The bigger they are, the harder it is to make them fall in Monster Hunter Outlanders. In this exhilarating mobile take on the acclaimed Monster Hunter series, lead a squad of heroes to defeat massive predators across the expansive open world of Aesoland. Here’s why we love tackling its toothy challenges:

Rathalos. Anjanath. Diablos! Famous Monster Hunter foes are here in all their scary splendor. Observe their behavior to track them down. The fast-paced fights that follow are filled with intense attacks and white-knuckle evasions.

Squad members like the longsword fighter Midori and the support archer Madelyn can mean the difference between a successful hunt and a restart. You can control them directly or have them help out on their own. Want to bring real-world pals into the mix? Battle cooperatively with up to three other players.

There’s so much to explore in Aesoland. Build catapults and zip lines to quickly cross the terrain. Scoop up resources to craft restorative items and forge powerful new gear. It’s a big world out there—who knows what secrets it holds?

Need a specific monster part to upgrade equipment? Use the lock-on system to target that lucrative section rather than attacking randomly. And always wield a weapon with sever damage if you’re aiming for the tail.