) — physical cartridge

• Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (2021) — Digital Code for eShop Redemption (~14 GB)

Technical details and limitations

• The physical box only contains the cartridge for the first game.

• Wings of Ruin is delivered by digital code; a Nintendo eShop account and an internet connection are required to redeem and download it.

• Each title offers about 30-40 hours of campaign (optional content can double that time).

Context and background

• The first Monster Hunter Stories debuted on the Nintendo 3DS (2017), with an HD port for mobile following.

• The enhanced 2024 edition updates graphics, brings English and Japanese voices, adds content that was missing from the mobile port, and includes a Museum with art and the soundtrack.

• The physical version of Wings of Ruin was sold separately in 2021 and is often out of print, making this collection a cost-effective way to own both games.

How can this affect you
If you want to revisit the two games before a new title is released, this offer significantly reduces the cost of access. Check for free space on your Switch (approx. 14 GB) and your eShop account before completing the purchase.

Quick information

Item	Details
Current price	US$25 (formerly US$60)
Platform	Nintendo Switch
Included games	Stories (cartridge); Stories 2 — Wings of Ruin (download, ~14 GB)
Estimated hours	30–40 hours each (minimum)
Collection launch	June (collection launch year)

Conclusion
The Monster Hunter Stories Collection for US$25 on Amazon's Black Friday is a steal: it bundles the main game on a cartridge and the downloadable sequel for a very low price. If you don't have space on your Switch or prefer physical copies, consider this before buying. To learn more about the buzz surrounding this promotion and similar deals, check out the related article at https://www.gamespot.com/articles/monster-hunter-stories-collection-best-deals-ahead-of-twisted-reflection/1100-6529985/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f.

Frequently asked questions

• What comes in the Monster Hunter Stories Collection? It includes Monster Hunter Stories (Enhanced Edition, cartridge) and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin as a digital code for the eShop.

• How much does it cost during the Black Friday sale? US$25, down from US$60.

• Where can I find this offer? On Amazon, during Black Friday.

• Is it physical or digital edition? The box is physical (contains the cartridge of the first game); Wings of Ruin is via digital code.

• Do I need space on the Switch to download Wings of Ruin? Yes. Around 14 GB is needed for the download.

• Does the enhanced version have voice acting? Yes — English and Japanese voices.

• Can I play without the internet? Yes. Both games run offline after redemption/installation.

• Is this game similar to Pokémon? To an extent – it's a monster-taming RPG with turn-based combat, similar style.

• How long is the game for each title? The main campaign is around 30–40 hours; optional content significantly increases the playtime.

• Does it work on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2? Yes, the titles are compatible with Switch and future compatible models.

• Can I get both games on physical media? You can buy the physical copy of Wings of Ruin separately, but it's usually more expensive than the collection on sale.

• Is this the lowest price ever seen? Yes — it's the new minimum price since the collection's launch.

• Yes. A Nintendo eShop account and internet connection are required to redeem the code and download Wings of Ruin.

Source and further reading

• Offer: Amazon (Black Friday)

• Related article: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/monster-hunter-stories-collection-best-deals-ahead-of-twisted-reflection/1100-6529985/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f