Capcom and TiMi Studio Group confirmed this Tuesday (29) that Monster Hunter Outlanders will be released on October 29, 2026 for iOS and Android. The title brings Capcom's hunting franchise to mobile devices as a free game with in-app purchases. The version for mainland China is planned only for 2027 or later.
Development and operation are the responsibility of TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, through a licensing agreement for the Monster Hunter brand. Capcom retains ownership of the franchise and has already stated that it sees the project as part of its strategy to expand the international reach of the intellectual property.
Outlanders was created specifically for smartphones and combines the series' traditional hunting structure with exploration of a new territory called Aesoland. The game can be played individually or in cooperative groups of up to four players.
Seven weapon types will be available at launch
The title debuts with seven classic weapon categories, including Great Sword, Long Sword, Dual Blades, Hammer, Lance, Heavy Bowgun, and Bow. TiMi also confirmed that other types will be added later through updates.
The structure includes its own playable characters, called Adventurers, as well as companions and exclusive creatures. Among the new features is Ruger Aidal, an Elder Dragon created for Outlanders, as well as the so-called Radiant species, monster variants influenced by the conditions of Aesoland.
The game also incorporates resource gathering and exploration elements into the traditional cycle of facing monsters and developing equipment. According to the official presentation, the controls and systems were adapted for mobile screens, while the core combat experience and Monster Hunter's signature weapons were maintained.
Pre-registration is already available ahead of the debut on October 29. The arrival of Outlanders expands Monster Hunter's presence in the mobile market after other projects licensed by Capcom and places one of the company's main properties under direct development by one of Tencent's largest mobile studios.
