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Monster Hunter Stories 3 (MHS3)

Pre-Order Guide and All Pre-Order Bonuses

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When pre-ordering Monster Hunter Stories 3, players can receive bonuses that come with the game. Learn all pre-order bonuses, which includes the Layered Armor for Eleanor, pre-order cutoff times and how to pre-order Monster Hunter Stories 3.

All Pre-Order Bonuses

Layered Armor: Skyscale Queen

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Players can pre-order the game to receive the Layered Armor Skyscale Queen, an outfit worn by the protagonist's companion Eleanor. Note that this bonus is purely cosmetic and that players need to progress the game in order to equip this armor.

The official site has also mentioned that this layered armor may be available through different means at a later date.

Pre-Order Cutoff Times

Physical: Dependent on Retailer

Physical pre-order cutoff times are currently dependent on participating retailers. The availability will differ per store and a download code for the bonus will be given to buyers who successfully reach each store's cutoff.

Digital: Same Cutoff Time for Steam, Different for Consoles

US Asia
PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X|S / Nintendo Switch 2 March 12, 2026
(11:59 PM EDT)
March 12, 2026
(11:59 PM UTC)
Steam March 12, 2026
(11:59 PM EDT / 8:59 PM PDT)
March 12, 2026
3:59 AM UTC

For the digital pre-order period, the cutoff time will be the same for Steam on March 12 (11:59 PM EDT or 3:59 AM UTC) regardless of region. However, the cutoff time for consoles on March 12 will differ for the US (11:59 PM EDT) and Asia (11:59 PM UTC).

How to Pre-Order

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Physical Version: Visit Retailers

Players can pre-order physical copies of the game by visiting their local participating retailers.

Digital Version: Order Online at Designated Sites

For digital copies, players can pre-order on the My Nintendo Store, Playstation Store, Xbox Game Store, and Steam

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