Capcom has teamed up with Pokemon GO developer Niantic for Monster Hunter Now, an AR game for iOS and Android.

As you might expect, the game will allow players to hunt monsters in the real world in a similar vein to Pokemon GO. Players will be able to create their own hunter, and battle monsters in real-life parks, streets, and neighborhoods using Niantic’s AR technology. It is planned to launch sometime in September 2023, and closed beta registrations are now open via this official website.

Check out some trailers below:

For anyone who’s ever dreamed of hunting monsters in the real world, Monster Hunter Now brings that fantasy to life. Taking the role of a hunter, players will venture forth and team up with fellow players in order to take down the fiercest monsters in the world, adding a social element to the thrilling experience. Since Monster Hunter Now can be played on smartphones, you can easily invite your friends to join.

Monster Hunter is Capcom’s most popular video game franchise with more than 90 million units sold globally, and is one of the most popular action role-playing game series of all time.

Monster Hunter Now is designed for everyone to enjoy at their own pace, whether you are a long-time Monster Hunter player, someone who hasn’t played for a while, or even a newcomer to the series. You can also play when and where you want. For instance, in Monster Hunter Now, there’s an item called the Paintball. By using a Paintball on a monster that you encounter, you can bring the monster back home and hunt it alone or with someone else. And even when you’re walking around without playing the game, your companion can mark any monsters you pass by with the Paintball, so you can enjoy hunting them even after returning home.

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