First footage of "Monster Hunter Outlanders"’ new original monster, "Ruga Ealda," has been unveiled! A pre-registration commemorative campaign is currently underway, offering a chance to win a 10,000-yen Amazon gift card.

" gamescom 2026 " kicked off on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in Cologne, Germany.
At this event, the first footage of " Luga Ealda," a new Ancient Dragon-class monster appearing in the mobile game " Monster Hunter Outlanders " (hereinafter "MHO"), currently in development by TiMi Studio Group, was unveiled.
Pre-registration has also begun onGooglePlay and the App Store.

Footage of MHO’s Original New Monster, the Ancient Dragon “Luga Ealda,” Unveiled! Pre-registration Now Open

Luga Ealda is a creature known only through ancient legends passed down on the mysterious Isle of Isolesia, the setting for the adventure.
In the footage, Luga Ealda appears before the adventurers in a divine form, only to instantly transform into a sun-like ball of fire that incinerates everything around it.
Why did it unleash its power in front of the adventurers, and how does this relate to the mysteries of Isolesia Island?
Since this video is central to the story, be sure to check it out!

Pre-Registration Campaign Now Live! Win a 10,000-yen Amazon Gift Card

To coincide with the video’s release, pre-registration has begun onGooglePlay and the App Store.
Additionally, to celebrate the start of pre-registration, a campaign is currently underway on the official MHO X account ( @MHO_Japan ).
Here’s how to enter:

• 1. Follow the official MHO X account ( @MHO_Japan )
• 2. Quote-retweet the eligible post with the hashtag "#Rugaelarda"

Ten winnerswill be selected at random to receive a10,000-yen Amazon gift card, and another ten will receive MHO original merchandise.
The campaign runs until Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Please check the MHO official website for campaign terms and conditions and other details.