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Hunters,
Read on to find out what’s happening during Season 10 Wave 1!
With Season 10 beginning on June 18th, Stygian Zinogre, Shogun Ceanataur, and Riftborne Bazelgeuse are arriving!
To celebrate the start of the new season, Bazelgeuse will not only invade hunts, but will also appear directly on the field for a limited time during the Season 10 Kickoff event!
Check out the full Season 10 details here.
Riftcharged Banbaro will appear in the first Base Defense wave of Season 10. Featured defense weapons for this wave will be weapons forged from Stygian Zinogre and Bazelgeuse materials. Prepare through each event and get ready for the challenge ahead!
In addition, a collaboration event with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is coming. Be sure to get the exclusive layered equipment and hunter medal available only during this event!
Wave Schedule
Season 10 Wave 1 Topics
- During Wave 1, you’ll have plenty of chances to hunt the newly added monsters! In particular, the Season 10 Kickoff event is the perfect opportunity to get a strong start to the season.
- Riftborne Bazelgeuse normally only appears through invasions, but during the Season 10 Kickoff event, it will appear directly on the field like other monsters. It will also appear in monster outbreaks, making this a great opportunity to forge equipment and work on style customization!
Don’t miss out!
Season 10 Wave 1
Wave period
Start: Jun. 18, 2026 (Thu) 9:00 a.m. (local)
End: Jul. 19, 2026 (Sun) 11:59 p.m. (local)
- Submitting exploration reports at exploration bases, as well as earning Exploration Emblems and Slaying Emblems, will also be possible from the start of the Wave.
Outbreak Target Monster
Riftborne Bazelgeuse (8★)
Outbreak Times
Jul. 3, 2026 (Fri) 6:00–6:59 p.m. (local)
Jul. 4, 2026 (Sat) 5:00–5:59 p.m. (local)
Jul. 5, 2026 (Sun) 5:00–5:59 p.m. (local)
- Sign-up roster opens Jun. 26, 2026 (Fri)
- Please note that the times for Jul. 4 (Sat) and Jul. 5 (Sun) differ from previous outbreaks.
Outbreak Sign-Up Rewards
Exclusive hunter medal: Riftborne Bazelgeuse Outbreak Medal
Medal Conditions
- You must sign up to participate and slay at least 1 target monster at the base and during the time slot you signed up for.
- Awarded after the time slot ends.
- Medal is awarded only once per Wave.
Monster Outbreak Goal Rewards
Rewards vary based on your base’s level.
| Base Level | Midway Rewards | Goal Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| 3 or less | None | Bazelgeuse Tail × 4 Bazelgeuse Claw × 4 Bazelgeuse Wing × 4 Bazelgeuse Glandflux × 4 2,000 zenny 500 base reputation |
| 4-6 | 100 base reputation | Bazelgeuse Tail × 5 Bazelgeuse Claw × 5 Bazelgeuse Wing × 5 Bazelgeuse Glandflux × 5 2,000 zenny 500 base reputation |
| 7-8 | 200 base reputation | Bazelgeuse Tail × 6 Bazelgeuse Claw × 6 Bazelgeuse Wing × 6 Bazelgeuse Glandflux × 6 2,000 zenny 500 base reputation |
| 9 or more | 300 base reputation | Bazelgeuse Tail × 7 Bazelgeuse Claw × 7 Bazelgeuse Wing × 7 Bazelgeuse Glandflux × 7 2,000 zenny 500 base reputation |
Conditions for Receiving Goal Rewards
Rewards can be obtained if the following conditions are met:
- Submit at least one exploration report at that exploration base between the start of the Wave and the end of the monster outbreak.
- Slay at least one target monster at that base.
Rewards can be earned each time the goal is achieved during an outbreak period. Rewards are granted after each time slot ends.
Even if the conditions are met at multiple exploration bases during the same time window, rewards can only be claimed from one exploration base.
