Monster Hunter Outlanders closed beta test set for November

TiMi Studio Group and Capcom have released the Tokyo Game Show 2025 trailer and new screenshots for open-world survival game Monster Hunter Outlanders, as well as begun recruitment for a closed beta test scheduled to launch in November in select areas.

“Fans at Tokyo Game Show will be among the first to try the game, but this is just one aspect of the game’s many features,” said TiMi Studio Group producer Dong Huang in a press release. “With the first closed beta coming in November, we are currently working hard so that players can experience the game’s many appealing features. Please stay tuned for more details!”

Capcom producer Genki Sunano added, “I believe that this title, Monster Hunter Outlanders, on which we are collaborating with TiMi Studio Group, has great potential. We’re thrilled for fans to jump in and experience the franchise in a new and exciting way.”

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Get the latest details below.

Latest Trailer

The trailer introduces a new unknown island where the game takes place, showcasing the unique hunting action against countless monsters, along with the familiar weapon types enhanced by brand-new elements. The closed beta has also been announced, with recruitment starting now for the test scheduled to launch in November in select areas. Sign up on the Monster Hunter Outlanders official website now for a chance to participate.

The newly released trailer delves deeper into the world of Monster Hunter Outlanders, showcasing the game’s default protagonist, the “Adventurer,” along with exploration scenes which reveal the full extent of the crafting function. Additionally, the Level Infinite and Capcom booths at Tokyo Game Show 2025 will be hosting the world’s first demo of the game, so please stop by if you plan on visiting the event.

Key Features

• Enjoy a Familiar Hunting Experience With Simple Button Controls – Familiar actions can be comfortably activated with a single button press, maintaining the usual thrills Monster Hunter provides, while delivering a unique feel.
• Your Trusted Allies: “Adventurers” – The game’s characters are called “Adventurers,” and they come from all over the world, possessing a variety of experiences and skills. To explore unknown lands and ecosystems, each one possesses unique skills, which can be utilized to bring various benefits and effects to hunting.
• Journey with New Buddies – In this game, each Adventurer will be accompanied by a buddy. In addition to the familiar buddy Palico from the Monster Hunter series, new buddies exclusive to this game, Rutaco and Trillan, will also be introduced. Each buddy has its own unique personality, with different appearances and skills, and by training them, they can become even more reliable.
• Enjoy the Game Through Crafting – The game’s setting, Aesoland, is divided into several areas based on terrain and weather. By exploring each area using crafting, you can not only experience the field from different perspectives, but you may also discover special items and important clues to the quest.
• Unique to the Game: Large Monster “Radiant Species” – Aesoland is home to the “Radiant Species,” monsters whose appearance and abilities are altered by the island’s unique mineral, “Radiantite.” Radiant Species will become violent during hunts, possessing increased aggression and attacking abilities.

Monster Hunter Outlanders will be available for iOS and Android as a free-to-play title with in-app purchases. A release date has yet to be announced.

Watch the trailer below. View the screenshots at the gallery.

Tokyo Game Show 2025 Trailer

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