◆ Choose 1 eligible weapon! Free Grade 10 weapon gift!

How to Claim
Claim from the main screen during the event period.

To celebrate the 3rd Anniversary, receive a Grade 10 Lv1 weapon! Featuring 4 elements: Fire, Water, Thunder, and Ice! You can pick one weapon from those made from Rathalos, Mizutsune, Zinogre, or Legiana materials. Get your hands on a dependable weapon to take on monsters you struggled with before, or make your daily hunts even smoother!

• If you already possess the same weapon at Grade 10 Lv1 or higher, you cannot select it.
• If you already possess the weapon below Grade 10 Lv1 and select it, it will be upgraded to Grade 10 Lv1. You cannot own duplicate copies of the same weapon.

◆ Forge materials distributed for the “Guardian series” armor!

How to Claim
Claim by logging in during the event period.

To celebrate the 3rd Anniversary, “Guardian Armor Forge Ticket × 5” will be distributed to forge the “Guardian series” armor. The Guardian series comes equipped with skills recommended for beginner hunters! Pair it with the gift Grade 10 weapon to take on the newly added monsters and a wide variety of hunts. Don’t forget to log in during the event period to get it!

◆ “Trial Sets” arrive to test gear for all 14 weapon types!
Trial Sets allowing you to test out designated gear in select hunts are here! For this event, you can try out Ice element sets as well as Non-elemental/Status ailment sets. Sets for all weapon types are available, so take this opportunity to experiment with various weapons and styles! You can also use Trial Sets as a reference when forging your own gear.
Furthermore, to commemorate the release of Trial Sets, new daily quests will be added from Thursday, September 17 to Wednesday, September 30. Experience diverse loadouts and clear the quests!

• There is a daily limit on how many times Trial Sets can be used.
• Quests can also be cleared without using Trial Sets.

◆ Event weapons return & material costs reduced!

Forging and upgrading only. No style changes.

Event Equipment Material Reduction Period
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM – Tuesday, October 20 at 8:59 AM (JST)
[3rd Anniversary] Returning Weapon Upgrade Ticket Boost Period
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM – Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 PM (JST)
To celebrate the 3rd Anniversary, weapons previously featured in events are making a comeback! During the event, they can be forged using “[3rd Anniversary] Returning Weapon Forge Tickets”. In addition, during the period below, the materials required for upgrading are heavily reduced, allowing you to upgrade up to a certain grade using only “[3rd Anniversary] Returning Weapon Upgrade Tickets” without spending Zenny or gathering materials. Don’t miss this chance, whether you’re a new hunter or still mid-upgrade!
Also, for 4 days starting Thursday, October 1, the number of “[3rd Anniversary] Returning Weapon Upgrade Tickets” dropped from large monster slay rewards will increase. A great opportunity to upgrade in one go!

• “[3rd Anniversary] Returning Weapon Forge Tickets” needed to forge the eligible weapons can be obtained at the “Event Exchange [3rd Anniversary]”.
• “[3rd Anniversary] Returning Weapon Upgrade Tickets” needed to upgrade the eligible weapons can be obtained from large monster slay rewards, Elder Dragon slay/repel rewards, the “Event Exchange [3rd Anniversary]”, and specific quest rewards.

Eligible Weapons

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• Lunar New Year Weapon: Dual Blades “招福の竜扇”
  Atk 1549 / Dragon 1131 / 0% / Divine Blessing Lv2
• Lunar New Year Weapon: Hammer “福運の竜槌”
  Atk 1549 / Dragon 1131 / 0% / Divine Blessing Lv2
• Lunar New Year Weapon: Light Bowgun “福来の軽弩”
  Atk 1463 / Dragon 1420 / 0% / Slugger Lv2
• 2025 Easter Weapon: Great Sword “バルーントイブレイド”
  Atk 2268 / 0 / 0% / バルーンチャージ Lv1
• 2025 Easter Weapon: Charge Blade “エッグトイアームズ”
  Atk 2268 / 0 / 0% / エッグブースト Lv1
• 2025 Summer Hunt Weapon: Heavy Bowgun “夏宴の大砲”
  Atk 1463 / Fire 1420 / 0% / アクセルスイミング【2025】 Lv1
• Winter Festival 2025–2026 Weapon: Dual Blades “ツインリース”
  Atk 1903 / Paralysis 516 / 0% / Evade Extender Lv3, 団結力【ゆく年狩る年冬祭り】 Lv1
• Winter Festival 2025–2026 Weapon: Bow “ラッピングアロー”
  Atk 1222 / Thunder 1458 / 0% / Ballistics Lv2

