Hunters, Monster Hunter Now is about to celebrate its 3rd anniversary, and with it comes the launch of Season 11: Ashes of Ignition! Season 11 Wave 1 introduces Brachydios and Aurora Somnacanth to Monster Hunter Now for the very first time! To coincide with Brachydios’s arrival, a fifth habitat, the new volcano habitat, will be added. Riftborne subspecies monsters are finally here as Riftborne Azure Rathalos makes its debut! By raising a riftborne subspecies weapon’s style customization level to 10, you’ll unlock an additional equipment skill for that weapon, giving you even more flexibility when building your loadouts. Riftborne Aknosom also joins the hunt! In addition, Step-Up Quests, which cause stronger monsters to appear on the field, and a new feature that does the opposite will be added, allowing you to tailor the difficulty of your hunts to match your equipment progression. Season 11 Wave 2 and beyond will bring even more fun, including Riftborne Black Diablos and exciting autumn events! And this November, we’re excited to announce our live event, Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2026 Osaka! The elder dragon Amatsu will make its debut at the live event! Stay tuned for more details in the announcement coming September 3! Join the hunt for the 3rd anniversary and Season 11!

Hunters, Season 10: Halcyon Crimsonbolts has officially arrived! For the first time in Monster Hunter Now, Stygian Zinogre and Shogun Ceanataur make their debut. In addition, Riftborne Bazelgeuse also arrives! And starting in Season 10 Wave 2, the elder dragon Velkhana will be making its first appearance in Monster Hunter Now. Forge powerful weapons and armor, team up with friends, and prepare to take on these formidable monsters!

Hunters, A new season is about to begin! During this event, monsters added in Season 10 will appear more frequently. Weapons forged from Stygian Zinogre and Bazelgeuse materials are featured defense weapons for Wave 1, so make sure to hunt plenty of them. For this event, Bazelgeuse will also appear directly on the field for a limited time! Use Friend Link to invite friends to hunt together, and take advantage of Local Paintball Hunt Rewards earned from in-person group hunts to get a strong start before taking on Riftcharged Banbaro in Base Defense! Learn more about Friend Link here. Learn more about Local Paintball Hunt Rewards here.

Hunters, Summer’s just around the corner, and Season 10: Halcyon Crimsonbolts is coming in hot with it! With Season 10 Wave 1, prepare to take on Stygian Zinogre and Shogun Ceanataur for the very first time in Monster Hunter Now! On top of that, Riftborne Bazelgeuse also arrives! Normally, Bazelgeuse only appears through invasions, but during the Season 10 Kickoff Event, it will appear directly on the field for a limited time, making this the perfect chance to upgrade your equipment. Make use of the kickoff event and Friend Link to hunt the arriving monsters, upgrade your equipment, and prepare for Base Defense! We’re also revealing part of what’s coming in Season 10 Wave 2 and beyond. From the arrival of the elder dragon Velkhana and Riftborne Mizutsune to summer events and more, there’s plenty to look forward to! Stay tuned for future updates. Join the hunt in Season 10!

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!

Hunters, A new season begins! During this event, monsters debuting in Season 9 will be appearing more frequently. Weapons forged from Seregios and Zinogre materials are featured defense weapons, so be sure to hunt them as much as you can! In addition, weapons forged from Kirin materials will also be featured defense weapons this Wave - a first for elder dragons! Throughout this event, only Elder Dragon Interceptions will occur at Hunt-a-thon/Elder Dragon Interception points, and Kirin will be appearing more frequently. Make the most of Friend Link and get a strong start as you prepare for Base Defense! For more details, please see Make the Most of Friend Link.

Hunters, With the arrival of spring, Season 9: Skybound Scalestorm is almost here! The wait is over! The insect glaive is finally coming to Monster Hunter Now. Command your Kinsect and unleash stylish midair attack actions as you take to the skies. Experience the exhilarating hunts that only Monster Hunter Now can deliver. Seregios, Almudron, and Viper Tobi-Kadachi will also make their first appearance in Monster Hunter Now. Riftborne Zinogre joins the hunt as well, and weapons forged from Zinogre materials can be upgraded through style customization. Friend Link also arrives, allowing you to team up with friends for a hunt no matter the distance. A new world of Monster Hunter Now begins! Take on formidable monsters you couldn’t slay alone and challenge newly added monsters together with friends. The hunt continues in Season 9!

Hunters, Season 8: Interdimensional Defenders is now live! Astalos, Quematrice, and Goss Harag join Monster Hunter Now, and Khezu also joins us as a new riftborne monster. Plus, a brand-new feature, Base Defense, is here! Team up with hunters gathered at the same exploration base and take on powerful riftcharged monsters. A new era of hunting begins!

Hunters, A brand-new season begins! During this event, the appearance rates of the monsters joining Season 8, Astalos, Goss Harag, and Quematrice, as well as the newly added Riftborne Khezu, will be boosted! One of the objectives of Season 8 will be to slay the riftcharged monster that appears in the final week of each month-long Wave (exploration period), starting with this event. First up is Riftcharged Rathian, arriving in January, so let’s prepare! Weapons forged from Astalos and Khezu materials, both of which appear more frequently in this event, are designated featured defense weapons, granting a bonus when used against riftcharged monsters. Gather plenty of Astalos and Khezu materials and get ready for the coming challenge! For the riftcharged monster appearance schedule, please check the link here.

Hunters, Winter is nearly here and with it comes Season 8: Interdimensional Defenders Astalos, Quematrice, and Goss Harag make their first appearance in Monster Hunter Now, alongside Riftborne Khezu! At exploration bases, new Base Defense events begin. Team up with fellow hunters in your area to take on powerful riftcharged monsters together. Dive into a new season and join the hunt!