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For the 3DS version, the Western releases (USA and EUR) were effectively frozen at , while the Japanese (JPN) version received two major updates—Ver 1.2 and 1.3—that drastically expanded the endgame. Western (USA/EUR) Japanese (JPN) Max Monstie Storage 400 slots Obtainable Elder Dragons Teostra/Kushala (Hunt only) Rideable Teostra, Kushala, Rajang Character Customization Change gender and look like anime NPCs Endgame Tower Tower of Illusions (50 floors) Tower of Memories/Heavens (expanded floors) Exclusive "Rideable" Monsties
One of the biggest points of contention for Western players was the inability to obtain eggs for certain powerful monsters that were fully rideable in the Japanese version.
In Japan, Kushala Daora , Teostra , and Rajang were added as obtainable "Monsties" in the Ver 1.2 update.
The DLC landscape on the Nintendo 3DS is a fascinating but complex tale of regional differences. While the game was a global success, a significant portion of its post-launch content remained locked behind Japanese shores, leading to the "Ver. 1.2 and 1.3" divide that western fans have discussed for years. The Great Regional Divide (Ver. 1.1 vs. 1.3)
Ver 1.2 in Japan also allowed players to find White Monoblos , Oroshi Kirin , and Molten Tigrex eggs in the wild naturally. In the West, these were only accessible via specific DLC subquests. DLC Quests and Collaborations
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