Summary
Monster Hunter Outlandersis now officially announced for Android and iOS, which will bring the franchise’s classic open-world exploration and monster battles to smartphones. The newMonster Huntergame is in development at TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of mobile gaming giant Tencent, in collaboration with IP owner Capcom.
Established in 2004 with the originalMonster Huntergame, the action RPG series has come a long way and amassed a major fan following since then. Over the past two decades,Capcom’sMonster Hunterfranchise has achieved immense commercial success, having sold more than 100 million units so far. In partnership with TiMi Studio Group, the developer of major mobile games likeCall of Duty: MobileandPokemon Unite, Capcom is working to bring the highly celebrated gameplay of mainlineMonster Huntertitles to mobile.
Monster Hunter Outlandersis an open-world survival game in which players can hunt solo or join a four-player hunting party. It is set in a vast and diverse world, consisting of various unique environments and ecosystems, sprawling with fierce creatures. Similar to previousMonster Huntertitles and other games in the genre, the player can build their own tools as well as their own gear to better tackle the in-game events and activities. While there’s no official release date forMonster Hunter Outlandersyet, it has been confirmed that “several” playtests will take place before its launch.
Monster Hunter Outlanders to Curate the Series' Authentic Hunting Experience for Mobile Gamers
TiMi Studio Group producer Dong Huang revealed thatOutlandersaims to augmentMonster Hunter’s gameplay elementswith modern social features. He shared that the forthcoming title combines “an authentic hunting experience” together with the “community and social systems” that players expect in games today. Emphasizing the studio’s goal forOutlanders, he said that it was time for mobile gamers to “fully enjoy what makesMonster Hunterone of the most beloved franchises in gaming.”
In addition toMonster Hunter Outlanders, there’s more for fans of the series to be excited about because Capcom is concurrently working onMonster Hunter Wildsfor PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. An early version ofMonster Hunter Wildsrolled out in open betarecently and attracted strong interest from players, ahead of its official launch on June 30, 2025. Meanwhile, some major leaks have also been circulating as anticipation for the game’s full release reaches its highest point. While the response toMonster Hunter Outlanders’s beta launch was remarkably positive, it will be interesting to see how it fares next year with competition from several other major AAA launches, includingGTA 6andAssassin’s Creed Shadows.
WHERE TO PLAY
Monster Hunter Outlanders is an Open-World Survival game set in the Monster Hunter universe. Explore seamlessly connected fields—including forests, swamps, and deserts—and enjoy hunting anytime and anywhere on your smartphone.Not only can you utilize the environment’s creatures and field mechanics to gain the upper hand, elements useful for exploring the game’s vast open-world like crafting individualized gear and tools are also being prepared. While maintaining the core gameplay experience of theMonster Hunterseries,Monster Hunter Outlandershas optimized its battle system to maximize enjoyment. Face off against monsters while wielding the series’ traditional weapons.As you progress through the story, you will encounter various unique characters. Not only can they become your allies, but you will also be able to control them yourself. In addition to theMonster Hunterseries’ familiar Felyne companions,Monster Hunter Outlanderswill introduce other companions who will join you on quests and assist with item gathering and monster hunting.Partake in the traditional hunting experience where you can play solo, or join a hunting party of up to four.
