Capcom confirmed on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the release date of Monster Hunter Outlanders: October 29, 2026 for iOS and Android. The game is free-to-play with in-app purchases, and the mainland China version is scheduled from 2027.
It is developed by TiMi Studio Group, a Tencent Games subsidiary, under Capcom license and supervision. In an official statement, Capcom described Outlanders as the latest mobile title in the series and said it wants to broaden the franchise's audience in the smartphone market.
What the game promises
Outlanders mixes classic Monster Hunter hunting with open-world exploration in Aesoland. Players can hunt solo or in groups of up to four. Launch includes seven familiar weapon types — great sword, long sword, dual blades, hammer, lance, bow and heavy bowgun — with more planned in updates.
There are original Adventurers, new Buddies (Palico, Rutaco and Trillan) and exclusive monsters, including Elder Dragon Ruger Aidal and Radiant Species. Pre-registration remains open on the official site and app stores.
Why it matters
The Monster Hunter series surpassed 131 million units sold as of June 30, 2026, according to Capcom. Bringing cooperative hunting to phones, with a studio behind Call of Duty Mobile and Pokémon Unite, is Capcom's bet to grow beyond consoles and PCs.
The date announcement does not detail download size, minimum requirements or the economy beyond free-to-play with IAPs. Capcom's release also does not confirm PC or console versions.
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