CAPCOM has finally given us a firm release date for Monster Hunter Riders, its latest addition to the Monster Hunter series, which was originally scheduled to land on Android and iOS platforms in winter. Instead, we will be seeing the game arrive on 19 February 2020.
As mentioned earlier, Monster Hunter Riders is a mobile game based on its namesake franchise, Monster Hunter. In the game, players no longer play the role of a hunter hunting monsters, but instead, coexist with the monsters and takes on the role of a rider and partner. The story line entails the peace of their world being threatened. Players will go on an adventure to find out who or what is causing the peace to destabilize. In addition, they must fight alongside their partner monsters against a myriad of opponents.
Since our last update, the official Twitter handle for the game has posted a number of teaser videos showcasing the skills of the monsters, so here are some of them.
【オトモン紹介:リオレウス】
優れた飛行能力と強力な火炎ブレスを併せ持つことから
「天空の王者」の異名を持つ大型の飛竜種。オトモン技の一つ、「フレイムブレス」をご紹介!https://t.co/64PjF4fFHS#MHR pic.twitter.com/IrZNzBvU3b
— モンスターハンター ライダーズ公式 (@MH_Riders) January 28, 2020
【オトモン紹介:ジンオウガ】
電気エネルギーを蓄えられる蓄電殻と帯電毛を持ち
自在に電撃を操る大型の牙竜種。オトモン技の一つ、「電光弾」をご紹介!https://t.co/64PjF4fFHS#MHR pic.twitter.com/WonKL6y1NG
— モンスターハンター ライダーズ公式 (@MH_Riders) January 29, 2020
【オトモン紹介:リオレイア】
強靭な脚力を有し、地上を中心に活動することから
「陸の女王」の異名を持つ飛竜種。オトモン技の一つ、「サマーソルト」をご紹介!https://t.co/64PjF4fFHS#MHR pic.twitter.com/DSIuqGfRZq
— モンスターハンター ライダーズ公式 (@MH_Riders) January 30, 2020
【オトモン紹介:ドスジャギィ】
ジャギィ、ジャギィノスの群れを束ねる中型の鳥竜種。
段差を利用した跳躍や自重を利用したタックルなど、
運動能力を生かした戦法をとる。オトモン技の一つ、「スピードアタック」をご紹介!https://t.co/64PjF4xh6s#MHR #モンハンライダーズ pic.twitter.com/xeMahmlxwW
— モンスターハンター ライダーズ公式 (@MH_Riders) February 12, 2020
As you can already tell, there are quite a number of monsters that will be made available as part of the starting roster, and this is just scratching the surface. Currently, the pre-registration campaign for Monster Hunter: Riders is in full swing. The most important thing is that the “100,000 person pre-registration” reward tier has been reached. If the players reaches 200,000 reservations, they will get 3 star monster eggs. Players who are interested in learning more about the game may wish to visit the Monster Hunter:Riders official website for more details.