Get ready for a pocket-sized monster hunting adventure! Capcom and TiMi Studio Group bring you Monster Hunter Outlanders, a free-to-play open-world RPG coming soon to mobile devices.
Monster Hunting on the Go
Developed by the creators of Call of Duty: Mobile and Pokémon Unite, Monster Hunter Outlanders promises a faithful adaptation of the core Monster Hunter experience optimized for mobile. Explore vast, seamless environments—lush grasslands, shimmering lakes—and encounter iconic monsters in their natural habitats. Hunt anytime, anywhere, directly from your smartphone. The game aims to retain the series' signature gameplay while enhancing it for mobile platforms, promising a uniquely fun battle system.
While a release date isn't confirmed, Capcom and TiMi are conducting playtests to refine the experience. Sign up on the official website to receive updates and potentially participate in these tests. Completing a short survey about your gaming history and Monster Hunter preferences may increase your chances of beta access.
The stunning visuals, based on early gameplay footage and screenshots, have already impressed many, with some comparing them favorably to Monster Hunter Rise on the Nintendo Switch. While minimum requirements are unannounced, a website survey hints at compatibility with Snapdragon processors ranging from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 to the Snapdragon 845, suggesting a degree of adaptability for various devices.
What We Know So Far:
- Open World: Explore interconnected forests, swamps, and deserts with dynamic weather and a living ecosystem, including monster turf wars.
- Familiar Monsters: Hunt returning favorites like Diablos, Kulu-Ya-Ku, Pukei-Pukei, Barroth, Rathian, and Rathalos, alongside a mysterious new or returning large monster. Environmental conditions can cause monster mutations.
- Mobile-Optimized Combat: Many weapon mechanics from the main series are expected, but the extent of adaptation remains to be seen.
- Building System: Gather materials to construct buildings and items aiding exploration (and potentially combat).
- Character Selection: Choose from a roster of characters, each with unique personalities, stories, weapons, and skills. Weapon and armor customization remains. In-app purchases are confirmed, hinting at a potential gacha system for character acquisition.
- New Buddies: Alongside Palicoes, new companions like a monkey and a bird will aid in gathering and hunting. Their full capabilities are yet to be revealed.
