Capcom has set a release date for its upcoming mobile title, Monster Hunter Outlanders. The free-to-play game is slated to launch on iOS and Android on October 29, 2026. Developed by TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of Tencent known for its work on titles like Pokémon Unite and Call of Duty: Mobile, Outlanders aims to bring the core Monster Hunter experience to mobile platforms.
Initial trailers for Monster Hunter Outlanders showcase gameplay that closely resembles traditional entries in the series. Players can expect to engage in hunts against large monsters, utilizing weapon combos, evasion tactics, and health management, all while coordinating with up to three other players in four-player co-op. The game will also feature controller support, a welcome addition for a mobile title aiming for a traditional Monster Hunter feel.
Monster Hunter Outlanders was first announced on November 9, 2022, and has undergone closed beta testing. Feedback from these tests has been largely positive, with players noting the combat's similarity to established Monster Hunter games. The title will include familiar series elements such as exploration, crafting, and social features.
A significant point of discussion surrounding Outlanders is its free-to-play monetization model. As a gacha game, players will roll for different adventurers, who are pre-set characters with distinct weapon specializations and abilities. The game incorporates a pity system, guaranteeing an SSR character after 90 pulls, with a 50% chance of acquiring the featured banner character on that pull. The perceived fairness of this system will likely depend on the ease of acquiring pulls and the power disparity between different character rarities.