Singapore Monster Hunter fans, the franchise’s first mobile open-world entry is officially heading to our region — and pre-registration is live right now, with a Southeast Asia-exclusive SR Adventurer waiting for everyone who signs up before launch.
What Is Monster Hunter Outlanders?
Monster Hunter Outlanders is a free-to-play open-world hunting action RPG for Android and iOS, developed by TiMi Studio Group (the Tencent subsidiary behind Call of Duty: Mobile) under licence from Capcom. This is not a port or companion app — it is a standalone title set on the brand-new continent of Aesoland, built around the Monster Hunter DNA Singapore players know: large-scale monster hunts, real-time four-player co-op, weapon crafting, and ecosystems where creatures genuinely roam and interact with each other.
Two public closed betas have already run globally, with the second in April 2026 lifting the NDA so players could share footage for the first time. Reactions from beta testers praised the game’s visual fidelity and how faithfully the monster behaviours carry over from the mainline series.
Familiar Hunts, New Mechanics
The biggest departure from the mainline games is the Adventurer system. Rather than building a custom hunter, players select from a roster of nine pre-designed characters, each with a fixed weapon and moveset. The current roster spans three roles:
- Assault — Pyro (Great Sword), Luka, Ouyang Varen, Midori (Long Sword): hard-hitting damage dealers built for momentum.
- Disruptor — Keres (Dual Blades), Raya, Pepper (Heavy Bowgun): agile fighters who break monster parts and interrupt attacks.
- Support — Arkaya, Madelyn (Bow): team amplifiers whose Ultimates buff co-op partners and extend windows for the whole squad.
Alongside the classic Palico, Outlanders introduces two new Buddy companions exclusive to this title: Trillan, a bird-like creature, and Rutaco, a simian companion. Classic monsters — Rathalos, Anjanath, Kulu-Ya-Ku — share the open world with a new tier called Radiant Species: supercharged variants like Radiant Diablos and Radiant Anjanath that demand tighter team coordination.
Pre-Register Now — Raya Is the SEA Exclusive Reward
For Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, Garena is the official regional publisher. Pre-registration is now open at mho.garena.com, and signing up before launch nets two confirmed rewards:
- Standard Contract ×20 — in-game currency to pull for gear and characters.
- SR Adventurer Raya — a Disruptor-class character created specifically for the SEA launch. She is not available in other regions’ pre-registration packages.
No release date has been confirmed yet, but the pace of closed betas — two completed, NDA lifted on the second — suggests the SEA launch is getting close. Pre-registering now costs nothing and guarantees you pocket Raya from day one.
Gamescom ONL Will Show More — Tune In at 2am SGT on 26 August
Monster Hunter Outlanders is officially confirmed to appear at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, Geoff Keighley’s annual pre-show showcase, on Tuesday 25 August — that is Wednesday 26 August at 2:00am SGT. The event streams live on YouTube and Twitch. Exactly what Capcom and TiMi will show is not confirmed, but an ONL slot typically means a new trailer or a fresh look at gameplay, and possibly a release window announcement.
Check back here after ONL for a full recap, or head to our Game News coverage for the latest on upcoming releases.
