Monster Hunter Outlanders Hits Mobile Oct 29 Free

Monster Hunter Outlanders launches on October 29, 2026 for iOS and Android, bringing Capcom's hunting series to mobile as a free-to-play open-world game. Developed by TiMi Studio Group under licence from Capcom, the game is open for pre-registration on the App Store and Google Play.

Key Takeaways

• Monster Hunter Outlanders launches on October 29, 2026 for iOS and Android.
• Monster Hunter Outlanders is free to play with in-app purchases, developed by TiMi Studio Group under licence from Capcom.
• Monster Hunter Outlanders launches with eight weapon types, four-player co-op, and an original Elder Dragon called Ruger Aidal.
• Monster Hunter Outlanders is set on Aesoland, an island of forests, swamps, and deserts shaped by the mineral Radiantite.

When does Monster Hunter Outlanders release?

Monster Hunter Outlanders releases on October 29, 2026 for iOS and Android worldwide, except mainland China, where a separate version is scheduled for 2027. Capcom announced the date on September 29, 2026, and pre-registration is open now on the App Store and Google Play.

Capcom first announced a mobile Monster Hunter game in November 2022, co-developed with TiMi Studio Group, and revealed the Outlanders title in November 2024. TiMi is best known for mobile titles including Call of Duty: Mobile and Pokemon Unite. Three closed beta tests have run since the reveal, the most recent starting in August 2026, and the launch build reflects feedback from those tests.

The game is published globally by Level Infinite, Tencent's global games brand, while Garena handles Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. That regional split does not change the launch date for most players, but players in Garena territories should use their local store listing for pre-registration details.

What is Monster Hunter Outlanders?

Monster Hunter Outlanders is an open-world survival hunting game set on Aesoland, an island inhabited by Radiant species, monsters whose appearance and abilities have been altered by a mineral called

Radiantite. Players take the role of Adventurers with individual abilities, explore different ecosystems, craft facilities, and use clues found in the environment to progress through hunts.

Combat offers two control schemes: one aimed at series veterans and one aimed at mobile-first players. The game does not use auto-combat, so hunts require active play rather than letting the game fight for the player. Traversal includes a glider, climbing, swimming, and a grappling hook, while a building system lets players set up launchers, ziplines, and gliding facilities to move faster across the map.

Real-time co-op supports parties of up to four hunters, with guild and fixed-team options for regular groups. Every adventurer is joined by a buddy, including the series' familiar Palico. Producer Dong Huang and Capcom's Ryozo Tsujimoto have both said more monsters, weapons, and areas will arrive in future updates, so the launch build is a starting point rather than the finished game.

What weapons are in Monster Hunter Outlanders at launch?

Monster Hunter Outlanders launches with eight weapon types. The official website lists seven: Great Sword, Long Sword, Dual Blades, Hammer, Lance, Heavy Bowgun, and Bow. Producer Dong Huang confirmed the Charge Blade as the eighth launch weapon.

The launch build also adds an original Elder Dragon called Ruger Aidal, a new monster created for Outlanders rather than carried over from the main series. Familiar series monsters appear alongside the Radiant species, so veteran players will recognise some hunts while learning new ones. Future updates are planned to add more monsters, weapons, and areas over time.

As a free-to-play game, Outlanders includes in-app purchases, and Adventurers are obtained through gacha-style pulls. That monetisation model is the main difference from the console games, where the full roster comes with the purchase. Players who prefer a fixed-price game should weigh that before pre-registering, though the core hunts themselves are free to play.

Can your phone run Monster Hunter Outlanders?

Pre-launch guidance for Android calls for Android 12, 8GB of RAM, and a Snapdragon 888 processor or equivalent. Those are guidance figures rather than a hard cutoff published by Capcom, so players with lower-spec phones should check the store listing on launch day for the final requirements.

The game is a large open-world title, so storage space and a stable connection matter as much as raw specs. Co-op hunts run in real time, and the building and traversal systems reward players who explore rather than rushing from hunt to hunt. For mobile players, Dispatch on mobile arrives later in December, while Apple's indie games week has already brought several premium iOS releases this month. Outlanders is the biggest mobile launch of the week by franchise size, and its October 29 date puts it in direct competition with the console release rush.

Frequently asked questions

When does Monster Hunter Outlanders release?

October 29, 2026 for iOS and Android worldwide, except mainland China, where a separate version follows in 2027.

Is Monster Hunter Outlanders free?

Yes. It is free to play with in-app purchases. Pre-registration is open on the App Store and Google Play.

Who developed Monster Hunter Outlanders?

TiMi Studio Group developed it under licence from Capcom, which supervised the project. Level Infinite publishes it globally.

How many players can hunt together?

Up to four players in real-time co-op, with guild and fixed-team options for regular groups.

What weapons are available at launch?

Eight: Great Sword, Long Sword, Dual Blades, Hammer, Lance, Heavy Bowgun, Bow, and Charge Blade.

Sources: Capcom press release via Capcom, Notebookcheck, and Siliconera.

Images: Capcom / TiMi Studio Group