Monster Hunter finally has a full hunting game built for phones. Monster Hunter Outlanders, developed by TiMi Studio Group under license from Capcom, launched worldwide on iOS and Android at the end of October. Capcom's own press release calls it "the latest mobile title in the Monster Hunter series" and positions it as a way to bring the brand to a wider mobile audience.
This is not a reskin of Monster Hunter Now. Outlanders is an open world survival hunting game set on a new island called Aesoland, with classic weapons, squads of up to four and a new Elder Dragon at the center of the story. It is free to play with in-app purchases, and its recruitment system is built around a roster of original Adventurers.
If you are deciding whether to download it this weekend, or you already have it and want to make sure you did not pick the wrong server, this guide covers everything confirmed by Capcom, the official Outlanders website and Garena's launch materials.
When Did Monster Hunter Outlanders Launch?
Capcom announced on September 29, 2026 that Outlanders would release on October 29, 2026. That date is the Asia side of the launch. Garena's launch FAQ lists the opening as October 29, 2026 at 06:00 (UTC+8), with all servers opening at the same time. That is the same moment as:
- October 28, 2026 at 22:00 UTC
- October 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT (6:00 PM ET, 3:00 PM PT)
- October 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM in Japan
Capcom's product details list the game as free to play with in-app purchases, on mobile devices only. The mainland Chinese version is scheduled for 2027 onward.
Which Version Should You Download? Level Infinite vs Garena
There are two publishers for Outlanders outside China, and that matters more than it sounds.
- Level Infinite (Proxima Beta) runs the global version that most players in North America, Japan and Europe will see on their store. The official site, monsterhunteroutlanders.com, is run by Proxima Beta.
- Garena publishes its own version. Garena's launch FAQ lists Korea, Asia Pacific, MidEast Africa and Latam servers, and its press release says it publishes the game in Southeast Asia.
- Server data is independent and cannot be transferred between regions.
- Cross server teaming, friend requests and joining the same squad are not supported between regional servers.
- If you want to play with friends, you need to create characters on the same server.
- You can log in to the same account on different devices, but not at the same time.
Garena's FAQ lists Google, Apple, Facebook, Garena and Guest logins at launch. If you play as a Guest, bind the account to a real login as soon as you can, because a guest save tied to one device is easy to lose.
What Kind of Game Is Outlanders?
Capcom's product page lists the genre as Survival Hunting Action. The official site's pitch covers five pillars: a Capcom licensed hunting adventure with classic weapons and new skills, new Adventurers and companions, a new Radiant monster species, gathering resources and building facilities, and exploring changing landscapes.
Garena's launch release fills in the modes:
- Main story that digs into the mysteries of Aesoland.
- Free Hunt Mode for hunting monsters of varying difficulty.
- Arena matches, where everyone fights on equal stats, so gear does not decide the result.
- Limited events, starting with one built around the new Adventurer Midori.
The Story: Ruger Aidal and the Radiant Species
The flagship monster is Ruger Aidal, an original Elder Dragon that Garena describes as radiating an intense, sun like brilliance. It is the threat at the heart of the Aesoland story.
The other big addition is the Radiant species: familiar monsters mutated by Aesoland's environment and corrupted by a substance called Radiantite. The official site lists these at launch:
- Radiant Rathian: much better mobility and more developed venom glands, with more ways to inject poison.
- Radiant Anjanath: stronger flame breath, and it digs Radiantite out of the ground with its jaws to throw at you.
- Radiant Diablos: reinforced horns that pulverize rock, so hiding behind terrain does not save you.
- Radiant Kulu-Ya-Ku: stronger forelegs that sense buried Radiantite and dig it up to use as weapons.
- Radiant Rathalos: near molten flames, described as an absolute sovereign of its domain.
If you have hunted these monsters in the console games, the Radiant versions are where you will need to relearn timings. A Diablos that can smash through cover or a Kulu-Ya-Ku that throws dug up rocks is not the fight you remember.
Weapons: Eight Types at Launch, Charge Blade Is New
Garena's launch release confirms seven weapon types that were shown before launch:
- Great Sword
- Long Sword
- Dual Blades
- Hammer
- Lance
- Heavy Bowgun
- Bow
That is eight of the series' fourteen classic weapon types. If you main Switch Axe, Gunlance, Insect Glaive, Hunting Horn or a Light Bowgun, you will have to wait.
Adventurers: The 13 Hunters at Launch
Outlanders pairs each weapon type with original Adventurers who have their own twist on that weapon. The official site lists thirteen, each with a class of Assault, Support or Disruptor.
A few quick reads on the roster from the official descriptions:
- Support Adventurers bring buffs and protection: Madelyn's Spores, Arkaya's shield and Ryunosuke's food powered Spirit Blade.
- Disruptor picks like Pepper, Keres and Luxheart are about pressure and sustained damage patterns.
- Assault Adventurers such as Pyro, Rhodes and Luka are your burst damage options.
Buddies: Palico, Rutaco and Trillan
Three types of Buddies join you on hunts and help with exploration and building:
- Palico: the series favorite who traveled to Aesoland with the Adventurers, handy with various weapons and items. Listed as Assault.
- Rutaco: native to Aesoland, skilled with tools and Radiantite for building. Listed as Disruptor.
