Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX Launches for Switch, PC, and iOS Later This Year

On Thursday, Koei Tecmo announced Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX for Switch, PC via (Steam), and iOS, and the game will launch on December 9 worldwide. The iOS version was not announced for Japan. The Monster Rancher collection bundles that include Monster Rancher 1 (1997) and Monster Rancher 2 (1999) aka Monster Farm 2 in Japan, will launch on December 9, 2021, on Nintendo Switch, Windows PC via Steam and iOS. However, the iOS version of the game hasan’t been announced for Japan yet.

In Japan, the Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX collection bundle will cost 3,520 yen. A Monster Rancher 25th Anniversary Box edition will also be available for 15,070 yen, which includes a copy of the game (PC version includes a Steam key), gold Mocchi metal figure with numbered metal pedastal, Monster Rancher and Monster Rancher 2 soundtrack CDs, Monster Rancher art book, “Tecmo Player’s Mag (TPM) Vol.

Both Monster Rancher and Monster Rancher 2 are currently available individually for Switch via Nintendo eShop in Japan.

About Monster Rancher

Monster Rancher is a popular retro monster collecting game from Koei Tecmo. Now, the Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX is coming together as a remaster in one amazing collection bundle pack.

In the Monster Rancher game, you raise your own monsters and train them to compete against other eccentric creatures in combat and tournaments. With hundreds of different monster types, each with their own skills and abilities.

Every Rancher will be able to raise and train a monster that’s a perfect fit for their personality and play style. Fans will now be able to enjoy the timeless monster training and battling experience in Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX together.

Watch the announcement video below. Visit the official website here: English, Japanese.