Monster Hunter Stories 3

Monster Hunter Stories 3 Launch

For the launch of Monster Hunter Stories 3, we partnered with Capcom and Stream Hatchet to create a bespoke live stream overlay designed for some of the world’s leading VTubers. Built around the core Monster Hunter language of Monstie eggs, hatching and bond-building, the activation introduced a custom “stream pet” experience where Twitch events such as follows, subs and donations drove a live egg hatch threshold. Once hatched, each randomly assigned pixel-art Monstie came to life on stream, reacting in real time to audience engagement and turning passive viewership into an interactive companion experience throughout launch.

Project Info

Client

Capcom x Streamhatchet

Year

2026

Project Scope

Interactive Stream Pet
Hand drawn pixel art designs
Animation rigging in Rive
Live Twitch connection
Scaleable Distribution

Creating a Monster

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Hand Drawn Pixel Art

The Hatchery

At the heart of the activation was a bespoke stream pet overlay, designed to feel native to the world of Monster Hunter Stories 3 while sitting seamlessly within the Twitch environment. Each Monstie and egg was crafted using hand-drawn pixel artwork, with four distinct creature variations and their own themed egg designs brought to life for the launch. Once assigned at random, the chosen egg sat live on stream as follows, subs and donations pushed it towards its hatch threshold. After hatching, the pixel Monstie remained on screen as a living companion, responding dynamically to audience activity through bespoke animations rigged in Rive, creating a constant sense of motion and personality throughout the broadcast.

The Bond

The goal was to translate the core Monster Hunter Stories experience of forming bonds with Monsties into a live streaming environment. By tying Twitch engagement directly to the hatch and reaction moments, viewers were given a clear role in shaping the on-stream experience, turning passive watch time into active participation. Every follow, sub and donation became part of the Monstie’s journey, helping VTubers build stronger audience interaction during launch while reinforcing the game’s themes of hatching, companionship and adventure.

Pixel Monsties

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4 Unique Designs

Monstie Designs

We created four bespoke hand-drawn pixel eggs and matching Monsties, each inspired by creatures from Monster Hunter Stories 3. Featuring Canye, Pukei-Pukei, Rey Dau and Zinogre, every design was crafted to reflect the distinct silhouette, palette and personality of its in-game counterpart while translating naturally into a retro pixel-art style. Each egg carried its own themed shell design, making every reveal feel unique and instantly recognisable on stream.

The Reveal

Once hatched, each Monstie came to life through bespoke pixel animations and reactive behaviours, giving VTubers a living on-screen companion throughout the broadcast. By randomising the egg and Monstie at the start of each session, every stream delivered a fresh moment for both creator and audience, helping build anticipation around the hatch and strengthening repeat engagement across launch content.

Canyne

Pukei-Pukei

Rey Dau

Bringing Monsties to life

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Hatching a Monstie

Hatch Sequence

From the moment the egg appeared on stream, the animation journey was designed to feel alive and full of anticipation. Each themed egg featured its own bespoke hatch sequence, building tension as Twitch follows, subs and donations pushed it closer to the threshold. Cracks, movement and reveal moments were all carefully animated to create a rewarding on-stream payoff when the Monstie finally emerged.

Live Reactions

Once hatched, the Monstie continued to respond dynamically to Twitch activity throughout the stream. Unique animations were created for key engagement moments such as follows, subscriptions and donations, allowing the companion to react instantly to audience support. This gave VTubers a constantly evolving on-screen character that reinforced every interaction and kept the overlay feeling active from start to finish.

The Rider Rollout

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The Rider Rollout

Global VTuber Rollout

To support the launch of Monster Hunter Stories 3, the overlay was activated with leading VTubers across key global markets, ensuring the experience reached highly engaged communities at scale. The widget was designed for simple deployment across multiple creator setups, allowing the activation to roll out quickly and consistently during launch week.

Worldwide Engagement

By placing the Monstie companion directly within live broadcasts, the campaign transformed launch streams into shared audience moments across regions and time zones. Every hatch, reaction and Twitch-triggered interaction became a live community event, helping creators drive stronger engagement while giving Capcom and Stream Hatchet a globally scalable launch mechanic that felt native to the VTuber space.

Founder & Director

Matt Kidd

Working alongside Capcom, Stream Hatchet, and an incredible roster of VTubers across the globe was an absolute thrill. Bringing the bond between Riders and Monsties into the live stream environment through reactive eggs, hatch moments and on-screen companions made this launch campaign a truly dynamic celebration of Monster Hunter Stories 3 from start to finish.

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