The second main installment of the Monster Hunter franchise, it was released in Japan in February 2006.

The game features additions such as a day-night cycle, inclusion of seasons, monsters and weapon types that would eventually become mainstays such as the Long Sword and Hunting Horn.

[1] Monster Hunter 2's gameplay follows closely with the preceding games as well as introducing several additions.

Monster Hunter games, armor pieces can be worn to obtain skills and abilities.

Monster Hunter Freedom 2 adds features and includes several changes to the original game.