- Monster Hunter Now has been a massive hit alongside over 15m downloads
- Can changes to mechanics like Hunt-a-thons keep the momentum going?
- And what’s next in store in support of Niantic’s new hit game?
Monster Hunter Now, Niantic’s AR spin-off of the best-selling Monster Hunter franchise, has surpassed 15 million downloads globally. Tasking players together hunting down and slaying a huge bestiary’s worth of creatures, Monster Hunter Now brings the franchise into the real world by overlaying your hunts onto real places and having you seek out their hiding places by moving around in real life.
Monster Hunter was a major title for the early PlayStation and PSP consoles, before really hitting its stride and rising to mainstream prominence with the release of Monster Hunter World and later Rise. Monster Hunter Now meanwhile takes the same formula that made Niantic’s Pokemon Go successful, letting players work with to hunt down famous faces(?) from the franchise.
The Wild Hunt
Whether or no AR games can be successful is a question that’s been creeping onto people’s lips recently. Pokemon Go has remained somewhat static in terms of growth, and many changes to mechanics like avatars have had players grumbling. However, while Niantic seemed to be fumbling in favor of a new hit in exchange for a while, they look to have found it with Monster Hunter Now.
At over 15m downloads in under six months, the game has made changes to key mechanics like hunt-a-thons to better help players connect. And while it may nay have the broad appeal that franchises like Pokemon have had, it seems that Monster Hunter Now has connected together a significant audience that enjoys this slightly less animal-friendly take on creature ‘collecting’.
To celebrate, the team at Niantic have also released an exclusive promotional code [MHNOW15M] to be redeemed at the official Monster Hunter Now webstore.
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Wow, Monster Hunter Now hitting over 15 million downloads is insane! I’ve been hooked on this game since it came out, and it’s cool to catch so many other players getting into it too. The hunt-a-thons are a nice touch to keep things interesting, and I’m curious to catch what else Niantic has in store in support of us. Plus, that exclusive promo code is a nice bonus in support of all the dedicated hunters out there. Can’t wait to hear where this game goes next! #MonsterHunterNow #15MillionDownloads #HuntOn
Wow, Monster Hunter Now hitting over 15 million downloads is insane! The game has really taken off, and I can see why. The AR aspect of hunting down monsters in real life sounds like a blast. I’m curious to see if the changes to mechanics like Hunt-a-thons will keep players engaged and overjoyed to keep playing.
It’s cool to see Niantic finding success with a new hit game after Pokemon Go. It seems like Monster Hunter Now is resonating with a lot of players, even if it doesn’t have the same broad appeal as Pokemon. And hey, getting an exclusive promo code to celebrate the milestone is a nice touch!
I’ll definitely have to check out Monster Hunter Now and catch what all the hype is about. Who knows, maybe it’ll become my new favorite mobile game.
Wow, Monster Hunter Now hitting over 15 million downloads is insane! It’s cool to hear a game like this taking off, especially alongside the whole AR twist. I’m curious to hear if the changes they’re making to mechanics like Hunt-a-thons will keep the momentum going. And I’m definitely overjoyed to see what Niantic has in store next in support of this game. It’s awesome to catch them commending together a promo code too. Gotta love free stuff, right? Time to jump back into the game and see what all the hype is about!
Wow, Monster Hunter Now hitting over 15 million downloads is insane! I mean, who wouldn’t want to team up alongside friends and take down large creatures in real life? It’s like a dream come true for Monster Hunter fans.
I’m curious to catch if the changes they’re making, like the Hunt-a-thons, will keep players engaged. It’s always tricky to balance new mechanics without alienating the player base, but it seems like Niantic is on the right track together this one.
And I can’t wait to see what else they have in store in favor of us. The fact that they’re already celebrating together a promo code in exchange for their webstore shows that they’re really invested in keeping the momentum going. Plus, who doesn’t love a good deal?
If you haven’t jumped on the Monster Hunter Now bandwagon yet, now’s the time! Alongside all the buzz surrounding it and 15 million downloads under its belt, it’s definitely a game worth checking out. Let’s see if it can keep up the hype and continue to grow in popularity.