Hunters, To celebrate the first appearance of the elder dragon Velkhana in Monster Hunter Now on July 20th, 2026 (local time), we’re excited to announce the MH Now Summer Hunt 2026! Take on Velkhana in Elder Dragon Interceptions! During this event, Velkhana will be the only elder dragon appearing at Elder Dragon Interception points for all hunters, regardless of whether you have purchased a paid ticket or not. In addition, Elder Dragon Interceptions will occur more frequently at Hunt-a-thon / Elder Dragon Interception points. Friend Link is a great way to join the hunt! When invited through Friend Link, you can participate in an Elder Dragon Interception even if you’re far away from an Interception point. Invite your friends and challenge Velkhana together as many times as you can! Quest rewards will also include Friend Link Tokens, so be sure to make use of them. New riftborne monsters, Bishaten and Lagombi, arrive! With the update on the same day, Riftborne Bishaten and Riftborne Lagombi will also appear, and weapons forged from their materials will become eligible for style customization. These weapons are also featured defense weapons for Season 10 Wave 2, so don’t miss the opportunity to upgrade them as well! Special Summer Hunt Tickets available each day! Purchasing a Special Summer Hunt Ticket grants a variety of useful effects, including increased Elder Dragon Interception rewards, a 50% expanded access range, and large monsters reappearing in just 30 minutes. As a bonus, each ticket also includes Ultra Hunting Tickets that can be used during this event! Not only will this help you make the most of Velkhana’s debut event, but it will also make it easier to challenge field monsters so you can gather the equipment needed to hunt Riftborne Bishaten and Riftborne Lagombi, and to take down Velkhana. Special Summer Hunt Tickets will be sold separately for each day of the event. The event will run for one week, so choose the days that fit your schedule, pick up a ticket, and get ready to challenge Velkhana!

Hunters, The elder dragon event Banquet of Calamity is coming! During the event period, only Elder Dragon Interceptions will appear at Hunt-a-thon / Elder Dragon Interception points. In addition, the access range will be expanded by 50% at all times, making it easier to participate in Elder Dragon Interceptions and hunt monsters on the field! Malzeno will appear more frequently in Elder Dragon Interceptions! The Malzeno Set features skills that increase dragon element attack power. Forge and upgrade this armor, alongside weapons forged from Stygian Zinogre materials, which are dragon element weapons and also featured defense weapons. Stygian Zinogre will also appear more frequently on the field, making this the perfect chance to upgrade your dragon element equipment in preparation for Base Defense! In addition, a new daily event quest will be available each day throughout the event. By using Friend Link to slay or repel elder dragons, you can earn Friend Link Tokens and Tracker Scopes as rewards. Challenge elder dragons with your friends every day and upgrade your elder dragon equipment!

Hunters, As spring arrives in full bloom, the MH Now Spring Festival 2026 is coming to Monster Hunter Now! The MH Now Spring Festival 2026 features more activity from elder dragons and an event-exclusive weapon! For two full weeks, you’ll be able to challenge elder dragons while enjoying upgrading your event-exclusive equipment. At Hunt-a-thon / Elder Dragon Interception points, only Elder Dragon Interceptions will occur. Make use of Friend Link and take on Namielle, whose materials can be used to forge featured defense weapons! The field will also be packed with monsters, including riftborne monsters, giving you a great opportunity to progress your weapon style customization! In addition, your access range will be expanded by 50% throughout the event, making it easier to join field hunts and Elder Dragon Interceptions. Don’t miss the event-exclusive weapon, the Rose Assault light bowgun! This weapon can be style customized, and is also one of the featured defense weapons for Season 9 Wave 2. During the event, you’ll also be able to collect materials needed to forge, upgrade, and style customize it, so enjoy the event while upgrading in preparation for Riftcharged Great Girros! Take on elder dragons and upgrade your event equipment! MH Now Spring Festival 2026 begins!

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!

Hunters, Elder dragons are appearing in droves for the new event, Catastrophe at Summer’s End! Some highlights of this event include only Elder Dragon Interception points occurring on the field, as well as a 50% increased access range, allowing even easier access to Elder Dragon Interceptions. There will also be more rewards than usual, so it’s the perfect opportunity to take on elder dragons and collect as much of their materials as you can! As an added bonus, monsters with elements that hit right at the weaknesses of the featured elder dragons will also be appearing, meaning you can upgrade your equipment more easily to take them on with confidence!

Hunters, The Summer Hunt is back to brighten up your summer! Get your equipment ready to face the elder dragon Namielle, appearing during the event period. Event-exclusive equipment can be upgraded to a certain grade without requiring Zenny or gatherable materials - just use special upgrade tickets earned during the event! Plus, during the event, this equipment and the exclusive skill Sweltering Summer 2025 will be boosted. And don’t miss the paid online event, MH Now Summer Hunt 2025: Sea of Monsters, taking place July 26th and 27th, 2025 (local time). For full details, check here. Let’s make this summer unforgettable in Monster Hunter Now!

Hunters, We’re excited to announce the paid online event, MH Now Summer Hunt 2025: Sea of Monsters, running July 26th (Sat) – July 27th (Sun), 2025 (local time)! For the first time ever in Monster Hunter Now, the elder dragon Namielle makes its debut! By purchasing an event ticket, you’ll unlock no cooldown time after joining Elder Dragon Interceptions and Hunt-a-thons, as well as Namielle-only Interceptions, giving you way more opportunities to slay it. There are also a whole lot more exciting bonuses, including Namielle-inspired exclusive layered equipment. In addition, from July 21st, the MH Now Summer Hunt 2025: Seaside Vacation event begins, letting you forge event-exclusive equipment. These weapons and armor will have boosted stats and bonus skills for the duration of the event, greatly increasing their performance. By using this event-exclusive equipment, even new hunters can take on the powerful Namielle! The event also features exclusive quests for ticket holders, so whether you’re a new recruit or a seasoned veteran, this is your chance to dive in. Rally your friends and let’s take down Namielle together!

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!

Hunters, As part of the second update for Season 4: Roars from the Winterwind, Kirin will appear in Elder Dragon Interceptions from Saturday, February 1st, 2025! You can also look forward to the Kirin Set of armor with new skills and additional thunder-element weapons. And to celebrate the arrival of Kirin, we’re hosting a paid online event: Monster Hunter Now Winter Hunt 2025! Purchasing an event ticket ensures that Kirin is the only elder dragon appearing in Elder Dragon Interceptions during the event period. Don’t miss this opportunity to take on Kirin and upgrade your equipment! Ticket holders will also receive an exclusive layered armor set featuring Kirin. Let’s brave the cold this winter and join the hunt!

Hunters, As if heralding the start of a new year, elder dragons Nergigante, Teostra, and Kushala Daora are showing signs of increased activity! Be vigilant, as this suggests that we’re about to see more Elder Dragon Interception points than usual. In response, we’ve prepared limited-time quests themed around repelling and slaying elder dragons. What’s more, basic rewards for repelling or slaying these monsters will be higher than usual. A special pack featuring layered equipment perfect for the New Year will also be available in the shop so don’t miss it! Join forces with your fellow hunters and take on the elder dragons!