Capcom and Niantic have launched Monster Hunter Now, inviting newcomers and fans to begin their hunt for monsters on Android and iOS. Over three million players have pre-registered for the latest entry in the Monster Hunter series, and new features were revealed.
All players will receive Potion x10, Paintball x3, Founder Medal x3, Wander Pebble x3, Special Pre-Order Makeup x4, Item Box Expansion +500, and Double Reward Ticket x3 for reaching three million pre-registrations before launch. Fans may also stream ONE OK ROCK’s new collaborative single to celebrate the recent achievement. Capcom and Niantic also confirm several new features that are available in Monster Hunter Now.
Monster Hunter Now Launch and New Features
Monster Hunter Now is available right now on Android and iOS with nine supported languages: Japanese, English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. Players have access to various features after downloading the game, logging in, and redeeming the pre-registration rewards. These features include the AR Camera Mode, Group Hunt, and Loadout.
AR Camera Mode allows monsters to appear in the player’s real world surroundings. Players may interact with the monsters to get their reactions and post them on social media. Moreover, the Group Hunt feature allows players to team up and take on monsters together. Friends may be added via QR code, friend code, or invite. Group Hunt may also be performed in parties, which allows groups to hunt together, even if they’re not close by. Monsters from another party may also be hunted down.
Like prior Monster Hunter games, Monster Hunter Now lets players make equipment and weapon pre-sets. This allows them to select their armor, weapons, and equipment before an encounter. Additionally, players may easily switch between equipment while in a hunt.
Developer Comments
“At long last, the day has come to deliver Monster Hunter Now to everyone around the world,” said Monster Hunter series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto. “Monster Hunter Now is a unique Monster Hunter experience, one that offers simple yet deep hunting encounters on smartphones with just taps and flicks, and real-time multiplayer action with friends. Whether you are a newcomer to Monster Hunter or a long-time fan, we believe an exciting new experience awaits.”
“Monster Hunter Now is the perfect combination of Niantic’s philosophy of exploring the world and the sheer fun of hunting and battling monsters together,” said Niantic chief product officer Kei Kawai. “Designed with the mobile experience in mind, the game is easy to pick up and play, but hard to master. We hope it honors this storied game franchise and delights fans for years to come.”
