Monster Hunter Outlanders is a new, fully featured game from the iconic series, that pits players against giant monsters in beautiful natural environments. 

Developer TiMi Studio Group will use the vast world of Monster Hunter Outlanders for the setting to regular world events and activities, creating immense opportunities for the community to have fun together during their in-game adventures. 

Originally released in 2004, Monster Hunter popularized giant monster co-op hunting and has grown into a big hit with players worldwide.

• Explore and survive unique regions of an open-world map featuring natural environments, ecosystems and monsters 
• Craft and build individualized gear and tools  
• Partake in the traditional hunting experience where you can play solo or join a hunting party of up to four  

By combining these three elements, we aim to create a mobile game that allows players to enjoy the Monster Hunter experience with friends, anytime and anywhere. 

TiMi Studio Group is pleased to announce that Monster Hunter Outlanders will open applications to its Closed Beta Test 3 from today.

The application period runs from Thursday, July 2 to Friday, July 24, 2026, and interested participants can apply through the application form on the official Monster Hunter Outlanders website.

As with the previous round, Closed Beta Test 3 will accept applications through two categories: a General Participant category and a Content Creator category. The Content Creator category is open to creators who regularly produce content, are interested in Monster Hunter Outlanders, and keen to enjoy the game with their community. Video streaming and social media posts showcasing gameplay experience are highly encouraged in sharing their adventures with the community. For full eligibility requirements and selection criteria for each category, please refer to the application guidelines.

This test will feature new radiant monsters and additional hunters that have newly appeared since the Closed Beta Test 2 held in May 2026, as well as the implementation of improvements outlined in the optimization plan shared following the previous test.

Monster Hunter Outlanders CBT3 Application Details

【Application Period】

Thursday, July 2, 2026, 14:00 CEST to Friday, July 24, 2026, 07:59 CEST

[Supported Platforms and Operating Environment】

iOS: iPhone XR or above / OS: iOS 17 or above

Android: Snapdragon 845 or above / OS: Android 12.0 or above

* The development team is working to optimize performance ahead of the official launch. For this test, we will continue to carefully evaluate supported devices as part of our optimization efforts.

[Eligible Countries/Regions】

Japan, United States, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Philippines

[Test Period】

Test start date/time: Friday, August 7, 2026, 04:00 CEST onward

[Eligibility】

Selected applicants will be contacted via the email address provided at the time of application.

No official date for the global launch of Monster Hunter Outlanders has been set, and the game will be conducting several play tests in advance.