Monster Hunter 3 patch dated: Cross-region play, GamePad play support
The much anticipated cross-region play update for Monster Hunter 3 will be released on April 15, Capcom has confirmed.
http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideo...mb_wide300.jpgThe patch goes live in both US and Europe simultaneously April 15 at 5pm Pacific, which works out as April 16 at 1am UK time.Once installed, Europe and US servers will be merged, allowing players in both regions to play together in games of up to four players.This signals a complete u-turn on Capcom's original plan to region-lock the game's multiplayer component, to the disappointment of fans and even Capcom USA's own community man Yuri L. Araujo, who publicly admitted, "I'm not thrilled with the servers being split either."The update will also add compatibility with Wii U's off-TV play feature, allowing for full gameplay to be transferred to the GamePad screen.Capcom admitted in its original announcement that this update comes entirely as a result of "very loud and clear" community feedback.Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate was released for Wii U and 3DS in Europe on March 22, and North America on March 19 via both retail and digital (eShop) outlets.
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