- Trillan: native to Aesoland, using their voices to support Adventurers. Listed as Support.
Pre-Registration Rewards
The official site tracks pre-registration milestones. Here is what it shows:
Milestone rewards are delivered in game. If something looks missing, fully close and reopen the game, check the in-game mailbox, and only then contact support through Settings, Customer Service, which is the route Garena's FAQ points to for launch issues.
Device Requirements and Controller Support
Garena's FAQ lists these specs:
The official site lists controller support: yes. Garena adds an important detail: at launch, controller support covers selected features, including hunting, the quest system and field exploration. The team says it will keep refining controller support and expand it to other parts of the game.
The FAQ also warns that higher frame rates and graphics settings can make your phone heat up and drain battery faster. If a long hunt starts throttling, lowering those settings is the official recommendation. For lag or disconnects, there is a Network Test under Settings.
There is no PC or console version. Capcom's product listing is mobile only.
Daily Reset and Launch Events
According to Garena's FAQ, the daily refresh happens at 05:00 server time every day, and each event page shows its own countdown. Server time can differ from your local time, so trust the in-game timer.
Garena's version also runs a Trailblazer Guild launch event through November 30. Invite friends, form a guild and level up together. When guilds across the server collectively hit the target level, everyone on that server gets an exclusive title and stickers. It is another reason to settle on a server with your friends early.
First Day Tips
- Pick your server once, carefully. No transfers and no cross region squads.
- Bind your account to Google, Apple, Facebook or Garena rather than staying on Guest.
- Do the big download on Wi Fi. The full client is a large install, and a stable connection avoids broken patches on day one.
- Try every weapon early. Free Adventurers like Pyro (Great Sword), Luka (Bow) and Raya (Dual Blades) cover very different styles before you spend a single ticket.
- Save Recruitment Tickets until you know which weapon and class you enjoy, so your pulls go toward Adventurers you will actually use.
- Bring a Support for Radiant hunts once you start losing carts. Shields and buffs matter more on mobile than you might think.
- Use Arena to practice timing, since everyone fights on equal stats.
- Only redeem codes from official channels. Anyone offering free premium currency through a third party site is not someone you should give your login to.
Is Monster Hunter Outlanders Worth Playing?
If you love the core Monster Hunter loop of tracking a big monster across a living map and learning its patterns, Outlanders keeps that at the center. The recruitment side is generous early, with free SSRs in the first month, so free players can build a solid roster. Squads of four, a new Elder Dragon and Radiant variants of classic monsters give it its own identity next to Monster Hunter Wilds and Monster Hunter Now.
The weak points are clear too. Region locked servers are strict, controller support is only partial at launch, and six classic weapon types are missing for now. The minimum spec is generous, but the recommended phones are recent flagships, so older devices will need lower settings.
For a free download from Capcom's biggest series, it is easy to recommend trying it this weekend, as long as you pick your server with care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monster Hunter Outlanders out now?
Yes. Monster Hunter Outlanders launched on October 28, 2026 at 22:00 UTC, which is 5:00 PM CT on October 28 and October 29 in Asia. It is available on the App Store and Google Play in supported regions. Mainland China is scheduled for 2027 onward.
Is Monster Hunter Outlanders free?
Yes. Capcom lists it as free to play with in-app purchases. Recruitment is how you add Adventurers, and the first month of events gives up to 400 Recruitment Tickets plus free SSR Adventurers Pyro and Luka and the SSR Buddy Kojiro, according to Garena's launch announcement.
Can I play Monster Hunter Outlanders on PC or console?
No. Outlanders is an iOS and Android game only. Capcom's product details list mobile devices as the only platform. Controllers are supported on mobile for selected features such as hunting, quests and field exploration, with more support planned.
Can I transfer my Outlanders account to another server?
No. Garena's official FAQ says server data is independent and cannot be transferred between regions, and cross server teaming, friend requests and squads are not supported. Create your character on the same server as the friends you want to play with.
What weapons are in Monster Hunter Outlanders?
There are eight weapon types at launch: Great Sword, Long Sword, Dual Blades, Hammer, Lance, Charge Blade, Heavy Bowgun and Bow. The Charge Blade is new for launch and switches between Sword Mode and Axe Mode. Garena says more weapon types will be added in future updates.
How many players can hunt together in Outlanders?
You can explore Aesoland solo or team up in parties of up to four players. Cooperative skills and coordinated attacks between teammates add extra damage, and Buddies like the Palico, Rutaco and Trillan join every hunt.
What phone do I need for Monster Hunter Outlanders?
The minimum is iOS 15 on an iPhone 8 Plus with 3 GB of RAM, or Android 9 with a Snapdragon 835 or Dimensity 920 and 4 GB of RAM. The recommended spec is iOS 17 on an iPhone 13 Pro with 6 GB of RAM, or Android 12 with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or Dimensity 9200 and 8 GB of RAM.
Is Monster Hunter Outlanders the same as Monster Hunter Now?
No. Monster Hunter Now is a location based game where you walk around the real world. Outlanders is a full open world hunting game set on the island of Aesoland, developed by TiMi Studio Group and licensed by Capcom, with classic weapons, Radiant monsters and four player squads.
