As a seasoned Monster Hunter veteran with over 2000 hours logged across multiple generations of games, I can confidently say that the announcement of Monster Hunter: Outlanders has sent my heart racing like never before. The prospect of exploring a new open world, traversing it with a paraglider (a feature reminiscent of Zelda’s Breath of the Wild), and hunting familiar monsters is almost too much to bear!
In an unexpected reveal, CAPCOM together with TiMi Studio Group presented Monster Hunter: Outlanders – a mobile version of the popular Monster Hunter game that can be played at no cost.
There’s a lot of curiosity swirling around this fresh title, and the unveiling certainly sparked excitement, causing it to be shared over 7,000 times by enthusiastic followers on Twitter.
In essence, what’s the deal with Monster Hunter: Outlanders? Here are some details on this upcoming Monster Hunting game:
It’s Open World
For avid Monster Hunter enthusiasts, this game’s vast open-world setting would surely be an enticing appeal. Indeed, such a grand expanse suits the gameplay of Monster Hunter exceptionally well.
The trailer alone gave us a few glimpses of its unique biomes. We see the usual swamp, desert, and lush forests—typical Monster Hunter areas.
It remains unclear whether this newly announced world will coexist with Monster Hunter: World or be set prior to the next-gen releases. Additionally, while the size of the world has not been definitively established, we did catch a quick glimpse of its map towards the end of the trailer.
New Exploration Tools
In Monster Hunter: Outlanders, there’s a fresh mode of travel – paragliding! Watch as your Hunter gracefully floats across the skies on their homemade winged device. Remarkably, this feature bears resemblance to the gliding systems in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Genshin Impact. Despite its utility for swift exploration, we can’t deny that we’ll be using it mainly to appreciate the game’s breathtaking landscapes.
In a different portion of the preview, there appears to be a mechanism for scaling environments, which hasn’t been featured in previous Monster Hunter games before. It may function like other exploration-based games, where wall-climbing drains your energy level.
By the way, there’s this impressive ballista that can launch our Hunter over long distances. We’re unsure about its inner workings or safety standards, but it certainly adds a touch of awe as it soars through the sky.
We also see normal traversal, such as swimming, sliding, and running away from monsters.
MORE MONSTERS
A Monster Hunter game just isn’t the same without its collection of famous monsters. Luckily, CAPCOM has given us a sneak peek at some returning fan favorites! From the agile Great Jagras resembling an iguana to the fearsome Anjanath reminiscent of a T-Rex, there are plenty of familiar foes that we can’t wait to chase down once more.
It’s intriguing to ponder who the main monster might be for this new expansion. Previously, Rise had Magnamalo, Iceborne had Velkhana, and Sunbreak had Malzeno. The developers may still keep the reveal a secret for Outlanders, but the trailer hinted at a mysterious volcanic creature in its opening moments. Could it be possible that this could serve as Outlanders’ flagship monster?
Gacha-Based Elements?
Given that Monster Hunter: Outlanders is a free mobile game, it’s understandable to question its revenue strategy. Yet, the game’s microtransactions could potentially flood our screens with an abundance of content.
Based on the clues we’ve seen in the trailer and character previews, there’s a possibility that it could feature Gacha-like elements.
Farming monster materials and collecting resources to craft armor and weapons have shaped Monster Hunter’s identity. The potential of Gacha to bleed into this grind could be a double-edged sword. We could see a drop-rate booster for a specific Monster material or an in-game shop that lets us buy mats with real money.
Here’s hoping it maintains the original series’ crafting and farming loop.
Switchable Characters
In Monster Hunter: Outlanders, players will have access to various playable characters, which includes not only their custom-crafted Hunters, but also a group of original characters. If the Gacha system is indeed part of the game, it could mean that players might acquire these unique characters by utilizing in-game resources.
In Monster Hunter, these distinctive characters can choose a weapon from their primary collection designed for hunting. It’s unclear if they possess exclusive advantages or skills, but the ability to swap between characters adds depth and intrigue to the gameplay experience.
Exciting update: Monster Hunter: Outlanders is preparing to conduct play tests very shortly. While we don’t know exactly when it will be released, enthusiasts eager to test the game ahead of time can register on its official website.
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2024-11-13 16:42