Monster Hunter began as a PlayStation 2 action RPG centered on hunting large creatures, establishing itself as a cornerstone franchise for Capcom. The series has since expanded across multiple platforms and spawned numerous entries that have become cultural phenomena, particularly in Japan where it ranks among the most time-intensive games players engage with.
In recent years, Monster Hunter has continued to dominate Capcom's output, with the latest mainline entry performing exceptionally well commercially. The franchise's influence extends beyond its own releases - its core gameplay loop of tracking and defeating massive enemies has become a reference point for other developers designing cooperative experiences. Meanwhile, legacy entries like the original PlayStation 2 game present ongoing preservation challenges, particularly around maintaining online functionality through digital storefronts like GOG. The series' sustained success reflects both its enduring appeal and Capcom's continued investment in the IP as one of the publisher's most reliable pillars.
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Geolocation game Monster Hunter Now has generated $336.9 million in three years. The Scopely Explore title launched globally on September 14th, 2023 when its developer was still known as Niantic, before the acquisition by Scopely. ... [ MORE ]
We have got a bumper Nintendo Direct presentation happening tomorrow and there’s bound to be plenty of surprises. One game which could feature during the event is a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the excellent Monster Hunter Rise. A listing for the game has appeared on Google ahead…
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We got to go hands-on with Monster Hunter Outlanders at gamescom, the upcoming mobile title from the iconic IP. Here's how it went.
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To help get you primed and ready for another week in mobile gaming, we’ve curated the biggest stories you need to know from the last seven days. 1) Monster Hunter Outlanders opens pre-registrations with Elder Dragon Ruger Aidal unveiled ... [ MORE ]
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NodusFall drew comparisons to Monster Hunter and Elden Ring upon reveal, but it's not really like either.
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Monster Hunter Wilds Ascension expansion is bringing powerful new Boosted attacks that look like a game changer.
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Pre-registrations have opened for Monster Hunter Outlanders as the title undergoes its third closed beta test. Developed by TiMi Studio Group with a license from Capcom, Monster Hunter Outlanders marks the Monster Hunter series’ latest expansion onto mobile, this time targeting a…
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Evidently, the Monster Hunter series has space enough for at least one more new elder dragon for players to hunt. But where can fans find this new spicy beastie? Why, in Monster Hunter Outlanders, the mobile-only open world multiplayer RPG that was first unveiled back in 2024. Sa…
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TiMi Studio Group has revealed Ruger Aidal, a new original Elder Dragon coming to its free-to-play mobile action RPG Monster Hunter Outlanders. Pre-registration is now available on the App Store and Google Play. Ruger Aidal is the first original Elder Dragon created specifically…
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With its emphasis on fighting against big enemies like Cyclops and Ogres, the original Dragon's Dogma often felt like a sort of cross between an open-world RPG and the Monster Hunter series. Dragon's Dogma 2 followed in the footsteps of its predecessor (perhaps even a bit too muc…
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A brand-new FPS game seems to have a lot in common with the popular roguelike Gunfire Reborn while mixing in some Monster Hunter-esque features.
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Capcom has released sales figures for two of its latest releases - Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem - in the company's Q1 2026 financial report. Both are doing well.
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Although CAPCOM is going through a new golden age releasing high-quality new entries in beloved series like Devil May Cry 5, Resident Evil Requiem, Street Fighter 6, and Monster Hunter Wilds as well as new IPs like PRAGMATA, the Japanese publisher went through some rather dark ti…
Imagine if GOG was allowed to preserve the Destiny content that was vaulted.
