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Capcom is partnering with TiMi Studios to bring authentic, open-world hunting experience to the mobile platform through Monster Hunter Outlanders. Anticipation is high as it offers a refreshing and completely new gameplay twist to the popular action franchise. Mobile gamers are spoiled with this announcement, too, as the platform now presents two unique takes on the series. From monsters and weapon list to beta information, here’s everything that has been revealed about the game so far.
When and How Can You Play Monster Hunter Outlanders? Beta Period and Specs
Monster Hunter Outlanders is an open-world action mobile game for Android and iOS developed by TiMi Studio. The developer is well-regarded for Pokemon Unite, Call of Duty Mobile, Age of Empires Mobile, and Honor of Kings, among others. It’s not known whether the game will also come with a PC launcher like most mobile games on the market.
Right now, the system requirements for Monster Hunter Outlanders have not been revealed. But, considering other open world games like Wuthering Waves, you might need something along these lines:
- Android: Version 7.0 or above and Snapdragon 835, MediaTek G71/72, or equivalent.
- iOS: iPhone 11 or newer and iOS 13 or above.
The beta playtest period has not yet begun at the time of writing, as the game was just recently announced. Nevertheless, you can already sign up to get notifications and be a part of it once the time’s come:
- Head over to the Monster Hunter Outlanders official website.
- Select the “Sign Up Now” button at the very bottom of the page.
- A new window will appear that asks for your preferred email address.
- Check the box beside the “Terms and Conditions/Privacy Policy.”
- Select the “Sign Up” button to finish.
Make sure you type in the right email as any error will result in not receiving the invite down the line.
Main Gameplay Overview: Weapons, Monsters, and Everything in Between
Monster Hunter Outlanders is set in a massive land of the Isolaneysa Island, which consist of seamlessly connected forests, swamps, and deserts with dynamic weather. While TiMi Studio is still tight-lipped on the details, Hunters can gather materials not just to build their gear, but also their own home.
The developer may have taken notes from other hunting and mobile games, such as Wild Hearts and Genshin Impact, among others. This time around, the arm Slinger is not the only tool that can help you traverse the Isolaneysa Island. There’s a glider you can use to soar the skies and various wooden siege emplacements to throw you into the air or even attack monsters.
Speaking of monsters, so far, the studio behind Monster Hunter Outlanders has revealed 13 returning monsters, based on gameplay teasers and gear screenshots. We list all currently known monsters in the table below:
- Anjanath (Brute Wyvern)
- Barroth (Brute Wyvern)
- Diablos (Flying Wyvern)
- Great Jagras (Fanged Wyvern)
- Jyuratodus (Leviathan)
- Kulu-Ya-Ku (Bird Wyvern)
- Legiana (Flying Wyvern)
- Odogaron (Fanged Wyvern)
- Paolumu (Flying Wyvern)
- Pukei-Pukei (Bird Wyvern)
- Rathian (Flying Wyvern)
- Rathalos (Flying Wyvern)
- Tobi-Kadachi (Fanged Wyvern)
The monsters in this game seem to come equipped with special abilities as well. As seen in the reveal trailer, the Rathian looks like it’s emitting some kind of a heat source from inside its body. TiMi Studio Producer Dong Huang said that it’s infected by the island’s unique environment and has become mutated. But as the phenomenon is deeply connected to the story, more details will be unveiled later.
In terms of weapons, Monster Hunter Outlanders have showcased five popular ones: Long Sword, Dual Blade, Light Bowgun, Heavy Bowgun, and Lance. The developer team promised that more information about the rest of the nine weapons to follow. Fans are already hoping the game will feature all of them and not dripfeed weapons through major updates like in Monster Hunter Now.
New and Familiar Hunting Companions in Monster Hunter Outlanders
As seen in the picture above, your loyal cat partner Palico will once again accompany you during hunts. However, this time he brought buddies: a monkey-like creature and a bird. They will be essential to give support during hunts and gather items out in the field.
From some of the footage shared, you might be able to have more controls over your Palico and the two other buddies. But for now, it’s just pure speculation and the team is still tight-lipped about it.
Together with the fluffy critters, from the looks of it, players will be able to assign a party with unique characters. According to Huang, these side characters will come with their own specialized weapons, skills, and even backstories. Fighting alongside them ‘with harmony’ will be the key to turn a hunt to your favor. Expect character rotation and exploiting elemental attacks not unlike Genshin Impact and the like.
Nevertheless, for those of you who enjoy playing with friends and strangers alike, not to worry. Capcom and TiMi Studio have confirmed that Monster Hunter Outlanders will support four-player cooperative play.
Packed with never-before-seen gameplay fit for modern mobile game, Monster Hunter Outlanders promises to deliver a fresh ride for Hunters everywhere, anytime. Let’s wait and see if this mobile spin-off can lives up to its expectations.
