Capcom and TiMi Studio are partnering on a newMonster Huntergame that will take the ever-popular franchise and make it more portable than ever before. While the series isno stranger to mobile games,Monster Hunter Outlandersaims to give players a “massive” open-world experiencewith all the mechanics fans have come to know and love. The gameplay loop will sound instantly familiar as Hunters embark upon quests in the wild tobring down towering beasts, harvest their resources, and create better equipment to challenge even more powerful foes.
Described as a “survival game” set within theMonster Hunteruniverse,players will be able to explore a range of unique regions that consist of different environments, biomes, ecosystems, and, of course, monsters.
When they’re not hunting, users can set up a small camp to provide a reprieve from the harsh wilderness, taking a break to socialize with friends and craft equipment and consumables.Outlanderswill support up to four-player co-op, requiring coordination and teamwork to topple some of the world’s more iconic beasts.
Monster Hunter Outlanders Looks Like The Real Deal
There’s Even A Grappling Hook!
The gameplay trailer forMonster Hunter Outlanderscertainly paints a picture of a full-fledged installment as the footage shows off what players will be doing when they’re out in the field. Beyond the stunning environments, traversal seems to be a major part of the game asHunters are shown sliding down hills, gliding over the landscape, and even swinging across canopies with a slick grappling hook. It also appears that vertical surfaces will bescalable much likeThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which should open up some exciting exploration opportunities.
Monster Hunter Outlandersis still clearly in early development as the announcement trailer doesn’t show off the game’s combat, a system that will benefit from the planned playtests. It’s also worth noting thatthe performance looks somewhat choppy but this will likely also be smoothed out as production continues. The fact thatOutlanderslooks so good is exciting; It may be running on mobile devices, but TiMi Studio is clearly pushing the hardware to its limits.
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Monster Hunter Outlanders Is Taking It’s Time
Better To Ship A Completed Game
Players may be eager tosink their teeth intoMonster Hunter Outlandersbut TiMi Studio wants everyone to know that it’s doing its best to ensure a smooth launch with ample content. The developer has yet to lock in a worldwide release date but has confirmed thatit’s planning on running several tests that will involve the community. Personally, I think it looks like a fantasticMonster Huntergame but I’m not sure if players want something of this scope on mobile; I think monetization and mechanical depth with either make or break this project.
