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, Read on to find out what’s coming up in December! Season 8 kicks off this month! In this update, more monsters, including Astalos, will make their debut in Monster Hunter Now. A brand-new feature called Base Defense is coming to exploration bases, and with it, riftcharged monsters! Check out the full details of Season 8 here. Before Season 8 begins, we’ll be hosting the Season 7 Climax event, where you can continue hunting the monsters introduced in Season 7 and collect Mysterious Driftstones. Make the most of the final days of the season! And as we head into the holidays, get ready for A Happy Hunting New Year 2026. New event-exclusive equipment will make its appearance, bringing seasonal style to your winter hunts. Let’s close out the year with some epic hunts and celebration!

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, 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, Season 4 brought the thrilling debuts of Tigrex, Kirin, and more, but its finale is fast approaching. As spring arrives, so does Season 5: The Blossoming Blade, kicking off very soon! Before the season even begins, Chatacabra, a monster making its first-ever appearance in Monster Hunter Wilds, will arrive in Monster Hunter Now on February 28th. After that, Glavenus and Arzuros will also make their debut when Season 5 officially begins! As previously announced, several weapon types and skills are about to receive some enhancements. Plus, new features—including a system that lets you trade specific materials for various rewards—will be rolled out throughout the season! It’s time to prepare for a new season of thrilling hunts. Season 5 is nearly here!