The series has sparked a social phenomenon known as the 'Monster Hunter Craze' by introducing a new kind of communication style for players through cooperative play focused on hunting monsters with their friends. Games in the 'Monster Hunter' series are action RPGs that pit players against giant monsters in a beautiful natural environment. (Capcom) today announced that 'Monster Hunter Explore', a new title for smartphones (Android/iOS), has already surpassed one million downloads. You can also read our previous impressions of Dauntless here for more on the title.Capcom Co., Ltd. In the video above, you can see us team up with several developers from Phoenix Labs to take on Shrike, a giant owl-like monster that makes its home in a forest. We had an opportunity to go hands-on with Dauntless at PAX East 2018 last month. Likewise, Dauntless does not offer any type of loot boxes to purchase. However, the developer stress that these will strictly be cosmetic in nature and won't have any bearing on the gameplay. Phoenix Labs says that Dauntless and all of its future expansions will remain free-to-play, but players will also have the option to purchase customization items for their Slayers. Phoenix Labs has acknowledged the issues on Twitter, saying it is 'working to resolve issues with matchmaking.' Many players are reportedly having trouble connecting to the server, with queue wait times estimated to last an hour or longer.

Those looking to jump into the game can download it for free from its official website however, like many online titles at launch, Dauntless is currently experiencing some technical issues. By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's

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