Ride Into Adventure With Capcom’s ‘Monster Hunter Stories’ Series in the Cloud
Source: NVIDIA AI Blog
Saddle Up
Capcom’s Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin arrive in the cloud this week. Members can explore vibrant worlds, bond with quirky monsters and experience turn‑based RPG adventures across devices.
“Saddle up for egg‑citement.”
In Monster Hunter Stories, an RPG that expands the Monster Hunter world, players are no longer hunting monsters but raising them. Heroes known as Monster Riders live alongside monsters and form lifelong bonds.
The first installment returns, fully voiced in Japanese and English, with new features such as a museum mode where players can listen to music and view concept art.
“When fate calls, answer on a dragon’s back.”
The sequel, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, lets you become a Monster Rider, bond with friendly monsters (Monsties), and fight alongside them in an epic story. These adventures can be enjoyed on almost any device, powered by high‑performance GeForce RTX technology—no downloads, installs or upgrades required.
And the Cloud Goes to … GeForce NOW
This month’s major gaming awards showcase a strong lineup of titles, many of which are playable on GeForce NOW. Jump into the action instantly, without downloads.
“What a game.”
A stack of nominated titles is available, including Game‑of‑the‑Year contenders such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hollow Knight: Silksong and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. RPG fans can marathon Avowed, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Monster Hunter Wilds and The Outer Worlds 2 on the cloud.
“A masterpiece.”
Other nominated favorites include Battlefield 6, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Indiana Jones and the Ancient Circle, Split Fiction, The Alters, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, ARC Raiders, PEAK, as well as esports staples Counter‑Strike 2 and DOTA 2. Whether chasing GOTY, exploring indies, or sticking to long‑running hits like Fortnite and No Man’s Sky, there’s always a top title ready to stream.
Loot, Shoot and Look Good Doing It
“Pack up and stand out.”
Ultimate members can claim the ARC Raiders “Electrician Backpack: Emerald Wave Variant,” an in‑game cosmetic that adds a clean, modern look for extraction missions. The reward is available through Sunday, Jan 4, 2026, or while supplies last. After redemption, equip the Emerald Wave color variant to stand out in battle.
Powered by GeForce RTX 5080‑class servers, GeForce NOW delivers up to 2.8× higher frame rates and a new Cinematic‑Quality Streaming mode that makes every firefight shine.
Fresh Crop of Games
“Where the cows know your name.”
Everdream Village (Untold Tales) lets players turn a sleepy island settlement into a thriving, story‑filled village—tending crops, befriending quirky villagers, and exploring magical islands.
New releases
- Skate Story – New release on Steam (Dec 8)
- Dome Keeper – New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass (Dec 9)
- Death Howl – New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass (Dec 9)
- RuneQuest: Warlords – New release on Steam (Dec 9)
- Everdream Village – New release on Steam (Dec 12)
- Monster Hunter Stories – Steam
- Monster Hunter Stories 2 – Steam
GeForce RTX 5080‑ready titles
- Age of Wonders 4 – Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox (Microsoft Store)
- Cities: Skylines – Steam, Epic Games Store
- Cities: Skylines II – Steam, Xbox (Microsoft Store)