Capcom celebrates Monster Hunter's 20th Anniversary with custom MSI components

Capcom is celebrating 20 years of its beloved Monster Hunter franchise, releasing a line of custom MSI components to celebrate the fantasy favourite's milestone birthday.

05th Jan 2024 11:32

Capcom | MSI

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It's hard to believe it's been 20 years since we first stepped out on our quest to become Blademaster or Gunner, but two decades later, the Monster Hunter name is stronger than ever. There's a bit of a wait until Monster Hunter Wilds releases in 2025, but thankfully, Capcom has plenty to keep us busy.

Much more than just its mainline games and spin-offs like Monster Hunter Stories, we've enjoyed 20 years of anime, manga, card games, and even a live-action movie with Milla Jovovich. There's also the might of merch, with everything from Monster Hunter-themed cars to 24K gold statues previously being up for grabs. 

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As we approach Monster Hunter's 20th anniversary on March 11, 2024, Capcom has teamed up with computer hardware company Micro-Star International to deliver a collection of custom components honouring those vile beasties.

Everything from themed graphics cards to monitors and motherboards are available to buy, with a Monster Hunter-inspired laptop sure to be a must-have addition to your collection. The partnership was unveiled at the 2023 Tokyo Game Show, with the limited-edition products scheduled to coincide with the March celebrations.

The MSI description explains, "Inspired by Rathalos, fans will be immersed in a world filled with adventure, just like hunters who slay challenging monsters as milestones." Promising to deliver the premium quality and extreme performance of MSI products, Monster Hunter fans are asked to embark on an adventure together. 

MSI hyped about Monster Hunter anniversary collection

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About the collection, MSI says, "Inspired by one of the series’ most iconic monsters, the Rathalos, this collaboration aims to infuse the majestic aura and power of the Rathalos into a captivating range of limited-edition gaming peripherals.

"With these products, MSI invites gamers to embark on a journey into the captivating world of Monster Hunter, delivering a unique gaming experience that combines the superior craftsmanship of MSI with the classic gaming elements of Capcom."

Sam Chern, MSI Marketing Vice President added: "In tribute to the 20th anniversary of Monster Hunter, MSI is joining forces with CAPCOM to present a magnificent celebration for gamers worldwide. Today, we announce the launch of a series of limited-edition gaming products.

"This not only pays homage to the rich history of Monster Hunter but also represents the ultimate pursuit of gaming technology. This collaboration will uniquely blend our outstanding technology in the gaming field with CAPCOM's profound gaming expertise, delivering an unparalleled exclusive collection and an unprecedented gaming experience for all fans."

You're invited to try and conquer the captivating world of Monster Hunter, all while enjoying the superior craftsmanship of MSI and the classic gaming elements of Capcom's record-breaking success story. 

Tom Chapman

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