Third Closed Beta Test for "Monster Hunter Outlanders" Decided; Participant Recruitment Starts July 2

TiMi Studio Group, a major mobile game development studio under Tencent Games, announces that "Monster Hunter Outlanders," developed under license from Capcom Co., Ltd., will undergo its third closed beta test. The recruitment period for beta test participants will be from Thursday, July 2 to Friday, July 24. Interested individuals can register to participate via the application form on the official "Monster Hunter Outlanders" website.

Similar to the previous test, the third closed beta test will recruit participants through two channels: a general participant slot and a content creator slot. The content creator slot is for creators who consistently produce content, are interested in "Monster Hunter Outlanders," and wish to help promote the game. We welcome video streaming and social media posts, so please share your gameplay experiences. For details on the qualifications and selection criteria for each participant slot, please refer to the recruitment guidelines on the application form.

This test will feature new Lumina species monsters and new adventurers that were not present in the "Second Closed Beta Test" conducted in May 2026. Additionally, the improvements planned after the previous test, as announced, are scheduled for implementation.

Latest Gameplay Footage Unveiled! "Monster Hunter Outlanders" PV

"Monster Hunter Outlanders" Third Closed Beta Test Recruitment Guidelines

[Recruitment Period]

From Thursday, July 2, 2026, 21:00 to Friday, July 24, 2026, 15:59

[Supported Platforms and System Requirements]

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

Android: Snapdragon 845 or higher / OS: Android 12.0 or later

*The development team is working to optimize performance for the official service. However, for this test, we will proceed with careful consideration for optimization, including identifying suitable devices.

[Target Countries/Regions]

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

[Test Period]

Test Start Date/Time: Friday, August 7, 2026, 11:00~

[How to Apply]

Answer the survey via the application form.

General Participant Slot >> https://monsterhunteroutlanders.com/ja/index.html

Content Creator Slot >> https://forms.gle/sUMVih3r4FR6iUw89

*You can apply for either or both the general and creator slots.

[Notification of Results]

Only successful applicants will be contacted via the email address provided during application.

"Monster Hunter Outlanders"

Official Website: https://monsterhunteroutlanders.com/ja/index.html

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mho_japanese/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MHO_Japan

Discord: https://discord.gg/mhojp

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About the "Monster Hunter" Series

The "Monster Hunter" series is a hunting action game where players face off against giant monsters in a grand natural environment. Since the release of the first title in 2004, it has established the gameplay genre of "cooperating with other players to challenge powerful monsters" via networks, and has grown into a globally recognized content with cumulative series sales of 127 million units (as of March 31, 2026).

About TiMi Studio Group

TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, is a world-leading video game development and operations team dedicated to enhancing the quality of entertainment experiences for players worldwide. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with offices in Chengdu and Shanghai, TiMi develops high-quality, high-fidelity, and creative games across a wide range of genres and multiple platforms. Founded in 2008, TiMi has developed numerous hit titles such as "Honor of Kings," "Delta Force," "Speed Drifters," and "CrossFire Mobile." The studio is currently developing multiple high-quality IP titles for players worldwide, including "Honor of Kings: World," and is expanding its original IP portfolio. As a trusted partner for some of the world's largest game brands, TiMi has also developed AAA titles including "Call of Duty: Mobile," "Pokémon UNITE," the first strategic team battle game from Pokémon, "Age of Empires Mobile," and the upcoming mobile game "Monster Hunter Outlanders."

For more information about TiMi Studio Group, please visit our official accounts below.

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timistudiogroup_official

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timistudiogroup_official

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timistudiosofficial

X: https://x.com/timistudios

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/timistudios/

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BVY6qpWnGR

About Capcom Co., Ltd.

Since its founding in 1983, Capcom has been a leading company creating numerous hit products in the game entertainment field. Its representative titles include the "Resident Evil," "Monster Hunter," "Street Fighter," "Mega Man," and "Devil May Cry" series. The company is headquartered in Osaka and has overseas subsidiaries in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore.

https://www.capcom.co.jp/