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Monster Hunter Outlanders

By ·Published Aug 4, 2026·Updated Aug 21, 2026·Last checked Aug 21, 2026·Official sources verified

Monster Hunter Outlanders is a free-to-play action RPG developed by TiMi Studio Group and published by Level Infinite under license from Capcom. Players take on the role of an Adventurer exploring the island of Aesoland, hunting monsters alongside Buddies such as Palico, Rutaco, and Trillan. Progression centers on completing hunts and quests to craft weapons and gear, developing the Adventurer's skills and unlocking new areas of Aesoland's varied biomes. Its defining feature is Aesoland's Radiant species, monsters altered by the island's Radiantite mineral into more aggressive and unpredictable variants of classic Monster Hunter creatures.

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Latest update

Monster Hunter Outlanders is currently running its third Closed Beta Test, which began August 7, 2026 in Japan, the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and the Philippines. The test added new Radiant monsters and hunters beyond the second beta from May 2026, along with gameplay optimization improvements. The team also opened registration for an in-person MHO Feast pop-up event in Cologne, with sign-ups opening August 16, 2026.

Release date and status

Monster Hunter Outlanders has not received a confirmed global release date. Development has progressed through three regional closed beta tests: the first in November 2025, the second in April and May 2026, and the third starting August 7, 2026. Each test has been invite-only and limited to selected regions and applicants.

Global releaseTBA
Original launch platforms
Global statusUpcoming
Pricing modelFree-to-play·In-app purchases
AvailabilityPre-registrationClosed Beta (invite onlyselect regions)

Platforms and availability

The game is confirmed for Android and iOS. It is not yet generally available on the Google Play Store or App Store; the current build is accessible only to players accepted into the closed beta test in supported regions.

Gameplay and setting

Players take on the role of an Adventurer, using signature Monster Hunter weapon types to track, fight, and craft gear from monsters across Aesoland's biomes. Hunts can be tackled solo or with up to four players, aided by Buddies such as the returning Palico or the Outlanders-exclusive Rutaco and Trillan. The setting centers on Aesoland, an island whose unique mineral, Radiantite, has produced the Radiant species, more aggressive and unpredictable variants of familiar monsters like Rathalos and Diablos that can enter a frenzied state mid-hunt.

Trailer, screenshots, and media

The official closed beta trailer and selected screenshots show Adventurers exploring Aesoland and hunting Radiant monsters alongside their Buddies.

Monster Hunter Outlanders Official 3rd Closed Beta Test TrailerWatch on YouTube
Screenshots
Adventurer battling a Radiant monster in AesolandAdventurer and Buddy exploring a biome in AesolandAdventurer team hunting a large monster in Aesoland

Developer and publisher

Monster Hunter Outlanders is developed by TiMi Studio Group, a Tencent-owned studio, under license from Capcom, the original creator of the Monster Hunter series. The game is published by Level Infinite.

DeveloperTiMi Studio Group
PublisherLevel Infinite
Official websiteMonster Hunter Outlanders

Download and availability

The game is not yet generally downloadable. Interested players can pre-register through the official Monster Hunter Outlanders website, and access during the current period is limited to players selected for the closed beta test.

System / Device Requirements

Detailed final release requirements for Monster Hunter Outlanders have not been announced yet. The requirements below reflect the device specifications published for the third closed beta test.

Android requirements
Android specificationClosed beta minimum
OSAndroid 12.0 or above
Processor / SoCSnapdragon 845 or above
OSAndroid 12.0 or above
Processor / SoCSnapdragon 845 or above
iOS / iPadOS requirements
iOS / iPadOS specificationClosed beta minimum
OSiOS 17 or above
Chip / deviceiPhone XR or later
OSiOS 17 or above
Chip / deviceiPhone XR or later

FAQ

Is Monster Hunter Outlanders available to download now?
Not generally. It is currently in a Closed Beta Test (CBT3, started August 7, 2026) limited to selected applicants in Japan, the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and the Philippines, with no confirmed global release date yet.
What platforms will Monster Hunter Outlanders release on?
The game is confirmed for Android and iOS.
Is Monster Hunter Outlanders free to play?
Yes. It is planned as a free-to-play title, though the closed beta builds run without in-app purchases and the final monetization model for the full release has not been confirmed.
Who is developing Monster Hunter Outlanders?
TiMi Studio Group develops the game under license from Capcom, and Level Infinite publishes it.
What is Aesoland?
Aesoland is the island setting of Monster Hunter Outlanders, home to Radiant species, monsters whose appearance and abilities have been altered by the island's Radiantite mineral.
What device specifications were needed to join the third closed beta test?
For the third closed beta test, Android devices needed a Snapdragon 845 processor or above and Android 12.0 or above, while iOS devices needed an iPhone XR or later running iOS 17 or above.
How many players can hunt together in Monster Hunter Outlanders?
The game supports cooperative multiplayer for up to four players alongside solo play.
Are Palicoes available as companions?
Yes. Palico returns as a Buddy alongside two Outlanders-exclusive companions, Rutaco and Trillan.
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