Don’t look now, but Niantic is spinning up a few more plates and hoping they don’t come crashing to the ground: As previously announced, the MMOARG company partnered with Capcom for the Pokemon Go-esque Monster Hunter Now, which has opened preregistrations (and a giant promo to entice them) as of today.
Just a month ago, Niantic laid off 230 workers, announcing a sunset for one title and the end of development on another; the latter, Marvel World of Heroes, was then also abruptly sunsetted in mid-July. You’d think that kind of treatment of a major IP and its fanbase would give other IP holders pause when it comes to these partnerships… but here we are.
Monster Hunter Now’s launch date was announced earlier today during the team’s showcase.
“A total of 13 monsters will be available in the game at worldwide launch: Great Jagras, Kulu-Ya-Ku, Pukei-Pukei, Barroth, Great Girros, Tobi-Kadachi, Jyuratodus, Paolumu, Anjanath, Rathian, Legiana, Rathalos and Diablos. […] These monsters will be found in unique habitats such as forest areas, desert areas, or swamp areas. As hunters explore around their towns, they’ll discover these habitats and find monsters specific to those areas. […] [W]eapons including ‘Sword & Shield’, ‘Great Sword’, ‘Long Sword’, ‘Hammer’, ‘Light Bowgun’, and ‘Bow’ will be available at worldwide launch.”
The formal launch is expected September 14th.
Pre-Registration is here!
Don't forget to pre-register for the game on the App Stores, the more pre-registrations we get leading up to the global release, the more rewards you can earn!Pre-register here 👇https://t.co/7yQWQNOoDM pic.twitter.com/ktEM1qgGFh
— Monster Hunter Now (@MH_Now_EN) July 27, 2023
