# Monster Hunter Outlanders Guides & Launch Essentials Canonical: https://monsterhunteroutlanders.net/ Updated 29 October 2026 Language: en YOUR INDEPENDENT FIELD GUIDE Monster Hunter Outlanders. A new island. A new kind of hunt. Find your Adventurer, learn your weapon, and arrive in Aesoland ready. Explore the field guide ↗ ▷ Watch the trailer iOS + ANDROID FREE TO PLAY SOLO + CO-OP FIELD NOTE 001 / AESOLAND Official promotional artwork · © Proxima Beta / CAPCOM THE FIELD GUIDE START YOUR HUNT. 01—26 GLOBAL LAUNCH 29 October 2026 PLATFORMS iOS & Android CONTROLS Touch + controller BEHIND THE GAME TiMi · Licensed by Capcom THE ESSENTIALS Less guessing. More hunting. Start with the questions that matter on day one. Sourced answers, practical comparisons, and no invented shortcuts. Start smart 01 Reroll & launch rewards Decide when to stop rerolling, and understand the regional SSR reward claims. Read the guide ↗ Build your roster 02 Adventurer tier list Compare Midori, Pepper and other Adventurers with clear ranking criteria. Read the guide ↗ Find your playstyle 03 Weapons guide Eight launch weapon types, including the new Charge Blade. Read the guide ↗ Take the challenge 04 Nest Hunt Understand the multi-difficulty hunt and prepare for a tougher monster. Read the guide ↗ Equal conditions 05 Arena What equal-condition competition means in Monster Hunter Outlanders. Read the guide ↗ Browse all guides ↗ MEET YOUR NEXT MAIN Different Adventurers. Different ways to win. Each Adventurer brings a weapon, a class and a distinct combat rhythm. These profiles follow the official English roster. Assault Long Sword Midori Evasive movement and Spirit Gauge building. Her long sword is concealed in a shamisen. Assault Bow Luka A mobile ranged Adventurer whose precise casts strengthen Thunder Coating. Support Lance Arkaya Builds Resolve through attacks, then spends it on a powerful strike and a shield. Disruptor Heavy Bowgun Pepper Fights at range and uses skills that enable rapid airborne shooting. Roster and kit summaries: official Adventurer profiles ↗ . These are kit descriptions, not measured damage rankings. FIND YOUR COMBAT RHYTHM The weapon is only the beginning. Monster Hunter Outlanders pairs familiar weapon types with Adventurer-specific skills. Choose the moveset you enjoy controlling, then look at how the Adventurer supports your team. Charge Blade joins the launch lineup alongside seven existing weapon types. Its sword-and-axe forms balance defense and offense; an Adventurer-specific build needs a confirmed kit before it can be recommended. Explore the weapons ↗ 01 Great Sword ↗ 02 Long Sword ↗ 03 Dual Blades ↗ 04 Lance ↗ 05 Bow ↗ 06 Heavy Bowgun ↗ 07 Hammer ↗ 08 Charge Blade NEW AT LAUNCH YOUR FIRST DAY IN AESOLAND Start with the right information. Monster Hunter Outlanders is a free-to-play mobile hunting game developed by TiMi Studio Group under license from Capcom. Download through the official publisher for your region. Official downloads & announcements ↗ External publisher website. This is an independent guide. 01 / RELEASE One launch, different calendar dates. The international launch FAQ gives 28 October 2026 at 22:00 UTC, which is 29 October in much of Asia. Use the official FAQ for the exact time in your region. 02 / SERVERS Choose the same region as your friends. The international FAQ lists North America, Japan and Europe. It says region data is separate and cross-region teaming and transfers are not supported. 03 / REWARDS Check the event before you reroll. Launch campaigns and beta rewards can depend on your publisher, login and event eligibility. Claiming a free reward and recruiting a new Adventurer are different systems. TWO DIFFERENT CHALLENGES Know what you’re stepping into. The launch announcement introduces two distinct modes. Treat their objectives separately when preparing your team. N / 01 Nest Hunt Monster challenges across multiple difficulty levels. Prepare for the selected difficulty rather than assuming every version of a target uses the same encounter rules. Nest Hunt essentials ↗ A / 02 Arena Competition on equal conditions. Do not import Arena rules from other Monster Hunter games or assume that ordinary progression rankings describe this mode. Arena essentials ↗ Mode definitions: Garena launch announcement via Inven Global ↗ . Detailed scoring and reward tables are not established here. SEE THE WORLD Before the first hunt, take a look around. Watch the Monster Hunter Outlanders trailer from Capcom Spotlight TGS 2026, presented by GameTrailers. Footage offers a first look at the world and combat; current launch details take precedence over pre-release footage. The YouTube player loads when you choose to watch. You can also open the video directly on YouTube. Open on YouTube ↗ ▷ WATCH THE TRAILER PLAN YOUR FIRST SESSION Get the setup right. Check your device, agree on a region with friends, and choose the controls that feel natural. Official downloads ↗ Start with the right regional publisher. Device requirements ↗ Minimum and recommended iOS / Android specifications. Servers & co-op ↗ Understand region separation before you start. Controls & controllers ↗ Compare Adventure Mode, Classic Mode and supported inputs. QUICK ANSWERS Before you go. Is Monster Hunter Outlanders on PC or Steam? + The official launch platforms are iOS and Android. A native PC or Steam release is not listed in the international launch information. Use the publisher’s downloads rather than unofficial APK or PC installer sites. Can I use a controller? + The official website lists controller support. The launch announcement describes support for selected content, including hunts, missions and exploration; this does not establish that every menu supports every controller. What phone do I need? + The detailed international FAQ recommends iOS 17, iPhone 13 Pro and 6 GB RAM; on Android it recommends Android 12, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or Dimensity 9200 and 8 GB RAM. Minimum specifications are lower. Check the FAQ before downloading. Is this an official Monster Hunter website? + No. Outlanders Fieldnotes is an independent fan guide. We link directly to official sources and identify regional campaigns, third-party analysis and editorial recommendations. RESEARCH NOTES Clear sources. Clear boundaries. Edited by Outlanders Fieldnotes Editorial · Reviewed 29 October 2026. We use official information first, label regional differences, and do not present untested builds as verified gameplay results. 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