Pokemon GOstudio Niantic will bereleasing a new game later this yearfor mobile devices that involve visiting places in real life and battling giant monsters in augmented reality. However, this time the developer will be partnering withCapcom to adapt the popularMonster Hunterfranchise to Appleand Android smartphones withMonster Hunter Now.
The game will contain some of the series' staples, such as a simplified version of theMonster Huntercombat, a variety of weapons to choose from, character customization, item crafting, and classicMonster Huntermonsters like Rathalosand others. Players will even have their very own Palico companion to help out in battle.
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Players will have to provide their email (Gmail or a Google Workspace email), their date of birth, gender with multiple options, and region. There is also a question regarding the type of device needed for minimum requirements to run the game, so players either need an Android 7 (64bit) device or an iPhone 8 (iOS 14) and above.
The final question asks players whether they are a new, current, or lapsedMonster Hunterfan. The form can be submitted after selecting the checkbox to accept the terms of service.
Beta Times and Restrictions
Monster Hunter Nowclosed beta invites will be sent via email to testers starting on Tuesday, April 25, which is when the beta will begin. Invites will be sent throughout the testing period, so it may take a few days before some will receive access.
The closed beta ofthe mobile adaptationwill be limited to only 10,000 players, and Niantic said that not everyone will get an invitation for this test. It will also be available in only English and Japanese languages, and all progress made during the beta will not carry over to the full game when it releases.
Monster Hunter Nowwill launch for Android and iOS devices in September 2023.
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