Get ready for a pocket-sized monster hunting adventure! Capcom and TiMi Studio Group (the minds behind Call of Duty: Mobile and Pokémon Unite) are bringing the thrill of Monster Hunter to mobile with Monster Hunter Outlanders. This free-to-play, open-world survival RPG lets you hunt anytime, anywhere.
Open-World Monster Hunting on Mobile
Monster Hunter Outlanders delivers a vast, explorable world reminiscent of core Monster Hunter titles. Explore lush grasslands, serene lakes, and observe monsters in their natural habitats. The developers promise to retain the core gameplay while optimizing for mobile, ensuring a fun and unique battle system.
While a release date remains unannounced, playtests are planned for Android and iOS. Sign up on the official website to stay informed and potentially participate in beta testing. Completing a short survey about your gaming experience and Monster Hunter preferences may increase your chances.
TiMi Studio's expertise shines through in the game's visuals. Gameplay footage and screenshots showcase stunning graphics for a mobile title, even drawing comparisons to Monster Hunter Rise on the Nintendo Switch. While minimum requirements are unconfirmed, a website survey lists support for Snapdragon processors ranging from the 8 Gen 3 to the 845, offering clues about device compatibility.
Key Features of Monster Hunter Outlanders
Explore a seamless open world encompassing forests, swamps, and deserts. Experience dynamic weather and a living ecosystem, including thrilling monster turf wars.
Hunt familiar monsters like Diablos, Kulu-Ya-Ku, Pukei-Pukei, Barroth, Rathian, and Rathalos. A mysterious, cloud-shrouded monster also appears, hinting at potential new threats or mutated versions of existing creatures due to unique environmental conditions.
Combat is optimized for mobile, preserving many weapon mechanics. The extent of these adaptations remains to be seen.
A new building system lets you gather materials and construct structures, similar to Wild Hearts' Karakuri system. Its combat utility is yet to be confirmed.
Choose from a roster of characters, each with unique personalities, stories, weapons, and skills. Familiar weapons and armor will return, allowing customization. Character acquisition methods remain undisclosed, but in-app purchases are confirmed, potentially suggesting a gacha element.
New buddies, beyond the classic Palicoes, will assist with gathering and hunting. A monkey and a bird have been revealed, with further details promised in future updates.
