Monster Hunter Outlanders Pre-Registrations Open and Savvy Games Group CEO Steps Down

Pre-registrations have officially opened on the App Store and Google Play for Monster Hunter Outlanders. Alongside this rollout, the game introduced a new flagship monster, the Elder Dragon Ruger Aidal, which was initially unveiled during Gamescom.

In subscription service news, Xbox Game Pass is set to launch monthly limits on cloud playtime starting in November. Subscribers will have included hours that vary by tier, and once those hours are exhausted, players can purchase additional cloud playtime through the Xbox Store.

Meanwhile, leadership shifts are underway at Savvy Games Group as CEO Brian Ward steps down from his role. Ward informed staff that it was the right time for new leadership to take over, prompting Turqi Alnowaiser to step in as interim acting CEO while a search for a permanent successor is conducted.

Additional industry developments include Sony Music Entertainment Japan moving to acquire a 23.29% stake in Puzzle & Dragons developer GungHo Online Entertainment, making them the largest shareholder. In China, language-learning platform Duolingo has partnered with NetEase title Eggy Party to offer exclusive rewards, marking Duolingo's first collaboration campaign in the country.