Hunters,
Season 9: Skybound Scalestorm is now live!
The weapon type, insect glaive, has arrived in Monster Hunter Now.
Seregios, Almudron, and Viper Tobi-Kadachi have also been added, along with the newly introduced Riftborne Zinogre.
In addition, Friend Link is now available, letting you hunt with friends no matter where you are.
Grab your new weapon and dive into the hunts of the new season!
Update Details
For all the details on the updates below, check out the Mar. 5 announcement.
- Additional weapon type: Insect Glaive
- The Hunter Guide includes video tutorials explaining how to use the insect glaive! Check it out here.
- Additional monsters: Seregios, Almudron, Viper Tobi-Kadachi
- Additional riftborne monster: Zinogre
- Materials required to forge and upgrade weapons made from Zinogre materials are currently reduced. Please check in-game for details.
- New skills
- Monster unlock quests
- Season Supply Items
Introducing Friend Link: Hunt with Friends Anywhere!
Starting in Season 9, the new feature Friend Link is now available!
With Friend Link, you can hunt together with friends from anywhere, regardless of distance. It’s perfect for taking on formidable monsters together!
For more details, please see the Update From the Developers: New Feature Friend Link.
Friend Link Release Campaign
To celebrate the launch of Friend Link, a campaign is now live on the official Discord server where you can receive an offer redemption code.
Please see Campaign Information for details.
Get the Season 9 Pass
Get your hands on a new Season Pass for Season 9!
With the Premium Plan, you can unlock rewards early on at Tier 1 and Tier 2, including +1,000 Item Box Expansion and 4 Special Carving Knives. As you progress through the tiers, you’ll also earn monster materials (Seregios, Almudron, Viper Tobi-Kadachi, and Zinogre), as well as Ultra Hunting Tickets, Weapon Refining Parts, Armor Refining Parts, and more.
To celebrate the release of Friend Link, we’re holding a campaign on the official Discord server where you can receive an offer redemption code.
React to the designated post in the server to receive a code via Discord DM that can be redeemed for in-game items.
- The official Discord server supports Japanese and English only.
Items Redeemable with the Offer Redemption Code
- Friend Link Token ×3
Campaign Period
Participation Period
Thursday, March 19th, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. – Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, at 2:59 p.m. (UTC)
Code Distribution Period
Friday, March 20th, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. – Friday, April 10th, 2026, at 2:59 p.m. (UTC)
- Codes will be distributed sequentially during the period. Please note that it may take several days from the time you react until the code is sent.
- Dates and times are subject to change without notice.
How to Participate
You must join the official Monster Hunter Now Discord server to participate. React to the designated post during the participation period to receive the reward.
How to Receive Your Reward
An offer redemption code will be sent to you via Discord DM.
Please ensure that “Allow direct messages from server members” is enabled in your Discord settings in advance.
- Each user may receive only one code.
- Each code can be used only once.
Additional Information
- Make sure to restart your app to enjoy the update.
- See the release notes for other update information.
- See the community forum announcement for additional notes and details on Season 9 and the update.
- Update and event details are subject to change without notice.
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