Monster Hunter Now AR Game Announced By Capcom And Niantic
Announcements made out of nowhere are the best kind, especially when they involve two major developers. Capcom has partnered with Pokemon Go developer Niantic to announce Monster Hunter Now. According to the announcement trailer, it seems to follow a similar formula as Pokemon Go, where monsters can be found in the wild – meaning your neighbourhood. The game will be available on the App Store and Google Play in September.
"For anyone who’s ever dreamed of hunting monsters in the real world, Monster Hunter Now brings that fantasy to life," says a press release. "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."
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Like Pokemon Go, you'll have to walk around in search of monsters to hunt. However, there appears to be a deeper combat mechanic at play from the looks of the trailer. One of the most important aspects of Monster Hunter, however, is crafting weapons and armour – we don't yet know how Niantic will incorporate this into the game.
“Monster Hunter Now is a new and unprecedented Monster Hunter game that entices players to go out with their Palico and encounter incredible monsters in the real world,” said Ryozo Tsujimoto, Monster Hunter series producer at Capcom. “Niantic’s AR technology delivers a ‘here and right now’ hunting experience, something that can be played casually, while honoring the game play and hunting action that only Monster Hunter can offer. Let’s get out into the real world and enjoy
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