Where Do The Monster Hunter International Spin-Offs Fit In Order?

Forgot which Monster Hunter International side stories happen before or after the main series. Timeline feels scattered, need a solid reading guide for all tie-ins.
2026-08-03 04:43:27
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TravisFox
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I see a lot of people stressing about the 'right' order, but it's not that strict. The 'Memoirs' books are basically standalone adventures set in the past. You could read them anytime after the first book and be totally fine. They're like a side quest that fleshes out the history of the Monster Control Units. The main series arc with Owen Pitt is its own continuous story, so just keep that sequential. Don't overthink it; the spin-offs are designed to slot in without disrupting the main plot.
2026-08-05 11:40:54
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AnnaAsh
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The order gets trickier if you include the shared-world anthologies and John Ringo collaborations like 'Monster Hunter Guardian.' Those are more like tangents that feature supporting characters. They're contemporaneous with the later main books. My head canon is to read them after the main book they're most closely tied to, but it's not a big deal if you read them later. They're side missions for your favorite side characters.
2026-08-06 03:22:32
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SadieStar
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Honestly, I just go by the list on the author's website. It has the series broken into 'The Owen Pitt Series' and 'The Memoirs Series.' That's clear enough for me. I read one list, then the other. Trying to interweave them seems like a hassle for minimal gain. The connections are cool, but they're Easter eggs, not critical plot threads. Keep it simple.
2026-08-06 22:23:59
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