User blog comment:Kogath/Monster Hunter Stories Discussion/@comment-184612-20160526072213

MHST will release on October 8th in Japan, and also features Amiibo support!

Capcom will also release three Monster Hunter Stories Amiibo figures that will let you obtain special Otomon (monsters) in game. The Amiibos include: “One-Eyed Rathalos and Rider (Female)” and “One-Eyed Rathalos and Rider (Male)” for 1,800 yen each, and “Nabiru” for 1,200 yen. Capcom will release a second set of Amiibos this winter.

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