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!

Hunters, Season 7 is entering its final stage, and the Season 7 Climax event is approaching! During this event, the monsters appearing more frequently will change between the first and second halves. In the first half, monsters like Brute Tigrex and Fulgur Anjanath will appear more frequently, whereas the second half will feature monsters introduced throughout Season 7, from Espinas to Riftborne Legiana! Additionally, Mysterious Driftstones J, K, and L, which first appeared in Season 7, will also make a return. Season 8 is just around the corner, so stay tuned for more updates on that coming soon. Until then, make the most of the final days of Season 7!

Hunters, To celebrate the arrival of a new riftborne monster, Riftborne Legiana, a special event is coming! During this event, Legiana will be appearing more frequently. With the debut of Riftborne Legiana, style customization will also become possible for weapons forged from Legiana materials, so take this opportunity to hunt, gather materials, and forge or upgrade your gear! Plus, starting with the Monday, November 10 update, style selection will be possible for dual blades! Check out the full details here.

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, Riftborne Magnamalo is the next riftborne monster to make its debut! This fearsome foe won’t go down easily, so be sure to take advantage of Dimensional Links, Hunt-a-thons, and group hunts to bring it down. At the same time, you’ll be able to customize the style of Magnamalo weapons. With more Magnamalo appearing than usual, this is the perfect chance to upgrade your weapons. And there’s more: starting with the update on Monday, October 13, style selection will be unlocked for bows! Check out the full details here.

Starting today, the fearsome Riftborne Deviljho has arrived! Weapons forged with its materials can now be upgraded with style customization, marking the first customizable dragon element weapons. To celebrate its debut, a special Deviljho quest is now available, and from September 26th (Fri) to September 28th (Sun), Riftborne Deviljho will appear en masse during an exploration base monster outbreak event! For a limited time, the material requirements to forge and upgrade Deviljho weapons have also been greatly reduced. Don’t miss this chance to customize your equipment made from Deviljho materials and get ready to take on monsters weak to the dragon element! - See more details about monster outbreaks here.

Hunters, Season 7: Advent of the Exploration Base is finally here! Espinas, Garangolm, and Lunagaron make their debut in Monster Hunter Now, with the fearsome Riftborne Deviljho joining the hunt as well! This season is packed with exciting content, including the official release of exploration bases, an update to style customization, and brand-new features to enjoy. For full details on Season 7, please also check the announcement published on Sep 4.

Hunters, The upcoming event, Jaws of Flame and Thunder, marks the debut of Fulgur Anjanath in Monster Hunter Now! During this event, you can enjoy a unique hunting experience, as only Fulgur Anjanath and Anjanath will appear in the field at specific times. Plus, the paid Special Hunt Ticket, which grants helpful hunting bonuses, will also be available! Make the most of this opportunity to forge and upgrade your Fulgur Anjanath and Anjanath equipment!