This page collects common questions about Monster Fantasy and answers each one using confirmed information. Because the game is still in development, some details, including the release date and price, have not been finalized.
General Questions
Question | Answer |
|---|---|
What is Monster Fantasy? | It is an action RPG that combines real-time monster hunting with a cozy life simulation and creature taming. Players explore the Kingdom of Eldoras as a customizable amnesiac hero. See Story and Premise for more. |
Who is developing it? | The game is developed and published by Jotoyo, a roughly 20-person studio based in Chengdu, China, founded by Allan Xai. See Development and Kickstarter. |
What platforms is it on? | PC only, running on Windows 11, 64-bit, distributed worldwide through Steam. See Platforms and Release. |
Is it coming to console? | The studio has said its goal is to launch on consoles and PC at the same time, but it cannot confirm console timing yet. PC via Steam remains the only confirmed platform for now. |
When does it release? | The Steam store lists a 2027 target window. The studio plans to finish development in summer 2027 and confirm the final release date then, so 2027 is a target rather than a locked date. |
How much does it cost? | It is a paid game rather than free-to-play. As of August 2026 no price had appeared on the store listing. |
Is there co-op or multiplayer? | Yes. The game supports single-player as well as online co-op and LAN co-op for up to four players, with progress saved to the host who invites the others. See Multiplayer and Co-op. |
How many monsters are there? | Around 50 giant monsters can be hunted for materials. See Monsters. |
Can I tame and ride monsters? | Yes. Defeated monsters can be tamed as pets that age and evolve, and some can be ridden. See Monster Taming and Pets. |
What are the classes? | There are four classes: Warrior, Mage, Archer, and Martial Artist, with a free weapon-based skill system. See Classes. |
Are the villager NPCs AI-powered? | The core NPC dialogue is written by hand, without AI. Separately, the studio is exploring an optional feature that uses AI large language models for free-form conversations with villagers. It is experimental and has not been confirmed for the final release. See AI-Powered NPCs. |
When is the Kickstarter? | The Kickstarter campaign, run as a single campaign page in both English and Japanese, was first set for July 15, 2026, but the studio postponed it in July 2026 to let players try a more complete demo first. A new date has not been announced. |
What is the payment model? | Monster Fantasy is a premium, paid game that fully supports offline single-player alongside multiplayer. The studio has said it has no plans for gacha mechanics or similar systems. |
When can I try it? | A playtest is expected in September 2026, followed by a public demo planned for spring 2027. See Development and Kickstarter. |
What weapons do the classes use? | The Warrior carries a sword and shield, the Swordsman a long sword, and the Archer a bow, while the Mage casts elemental spells and has also been shown fighting in melee. See Classes. |
Is there farming? | Yes. Farming is listed among the life sim activities alongside fishing, chopping wood, mining, cooking, and potion making. See Life Sim Activities. |
What inspired the game? | The studio names Monster Hunter, Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, and Pokemon as influences, and says its goal was to make those systems connect rather than sit side by side. See Development and Kickstarter. |
How long is the game? | Jotoyo estimates that taking in everything, hunting and village life alike, runs past fifty hours. Concentrating on one side of the game shortens that, and chasing combat mastery lengthens it. |
Will there be more classes? | Possibly. The studio has said a fifth class may be added and that the final count is expected to be about four or five, but nothing has been settled. See Classes. |
Is it an online service game? | No. Jotoyo describes it as a single-player game that also has multiplayer functionality, and it fully supports offline play. See Multiplayer and Co-op. |
Has anyone played it yet? | Yes. Jotoyo showed a playable build to media at a preview event in Shanghai in June 2026, covering the combat side. A public playtest is expected in September 2026. See Development and Kickstarter. |
Still Have Questions?
For everything covered above and more, the topic pages linked in each answer go into greater depth. Newcomers may want to start with the Getting Started page, while those curious about day-to-day play can read about Life Sim Activities and the Combat System.