Capcom is teaming up with Niantic, the developer of Pokémon GO, to develop the next game in the Monster Hunter series.
new game name monster hunter nowWill be available on iOS and Android devices September 2023However, if you’re a Monster Hunter fan and want to get in on the action early, the game’s closed beta testing will take place on April 25th.
Monster Hunter Now wants players to flock to the streets to kill all kinds of creatures, just like Pokemon GO. That is, we won’t capture creatures that we encounter; we’ll kill them with the help of other players. It seems that both Capcom and Niantic want to bring a more social element to the series, and hopefully the mobile game will do the same.
We’ve launched an official Twitter account for Monster Hunter Now, the real-world hunting action RPG from Niantic and Capcom, announcing it today!
Service scheduled to begin September 2023!🔽Apply for closed beta here🔽 #MHNowhttps://t.co/eP8oR2MGPa pic.twitter.com/g8CwYQmVX3
– Monster Hunter Now (@MH_Now_EN) April 18, 2023
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In a Niantic press release, founder and CEO John Hanke said, “Monster Hunter Now will be the ultimate experience for anyone who dreams of battling epic monsters and battling friends.”
“Full of fantastical creatures, compelling hunting and teamwork opportunities, and delivering the best graphics on mobile, Monster Hunter Now is the perfect series to bring it into the real world,” he continued.
Monster Hunter Now also hopes to allow players to experience this new mobile game at their own pace. One event that will be included is paintball, which allows players to capture a monster and bring it home so they can hunt it from the comfort of their own space, or wait for a friend to come and hunt it with them!
You can apply to join the Monster Hunter Now Beta test through the game’s official website. That said, the closed beta will be limited to just 10,000 lucky players, which means you won’t be guaranteed access. But if you’re one of the lucky few, then please let us know what you think of the game!
