Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Coming to 3DS

Capcom today announced that Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate will launch on Nintendo 3DS in early 2015. For the first time ever for the Monster Hunter series on a handheld system, players will be able to join up with friends over the internet via the Nintendo Network, as well as the previously available local wireless option. The game will introduce an expanded action set including more vertical and lateral movement, climbing motions, and ability to ride atop monsters. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate also debuts two weapon classes, features new and returning monsters, and spans more locales.