Monster Hunter Now is an action RPG developed by Niantic and Capcom that brings the iconic hunting universe into the real world. By utilizing augmented reality technology and your device's geolocation, the game populates your local streets, parks, and neighborhoods with formidable creatures from the franchise.
Hunt monsters in the real world
Embark on a global quest to track down and hunt monsters as they appear in your surroundings. Forge powerful weapons and team up with fellow hunters to take on large-scale threats head-on.
- Track down monsters appearing across real-world maps
- Forge weapons and armor using gathered materials
- Cooperate with other players for multiplayer hunts
Authentic hunting action
Discover different creatures depending on your surrounding environment, such as forests, deserts, or swamps. The gameplay features simplified tap-based controls designed specifically for mobile devices alongside high-fidelity graphics.
- Encounter habitat-specific monsters
- Enjoy streamlined touch controls for combat
- Play solo or band together with a hunting party
AR Camera and progression
Experience unique immersion by projecting iconic monsters directly into your physical environment using the built-in AR Camera features. Every encounter is designed to be fast-paced, challenging you to complete hunts within a strict 75-second limit.
- View creatures in your physical space with AR
- Complete fast-paced 75-second hunting trials
- Exploit monster weaknesses using targeted elements
Adventure Sync and tracking
With Adventure Sync features, you can continue tracking creatures even while your phone is in your pocket. Your Palico companion can automatically mark passing monsters with Paintballs so you can tackle them later at home.
- Track monsters while exploring passively
- Use Paintballs to save encounters for later
- Bring the hunting action directly to your doorstep
