Dauntless – the free-to-play Monster Hunter-like from Phoenix Labs – is because of completely migrate to the Epic Store. Previously solely out there direct from its builders, its outdated launcher will likely be retired, and gamers will likely be transferred over to Epic’s account system, although no date has been introduced. Working with Epic has its perks; as soon as it launches on PS4 and Xbox One, it’ll supply full cross-platform multiplayer, hopefully guaranteeing that there’ll be loads of folks to play with. You can see the full announcement here, with data on how migration works in the event you’ve performed earlier than.
From the sounds of Phoenix Labs’s announcement, the migration gained’t be particularly hurried, they usually’ve acquired no agency date nailed down for it but. As far as I can inform, there’s no actual down-side to this, and the primary perk for gamers is cross-platform play beneath a unified account system. Dauntless will likely be in good firm alongside Fortnite, particularly contemplating how comparable its new seasonal ‘hunt pass’ system seems to be to the battle royale juggernaut. It’s a format that appears more and more standard within the free-to-play sphere, and appears a very good match for a game about trying cool whilst you struggle.
Of course, this doesn’t change the truth that Dauntless is now up in opposition to the leviathan that’s Monster Hunter: World on Steam. Being free-to-play provides it a bonus, and its breezy, grind-light method to bashing huge critters helps set it aside (see Edwin’s preview from back in 2017). After eighteen years on consoles, it’s made a shocking splash right here, and any competitor goes to must carry its A-game, though maybe the curiosity in Monster Hunter may broaden the market. It’ll be fascinating to see how the game stacks up in opposition to its monstrous rival when it correctly launches later this yr.
In the meantime, Dauntless is on the market now, free-to-play and in open beta. Find it on its official page here. There’s no date for it but, however when it makes the hop to the Epic Store, you’ll find it here.
