Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (モンスターハンターポータブル3rd) is the 3rd Generation installment in the Monster Hunter Portable series (known as Freedom internationally) for the PSP. MHP3rd was released in Japan on December 1st, 2010. In this version of Monster Hunter, the producers focused heavily on graphical details on maps and monsters, along with keeping a high quality production value throughout development. Unlike the previous games in the Portable series, MHP3rd was never localized and remains a Japanese exclusive.