Monster Hunter Outlanders revealed its first original Elder Dragon Ruger Aidal at gamescom 2026 and opened pre-registration on the App Store and Google Play on August 26 2026. The mobile survival hunting action RPG is licensed by Capcom and developed by TiMi Studio Group with Garena publishing across Southeast Asia.
Quick Facts
- Game: Monster Hunter Outlanders
- Platform: iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play)
- New monster: Ruger Aidal (original Elder Dragon)
- Event reveal: gamescom 2026
- Pre-registration: Open as of August 26 2026
- Developer: TiMi Studio Group (Tencent Games)
- Publisher: Garena (Sea Limited)
- Licensor: Capcom
Meet Ruger Aidal the first original Elder Dragon
Ruger Aidal is Monster Hunter Outlanders' flagship monster and the first original Elder Dragon created for the game according to the official announcement. The creature is adorned with enormous wings that shine like arrows of light and resembles a sun suspended in the sky. Sightings are exceedingly rare and tales of the creature have long been passed down among the people of Aesoland the game's setting.
In the trailer unveiled at gamescom the adventurers spot a mysterious aurora before sensing an approaching monster. Ruger Aidal then appears wreathed in golden and iridescent light. After gazing down at the adventurers it becomes enveloped in an orb resembling a second sun before unleashing a powerful burst of light and heat that scorches the surrounding landscape.
Familiar monsters return in Radiant forms
The effects of Ruger Aidal's presence extend beyond the environment. The Radiant Particles it releases affect monsters on the island transforming them into Radiant species that differ in both appearance and behavior per the press release. Classic monsters from the Monster Hunter series will appear on Aesoland including Rathalos Rathian Diablos Kushala Daora Anjanath and Nergigante. Some will appear in their Radiant forms presenting players with an entirely new challenge.
Pre-registration expands to App Store and Google Play
Players can now pre-register for Monster Hunter Outlanders on the App Store or Google Play to be notified when the game launches. Pre-registration was previously available only on the official website.
Players can also participate in ongoing pre-registration and community milestone campaigns by pre-registering for the game and following the official Monster Hunter Outlanders social media accounts. Once designated milestones are reached all players will receive 20 Standard Contracts the SR Adventurer Raya and other rewards after launch according to the announcement.
Follow official channels for updates
More information about Monster Hunter Outlanders including its world monsters hunting gameplay game modes and upcoming campaigns will be shared through the game's official channels:
- Website: mho.garena.com
- Discord: discord.gg/y4euVgYJnd
- Facebook: facebook.com/MonsterHunterOutlandersGarena
- Instagram: instagram.com/mho_garena
About the Monster Hunter series
The Monster Hunter series developed by Capcom is a hunting action game series centered on hunting large monsters in majestic natural environments. Since its first title debuted in 2004 the series has driven forward a genre of action games built around cooperatively hunting large monsters online growing into a celebrated franchise loved by players around the world with cumulative sales of 127 million units as of March 31 2026 per Capcom's investor relations data.
About Garena and TiMi Studio Group
Garena is a leading global online games developer and publisher. Free Fire its self-developed mobile battle royale title is the most downloaded mobile game in its genre for seven consecutive years according to Sensor Tower App Performance Insights. Garena exclusively licenses and publishes hit titles from global partners such as Arena of Valor and Call of Duty Mobile in selected markets globally. Garena is part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE) a global technology company whose other core businesses include Shopee and Monee.
TiMi Studio Group is a game development and operations team under Tencent Games. Since its founding in 2008 TiMi has established industry-leading expertise across a wide range of genres including MOBA RPG shooter racing strategy and casual games. Its renowned titles include Arena of Valor Delta Force Speed Drifters and Call of Duty Mobile.
When will Monster Hunter Outlanders launch?
A specific launch date has not been announced. Pre-registration is open now on the App Store and Google Play and players will be notified when the game becomes available.
What is Ruger Aidal?
Ruger Aidal is the first original Elder Dragon created for Monster Hunter Outlanders. It serves as the game's flagship monster and its presence transforms other monsters into Radiant variants with altered appearance and behavior.
Which platforms will Monster Hunter Outlanders support?
Monster Hunter Outlanders is a mobile game for iOS and Android. Pre-registration is available on the App Store and Google Play.
What are the pre-registration rewards?
Milestone rewards include 20 Standard Contracts the SR Adventurer Raya and other in-game items that will be granted to all players after launch when community milestones are reached.
Who develops and publishes Monster Hunter Outlanders?
TiMi Studio Group develops the game under license from Capcom. Garena publishes the game across Southeast Asia.
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