Garena and TiMi Studio Group just delivered one of gamescom 2026’s most striking reveals: the debut of Ruger Aidal, the first original Elder Dragon created specifically for Monster Hunter Outlanders, the mobile hunting RPG heading to Southeast Asia later this year.
Meet Ruger Aidal, Monster Hunter Outlanders’ Flagship Elder Dragon
Ruger Aidal is unlike anything in the mainline Monster Hunter series — this Elder Dragon was born from the lore of Outlanders itself, not ported from an existing title. Adorned with enormous wings that shine with golden, iridescent light, the creature resembles a sun suspended in the sky. Sightings in the world of Aesoland are exceedingly rare, with tales of it passed down through generations.
In the gamescom trailer, adventurers first spot a mysterious aurora before sensing something massive approaching. Ruger Aidal appears wreathed in golden light, gazes calmly at the group, then becomes enveloped in an intense orb resembling a second sun — before unleashing a scorching burst of light and heat that chars the surrounding landscape. It’s a cinematic introduction befitting a flagship monster.
As we covered when Garena opened pre-registration last week, Monster Hunter Outlanders is licensed and supervised by Capcom, developed by TiMi Studio Group, and published by Garena across Southeast Asia — with Singapore-headquartered Garena serving as the direct regional publisher.
Radiant Forms Add Twists on Fan-Favourite Monsters
Ruger Aidal’s presence doesn’t just mark a boss encounter — it reshapes Aesoland’s entire ecosystem. The Elder Dragon releases Radiant Particles that transform classic Monster Hunter monsters into “Radiant” species, altering both their appearance and combat behaviour in ways that will catch even veteran hunters off-guard.
Confirmed monsters roaming Aesoland include franchise staples: Rathalos, Rathian, Diablos, Kushala Daora, Anjanath, and Nergigante. Some will only appear in their Radiant forms. For Singapore hunters who’ve put hundreds of hours into Monster Hunter World or Wilds, this twist means old knowledge won’t guarantee an easy fight — and that’s exactly the kind of challenge the series does best.
Pre-Register on App Store and Google Play — Milestone Rewards on the Line
Pre-registration has expanded beyond the official website to both the App Store and Google Play. Community milestone rewards are live: once enough hunters globally sign up, all pre-registered players will receive 20 Standard Contracts, the SR Adventurer “Raya”, and additional rewards at launch.
No SGD pricing or exact Singapore launch date has been confirmed — the game is listed as “coming soon” on both stores, with Garena’s SEA rollout covering Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Stay tuned via mho.garena.com, the official Facebook page, and Instagram. For more coverage of upcoming mobile and console titles, check our game news section.