User blog comment:Kogath/Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate for the Nintendo 3DS/@comment-6050823-20140423220252/@comment-184612-20140424165108

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1st and 2nd gen have been connected for a long time, so there's always been continuity. Shinato Village is also located in the Old World, as well as the Tower we visit in MH4. I believe Unknown Forest is also located there.