By Niantic
Report updated Apr 14, 2026
Monster Hunter Now
For fans of the Monster Hunter franchise and mobile gamers who enjoy location-based, social AR experiences.
Overview · Full Intel report in progress
Monster Hunter Now is an established games app that is completely free. With a 4.5/5 rating from 350K reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
What is Monster Hunter Now?
Current Momentum
v118.0 · 1w ago
IntenseLast updated 7d ago. 5 versions tracked.
What makes this app unique?
How Is The App's Momentum Right Now?
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What Are The Key Features?
Utilizes location-based tracking to spawn monsters in the player's immediate environment, including forests, deserts, and swamps.
Features tap-based controls optimized for mobile devices to facilitate fast-paced, 75-second hunting sessions.
Allows players to visualize and interact with iconic monsters in their physical surroundings using augmented reality.
Enables players to team up with fellow hunters to take on larger-than-life monsters together.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
Niantic
Encouraging real-world exploration and social connection through augmented reality experiences that gamify physical movement.
Portfolio
4
Apps
Who is Niantic?
Niantic has established a dominant position in the location-based AR category by securing exclusive partnerships with Tier-1 global gaming franchises. Their primary moat is the integration of proprietary mapping technology with social coordination tools, creating a community network effect that is difficult for standalone AR titles to replicate. The launch of Campfire signals a strategic move to build a persistent social infrastructure layer that tethers their disparate game titles into a unified ecosystem.
Who is Niantic for?
- Fans of major gaming IPs
- Casual users looking to gamify walking
- Outdoor exploration through community-driven events
Portfolio momentum
Maintaining an exceptionally high update cadence with 24 releases across 4 active apps in the last 6 months.
What other apps does Niantic make?
Analysis in progress, available soon
What do users think recently?
Analysis in progress, available soon
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What is the competitive landscape for Monster Hunter Now?
How's The Games Market?
How does it evolve in the Games market?
| Category | Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action | Grossing | #66 | |
| Role Playing | Grossing | #98 | ▼6 |
Strategic analysis coming soon
SWOT, key takeaways & outlook
The outtake for Monster Hunter Now
Key Takeaways
This title successfully adapts the core Monster Hunter gameplay loop into a bite-sized, location-based mobile experience.
Where Is It Heading?
Trend analysis
Available very soon