Capcom has announced it is partnering with fellow video game development company TiMi Studio Group to create a new Monster Hunter game for smartphones.
According to Capcom, "[It] aims to provide a Monster Hunter smartphone experience like none before through leveraging its popular IP with TiMi Studio Group's production knowhow. The TiMi Studio Group is a subsidiary of Tencent Games and has a track record of co-developing titles with game makers throughout the world. The game is currently in development and will appeal to not only fans of the series but to newcomers as well."
TiMi Studio Group also provided a press release for the announcement on its website. Per the release, the team announced their plans for the game stating, "The in-development game will reproduce the hunting actions that define the Monster Hunter series, and offers players a new game experience unique for mobile devices and phones." TiMi Studio Group also stated that their first-time partnership with Capcom and the opportunity to combine experiences and strengths will lead to a Monster Hunter that can scale to more platforms, thus benefiting gamers.
Capcom is a Japanese video game developer and publisher with several game franchises under its belt. It released its first title Resident Evil in 1996 to massive critical acclaim and commercial success. As a result, the company developed two initial sequels to the game titled Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis in 1998 and 1999 respectively. Since then, Capcom has launched numerous titles in the series with combined sales of more than 110 million units. Apart from Resident Evil, Capcom is responsible for other successful game franchises like Street Fighter and Devil May Cry.