Introduced the same matchmaking feature used in Base Defense to monster outbreaks
If matchmaking cannot be established within the vicinity of the nearest exploration base, players will also be matched with hunters from nearby exploration bases.
- Depending on the base, this change may not improve the situation in all cases.
- Please note that matchmaking is not guaranteed.
Base Defense Active Period
Jul. 13, 2026 (Mon) – Jul. 19, 2026 (Sun) (local)
- Set to appear at certain times during this period.
Riftcharged Monster
Banbaro
| Featured Defense Weapons | Defense Points Bonus |
|---|---|
| Weapons forged primarily from Stygian Zinogre materials | 60% |
| Weapons forged primarily from Bazelgeuse materials | 60% |
- When challenging a riftcharged monster, using a featured defense weapon grants a Defense Points bonus.
For how to make use of featured defense weapons, see here.
Riftborne Bazelgeuse Arrives
Dates & Times
From Thursday, June 18th, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. (UTC)
New Riftborne Monster: Bazelgeuse
Bazelgeuse arrives as a new riftborne monster! With this, it will now be possible to customize the style of Bazelgeuse weapons.
And for a limited time only, you’ll need fewer materials to forge and upgrade Bazelgeuse weapons!
Season 10 Wave 1 Event Lineup
Season 10 Kickoff
Dates & Times
Thursday, June 18th, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. – Sunday, June 28th, 2026, at 2:59 p.m. (UTC)
Find more Stygian Zinogre and Shogun Ceanataur, both arriving in Season 10, as well as Bazelgeuse newly added as a riftborne monster! Forge and upgrade featured defense weapons forged from Stygian Zinogre and Bazelgeuse materials.
During this event, Bazelgeuse will appear on the field like other monsters for the first time ever. This is your chance to hunt plenty of them and work on weapon style customization, so don’t miss it!
Elder Dragon Interception Event: Banquet of Calamity
Dates & Times
Monday, June 29th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. – Sunday, July 5th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (local time)
During the event period, only Elder Dragon Interception points will appear, and basic rewards for both repelling and slaying elder dragons will be increased. Take this opportunity to challenge a variety of elder dragons and forge or upgrade your equipment!
Monster Hunter Stories 3 Collab
Dates & Times
Monday, June 29th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. – Sunday, July 19th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (local time)
A collaboration event with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is coming! Be sure to get the exclusive layered equipment and hunter medal available only during this event!
Driftsmelting Bonanza!
Dates & Times
Monday, July 6th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. – Sunday, July 12th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (local time)
Stygian Zinogre, Bazelgeuse, Shogun Ceanataur, and more will become more active, and a new driftstone is also coming! Stay tuned for more details.
Upgrade Rush Quest
Dates & Times
Monday, July 13th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. – Sunday, July 19th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (local time)
Find more Stygian Zinogre and Bazelgeuse, and enjoy more slay rewards than usual. During the event, you’ll also have a chance to obtain materials like Shining Eggs!
Base Defense will also be happening at exploration bases during this period. Upgrade your equipment and take on the riftcharged monster!
Event-Exclusive Packs
Limited-time packs will be available from the in-game shop and Web Store.
Reissue layered equipment will also be for sale in the in-game shop!
Sales Period
Wednesday, July 1st, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. – Friday, July 31st, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (UTC)
What's Included
◆ Summer Vacation A Pack
Summer Vacation A Layered Equipment
- Comes in 4 parts: head, chest, arms, and legs.
- Since this is reissued layered equipment, it cannot be purchased if you already own it.
◆ Summer Vacation B Pack
Summer Vacation B Layered Equipment
- Comes in 4 parts: head, chest, arms, and legs.
- Since this is reissued layered equipment, it cannot be purchased if you already own it.
Other limited-time packs will also be for sale! Check the in-game shop and Web Store for more details once sales begin.
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Additional Information
- You will need to have completed the prologue in order to participate in events.
- Driftsmelting can be unlocked by completing the pre-season story.
- Check the announcements for each event for more information.
- Event dates and details are subject to change without notice.
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