The new game in the Monster Hunter series is called “Now” and is coming to your smartphones. You can register now for the upcoming beta test.
What kind of game is this? With Monster Hunter Now, Capcom and Niantic are launching a new “real-world game”. As you may know from Pokémon GO, you use your smartphone and explore the real world. On your display, you will see various monsters that you know from the franchise in the streets and parks.
We will show you everything about the release, beta, and gameplay that we know so far.
Monster Hunter Now: Release, Beta, and all content
When is the release? The game will be released in September 2023, with a worldwide launch planned.
Where can I download it? The game will be available on the App Store and also on Google Play.
How do I sign up for the beta? If you’re interested, you can register now for a beta test of Monster Hunter Now. To do this, visit the official website of the game (Monsterhunternow.com).
- On the page, you will find the button for “Closed Beta Test Sign-Up”
- Sign up there with your email and other information
- With a bit of luck, you will then be selected for the test
- Invitations will be sent out via email at the start of the beta phase
When does the beta end? The test phase begins on April 25, 2023. How long it will be active is still unclear. They want to invite about 10,000 players to test it. You will not be able to carry over your progress from the beta to the final game.
Content: How does Monster Hunter Now play?
This is what you can expect: In Monster Hunter Now, you play as a hunter who embarks on adventures with monsters in the real world. Alone or together with friends, you have access to the AR technology of Niantic that allows you to see the monsters in the real world. Niantic demonstrates this capability with their game “Pokémon GO“, which has been running since 2016.
However, in Now, the focus is on battling monsters in action-packed encounters. You can equip and craft various weapons or shields, depending on your play style.
You can expect many different monsters, hunts, and cooperative gameplay.
As you may know from Pokémon GO, a location-based technology is used for the game. On the screen of your smartphone, you will see streets and important places that you can also see directly in front of you.
By the way, you can also play in horizontal mode if you prefer to experience the full width of Monster Hunter Now.
What do you think of the prospect of Monster Hunter Now? Is this a title from the series that interests you, or can you not imagine hunting with your smartphone in the real world? Please share your opinion about the game here in the comments on MeinMMO.
