Hunters, Exploration bases are officially launching with Season 7! Thank you for helping us with beta testing in July. With the full release, we’d like to share an overview of its features along with the improvements made based on beta feedback.

Hunters, With the fast-approaching beginning of autumn comes Season 7: Advent of the Exploration Base! This season brings more fierce foes: Espinas, Garangolm, and Lunagaron, plus the fearsome Riftborne Deviljho. We’ll welcome the official launch of exploration bases, which had only been available during beta tests until now, along with a new feature that makes it easier to encounter quest-target monsters in the field. On top of that, style customization, first introduced in Season 6, is receiving a major upgrade, and parameters will be boosted at each level. Style customization allows you to change your weapon’s style, altering its actions. Are you ready for a brand-new season of hunts?!

Hunters, Starting August 11th, a packed lineup of events awaits! Read all about them below. 1. A New Riftborne Monster Appears: Great Girros! You’ll now be able to access style customization for weapons that use Great Girros materials. 2. Style Selection Available for Great Swords! Following the sword & shield, long sword, and light bowgun, the great sword gets its own style options. Choose between a combo-heavy style or a counter-focused style to suit your strategy. 3. Event: Even Happier Great Sword Hunting! - Certain great swords and armor will be boosted during the event - More group hunt rewards - Exclusive quests: Take on unique challenges using specific types of great swords and armor 4. Rack up Zenny with event bonuses! During the Even Happier Great Sword Hunting! event, you’ll have a chance to get Shining, Gleaming, or Dazzling Eggs, which can be traded for Zenny in your Item Box. Stay cool and keep hunting together this summer!

Hunters, We’re seeing increased activity from Zinogre, Rajang, Tobi-Kadachi, Khezu, and Tzitzi-Ya-Ku, and Kirin has been spotted in Elder Dragon Interceptions! During this upcoming event, you’ll be able to obtain a new type of Mysterious Driftstone for slaying monsters. This driftstone can be used to grant the new skill, Timed Charger, or the existing skill, Headstrong, to your armor. On top of that, you’ll have a higher chance of receiving Crimson/Azure/Amber/Cyan/Pale Driftstones when slaying monsters other than the ones listed above. This is your chance to grab the driftstones you’ve been looking for more easily than usual! And don’t forget: the required walking distance for smelting driftstones obtained during the event is reduced from 5 km to just 1 km. Make the most of this opportunity to get smelting!

We’re launching a beta test for a new feature that is currently in development for Monster Hunter Now: Exploration Bases! Exploration bases are local landmarks that hunters can grow together by collecting Exploration Emblems (found at gathering points (L), etc.) and submitting exploration reports. Work with other hunters in your area to uplevel your base! To close out the test, the final two days will feature monster outbreaks at exploration bases. The higher the base’s level, the greater the slaying goal - but also the rewards! Your feedback during this beta period is incredibly valuable. We’d love to hear from you via the Community Forum or on social media!

Hunters, We’re seeing increased activity from Teostra, Bazelgeuse, Mizutsune, Nightshade Paolumu, Tzitzi-Ya-Ku, and Great Girros! Reports also show that a brand-new type of driftstone will be available for you to collect by slaying monsters during this event. This new driftstone offers the chance to grant powerful skills like the newly introduced Ailment Opportunist and the existing Status Sneak Attack and Blast Attack to your armor. What’s more, the distance required for driftsmelting with driftstones acquired during the event will be reduced from 5 km to just 1 km! Hunt monsters, collect driftstones, and get moving to unlock new skills for your equipment!

Hunters, Thank you as always for playing Monster Hunter Now! We’d like to share some details about features coming in the upcoming update, including new additions and improvements.

Hunters, Numbers of Coral Pukei-Pukei, Legiana, Rathian, Arzuros, and Pukei-Pukei are on the rise, Deviljho invasions are expected to increase in volatile territories, and we should even see some Gold Rathian appearances! Reports also show that a brand-new type of driftstone can be obtained when slaying monsters during this event. This new driftstone may grant your armor the skills Critical Boost, Critical Eye, and Weakness Exploit. In addition, look out for Premium Quests, which can be exchanged for Gems in the in-game shop. Don’t miss this chance to hunt large monsters and upgrade your equipment with driftsmelting!

Hunters, The second update of Season 5: The Blossoming Blade is bringing with it the elder dragon Chameleos! Face off against this mighty beast in Elder Dragon Interceptions starting Saturday, May 24th, 2025 (local time), and don’t miss your chance to forge the Mizuha Set armor, featuring a brand-new skill, plus some additional weapons! But that’s not all… From Saturday, May 24th to Sunday, May 25th (local time), we’re hosting a brand-new online paid event: Spring Hunt 2025! Buy your event ticket to enjoy Elder Dragon Interceptions featuring only Chameleos, no waiting times between Elder Dragon Interceptions and Hunt-a-thons, and bonus Chameleos-themed layered equipment with your purchase. What’s more, you’ll get to choose between two Event Exchange Hubs during the event! So sharpen your weapons, rally your friends, and get ready to take down Chameleos!