Capcom and TiMi Studio Group just locked in the global launch of Monster Hunter Outlanders for October 29 on iOS and Android, with mainland China waiting until 2027. This free-to-play open-world survival title brings seven classic weapons, four-player hunts, new Radiant Monsters like Ruger Aidal, and mobile-optimized controls to the series' IP on phones.

TiMi's track record with gacha-heavy live services like Arena of Valor and Call of Duty Mobile signals what kind of economy this is headed for. Pre-registration is already live on the App Store and Google Play, and the press releases from both companies frame it as the next big expansion of the Monster Hunter brand into the mobile market.

Betas happened across multiple regions this year, including China tests starting April 29, but the full global rollout skips the mainland for now. Whales know the drill: new IP, new region, new banner schedule coming soon enough.