
Monster Hunter Portable 3rd is part of the Monster Hunter series and was developed for the PlayStation Portable, launching in Japan on December 1, 2010. It later became available on PlayStation 3 as part of the PlayStation Portable Remaster lineup. The title features new areas, additional monsters, and an updated Felyne combat system. It is not a continuation of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite or Monster Hunter Tri, but rather a standalone entry in the series with much of its content completely overhauled. Nonetheless, it serves as the third installment in the Portable series and follows on from Monster Hunter Freedom Unite.