Monster Hunter Outlanders launches on mobile with Charge Blade
TiMi Studio Group has started official service for the Capcom-licensed survival hunting game, which supports four-player multiplayer and controller input.
TiMi Studio Group has launched the official service of Monster Hunter Outlanders, a smartphone survival hunting action game developed under license from Capcom, according to inside-games.jp. The launch commemoration video revealed the Charge Blade weapon type for the first time.
The game offers eight weapon types: Great Sword, Long Sword, Dual Blades, Hammer, Lance, Charge Blade, Heavy Bowgun and Bow. Multiplayer supports up to four players, and three companion types appear: Otomo Airou, Otomo Rutacon and Otomo Medley.
Controller support is available from launch in some scenes, including hunting, quest systems and field exploration. The release builds on the series' hunting formula for touch devices.
Events and promotions at launch
A challenge event for the Long Sword adventurer Midori and a special summon featuring Midori are running now. The friend-invite campaign in which players form adventure groups runs until November 30.
Outdoor advertisements for the game will appear in Ikebukuro, Shibuya and inside JR Yamanote Line trains from November 2.
Quick answers
What platforms is Monster Hunter Outlanders on?
It is a smartphone game developed by TiMi Studio Group under license from Capcom.
How many players can hunt together in Monster Hunter Outlanders?
Multiplayer supports up to four players.
Does Monster Hunter Outlanders support controllers?
Yes, controller support is available from launch in some scenes such as hunting, quest systems and field exploration.