20 million sales later, Capcom is bringing Monster Hunter Rise to iOS and Android, but for now it's locked behind a Netflix subscription
Monster Hunter Rise is coming to Android and iOS through Netflix, new store listings have revealed today. The game, which originally launched on Nintendo Switch in 2021 and later came to PC, Xbox and PlayStation - and that I thought was superb , even in its most barebones release state - seemingly got a 'soft launch' today on both Apple and Android storefronts. Read more
Monster Hunter Rise, originally launched on Nintendo Switch in 2021, is now making its way to Android and iOS devices through Netflix. The game, which has sold 20 million units worldwide, will require a Netflix membership to download and play on mobile devices. While the mobile version will have minor differences, such as touch controls, Capcom has opted to bring the full-fat Monster Hunter game to mobile hardware.
This comes as Tencent's Monster Hunter Outlanders is set to launch on mobile devices on October 29th, featuring gacha mechanics. Capcom's decision to release the game on Netflix, just as both of these games are launching, raises questions about the publisher's strategy and the future of potential Capcom collaborations.
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