Hunters,
Starting Thursday, November 20th, 2025 (local time), the elder dragon Malzeno will appear in Elder Dragon Interceptions! To celebrate its debut, we’ll be holding the online event Autumn Hunt 2025!
By purchasing an event ticket, you’ll enjoy the following benefits: No cooldown after joining Elder Dragon Interceptions or Hunt-a-thons, and Elder Dragon Interceptions will feature only Malzeno, giving you far more chances to slay it. On top of that, you can earn special rewards such as exclusive layered equipment inspired by Malzeno and an exclusive Autumn Hunt 2025 sticker.
This paid event will be held across two periods: Nov. 20 (Thu) – Nov. 21 (Fri) and Nov. 22 (Sat) – Nov. 23 (Sun). Choose the timing that works best for you, and get ready to take on Malzeno!
About Malzeno
A dragon covered with elegant silver scales. It uses the Qurio to drain the life energy of other living creatures, creeping around at night and attacking its prey from behind. It appears almost regal to start with, but after draining enough energy, it can turn a violent, fresh-blood crimson. This form is known as the “Bloodening” and is widely feared.
- Weakness: Dragon
Autumn Hunt 2025 Dates
A. Thursday, November 20th, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. – Friday, November 21st, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (local time)
B. Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. – Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (local time)
- A ticket may be purchased for only one of the above times.
Event ticket price: $8.99
A special bundle will also be available on the Web Store for $8.99, which includes an Item Box Expansion as a bonus!
- Tickets will go on sale around Wednesday, November 5th.
Exclusive Perks for Event Ticket Holders
- Receive Malzeno Motif layered equipment upon purchase.
- Receive an exclusive MH Now Autumn Hunt 2025 sticker upon purchase.
- Elder Dragon Interceptions will feature only Malzeno.
Kushala Daora, Teostra, Nergigante, Kirin, Chameleos, and Namielle will not appear on the field for ticket holders during the event and will return afterward. - No cooldown after joining Elder Dragon Interceptions and Hunt-a-thons, allowing you to join at any time.
- Elder Dragon Interceptions will occur more frequently at points where Hunt-a-thons and Elder Dragon Interceptions usually occur.
- Large monsters will reappear after 30 minutes.
- The access range will be expanded by 50% at all times, and you will get double the materials from slaying small monsters and from gathering points.
Cannot be combined with a Wander Orb, Wander Droplet, or Wander Powder. - Access to the limited-time quest, Autumn Hunt 2025.
Limited-Time Quest: Autumn Hunt 2025
Take on a limited-time quest to slay or repel Malzeno! Only available to ticket holders.
Main rewards lineup:
- Exclusive hunter medal
- Exclusive guild card background
- Weapon Refining Parts
- Armor Refining Parts
- Malzeno materials
Additional Information
- Malzeno will also appear in Elder Dragon Interceptions for those who have not purchased the paid event ticket.
- Event quests will be available between Thursday, November 20th, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. and Friday, November 21st, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (local time) OR Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (local time). Be sure to complete the quests and receive your rewards between these times.
- See the FAQ for the opening hours of Elder Dragon Interceptions.
- More details will be shared in the upcoming announcement for the MH Now Autumn Hunt 2025, scheduled for release around Tuesday, November 11th. Please also look out for the paid event FAQ, which will be published ahead of the event.
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