Release date · checked 24 October 2026
Monster Hunter Outlanders Release Date: October 29, 2026 (Global)
Key facts
Monster Hunter Outlanders at a glance
| Status | Official |
|---|---|
| Global (excluding mainland China) · iOS, Android | October 29, 2026 Official[2] |
| Mainland China · iOS, Android | 2027 or later Expected (not dated)[3] |
| Developer | TiMi Studio Group (Tencent Games) |
| Publisher | TiMi Studio Group and Capcom; Garena in Southeast Asia and South Korea |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Genre | Open-world survival hunting action RPG |
| Business model | Free-to-play with in-app purchases (Capcom press release via Gaming.net; Gematsu) |
| Pre-registrations | 5 million+ (as of September 17, 2026)[5] |
| Pre-registration rewards | Milestones: 2M social followers - Standard Contract x5; 5M pre-registrations - Standard Contract x5 and 5,000 Zenny (reached); 10M - Adventurer Raya; 15M - Standard Contract x5 and Growth Concentrate x20; 20M - Standard Contract x5 and Aqua Dew x20. Rewards are delivered at launch.[5] |
| Where to pre-register | App Store pre-order, Google Play pre-registration, official site; Garena site (mho.garena.com) in Southeast Asia |
Not confirmed by an official source we could open. Pre-registration rewards include 'Standard Contract' / 'Standard Recruitment Ticket' items and an 'SR Adventurer', which points to tiered character recruitment (s4, s6). PocketGamer describes character-only gacha based on test builds, not an official statement (s9). Per the developer blog as reported by PocketGamer, gacha was removed for Buddies after CBT2 (s9).
Timeline
Announcements, tests and dates
November 2024
TiMi Studio Group and Capcom announce Monster Hunter Outlanders for iOS and Android; official-site sign-ups open[7]
September 2025
First closed beta test announced for November 2025 at Tokyo Game Show 2025[8]
April 28-29, 2026
Closed Beta Test 2 starts for selected players in regions including Japan, the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK, Germany, Spain, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and mainland China[10]
July 24, 2026
Garena announces Southeast Asia publishing and opens web pre-registration[6]
August 26, 2026
Store pre-registration opens on App Store and Google Play alongside Gamescom 2026[4]
September 17, 2026
Tokyo Game Show 2026 trailer; pre-registrations pass 5 million[5]
September 29, 2026
Launch date of October 29, 2026 announced; mainland China version set for 2027 or later[2]
October 29, 2026
Global launch on iOS and Android[2]
Launch
What to expect at launch
- Regions: Worldwide launch excluding mainland China, which gets a separate version from 2027 onward. Garena handles publishing in Southeast Asia and South Korea.[3]
- Platforms: iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) only. No PC or console version has been announced.[2]
- Launch content: The launch version adds an original Elder Dragon, Ruger Aidal, and the Charge Blade weapon.[13]
- Co-op: Hunts can be played solo or in squads of up to four players.[14]
- Controls: Two control modes: Classic and Adventure, the latter aimed at newcomers.[14]
- Adventurers: Nine playable Adventurers at launch across three classes: Assault, Disruptor and Support.[3]
Release calendar
Monster Hunter Outlanders in our calendar
- 29 October 2026Monster Hunter OutlandersGlobal (excl. China) · iOS, AndroidOfficial
- 2027Monster Hunter OutlandersChina · iOS, AndroidUnconfirmed
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Answers
Monster Hunter Outlanders release date FAQ
When does Monster Hunter Outlanders come out?
October 29, 2026, worldwide on iOS and Android, excluding mainland China. Capcom and TiMi Studio Group announced the date on September 29, 2026.
Is Monster Hunter Outlanders coming to PC or consoles?
No. It is announced only for iOS and Android.
Is Monster Hunter Outlanders free to play?
Yes. It is free-to-play with in-app purchases. The official sources we checked do not spell out whether character recruitment is a gacha system.
When does Monster Hunter Outlanders release in China?
The mainland China version is separate and is planned for 2027 or later. No exact date has been announced.
How many people pre-registered for Monster Hunter Outlanders?
Over 5 million as of September 17, 2026, which unlocked five Standard Contracts and 5,000 Zenny for all players at launch.
Were there beta tests?
Yes. A first closed beta was scheduled for November 2025, and Closed Beta Test 2 began April 28-29, 2026 for selected players in several regions.
Sources
Where these facts come from
- Monster Hunter Outlanders official site · Capcom (official) · checked 2026-10-24 (returned 403) · official
- Monster Hunter Outlanders launches October 29 · Gematsu · 2026-09-29
- Capcom sets October 29 mobile launch for Monster Hunter Outlanders · Gaming.net (citing Capcom press release) · 2026-09-29
- Monster Hunter Outlanders Unveiled at Gamescom, Store Pre-Registration Begins · Inven Global · 2026-08-26
- Monster Hunter Outlanders Reveals New Trailer for Tokyo Game Show 2026 · Final Weapon · 2026-09-17
- Monster Hunter Outlanders Garena SEA pre-registration · OneMoreGame.ph · 2026-07-24
- TiMi Studio Group and Capcom announce Monster Hunter Outlanders for iOS, Android · Gematsu · 2024-11
- Monster Hunter Outlanders closed beta test set for November · Gematsu · 2025-09
- Monster Hunter Outlanders monetisation · Pocket Gamer · 2026-10-14
- Monster Hunter Outlanders Closed Beta Test 2 is now live · RPG Site · 2026-04-29
- Monster Hunter Outlanders launches on October 29 for iOS and Android · RPG Site · 2026-10-01
- Monster Hunter Outlanders 5m pre-registrations achieved · PocketGamer.biz · 2026-09-17
- Monster Hunter Outlanders release date confirmed, launches in October 2026 · GosuGamers · checked 2026-10-24
- Monster Hunter Outlanders launch 29 Oct · Lowyat.NET · checked 2026-10-24
Facts checked: 24 October 2026 · Sources: Capcom (official)