◆ Event Exchange [3rd Anniversary]! Get the 3rd Anniversary Guild Card Background!
Exchange Material Acquisition Period
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM – Tuesday, October 20 at 8:59 AM (JST)
Exchange Material Boost Period
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM – Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 PM (JST)
During the event, you can obtain the exchange material “Event Exchange Certificate [3rd Anniversary]” from large monster slay rewards, Elder Dragon slay/repel rewards, and specific quest rewards. Trade this material at the Event Exchange for a 3rd Anniversary commemorative Guild Card background, Dimensional Mutation Materials, as well as “[3rd Anniversary] Returning Weapon Forge Tickets” and “[3rd Anniversary] Returning Weapon Upgrade Tickets” to forge and upgrade returning event weapons.
Furthermore, for 4 days starting Thursday, October 1, exchange material drops from large monster slay rewards will be boosted. A prime chance to rake in rewards!

• The Event Exchange will remain accessible after the event until Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM (JST).
• Exchange materials will be removed from your Item Box once the exchange period ends. Make sure to trade them before time runs out.

◆ Material requirements reduced for weapons from 6 monsters
Material Reduction Period
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM – Tuesday, October 20 at 8:59 AM (JST)
Featuring popular weapons across Fire, Water, Thunder, Ice, Dragon, and Blast elements! During this period, the materials required to forge and upgrade weapons made from Rathalos, Mizutsune, Zinogre, Legiana, Deviljho, and Magnamalo materials will be significantly reduced.
Additionally, Monster Investigations that make it easier to find targeted monsters will appear. Selecting a Monster Investigation targeting Deviljho will cause Deviljho to spawn on the field! Check the in-game Monster Investigation screen for details.

◆ Earn Stamps in the limited-time “Global Challenge [3rd Anniversary]” quest!
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM – Thursday, September 24 at 8:59 AM (JST)
The “Global Challenge [3rd Anniversary]” event quest arrives, where all hunters work together toward a shared goal. During the event, the number of large monsters slain by hunters worldwide will be tallied in real time! Clear quests to earn 3rd Anniversary commemorative stamps, Dimensional Mutation Materials, and more.

◆ Limited-Time Quest: “3rd Anniversary Quest [Secret]”
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM – Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 PM (JST)
Quests with hidden clear conditions are here! The quest title serves as a hint, and clearing is achieved by slaying specific large monsters. From Thursday, September 17 to Wednesday, September 30, new quests will be added daily. Share information with fellow hunters and aim to clear them all!

◆ Limited-Time Quests: “3rd Anniversary Quest [First Half]” & “3rd Anniversary Quest [Second Half]”
3rd Anniversary Quest [First Half]
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM – Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 PM (JST)
3rd Anniversary Quest [Second Half]
Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM – Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 PM (JST)

• Obtain Hunter Medals and Layered Equipment!
  Limited-time quests requiring hunts such as Brachydios and Aurora Somnacanth will be available. “3rd Anniversary Quest [First Half]” awards an exclusive Hunter Medal and the “[3rd Anniversary Glasses] Outfit” layered equipment. Put on the layered gear and celebrate the 3rd anniversary together!
• Earn Stamps!
  Use stamps in Friend Links to hype things up! Different stamps can be obtained across the first and second halves.

Period ①: Fri 9/18 9:00 – Thu 9/24 8:59

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Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 25, winds and rain are expected to intensify in the afternoon, raising concerns over public transportation disruptions. To prioritize the safety of all attendees, exhibitors, staff, and their safe return home, we have made the decision to cancel the event for the entire day on Monday, September 21 (Holiday).

We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to attending.

Refunds will be issued for tickets purchased for Monday, September 21 (Holiday).
Please check the announcements from each ticketing agency where you purchased your tickets for details on the refund process. Further details will also be announced on the Tokyo Game Show 2026 official website as soon as they are finalized.

In addition, we are currently making arrangements to livestream portions of the stage events scheduled for September 21 (Mon, Holiday) as official online broadcasts, pending safety confirmations at the venue.
Details regarding the broadcast schedule, content, and broadcast times will be announced on the official website and official social media channels as soon as they are determined.

At Tokyo Game Show 2026, the safety of all visitors, exhibitors, performers, staff, and everyone involved remains our top priority, and we will continue to coordinate with relevant parties to take necessary measures.

Further announcements may be made depending on the typhoon’s trajectory and transportation conditions. Those planning to attend are requested to check the official website and official social media for the latest updates.

Differences between Real Event and Global Event

Notes Regarding Real Event Ticket Purchases

• A single ticket is valid for one day only. If you wish to participate on both days, please check the 2-day option. See ticket purchasing guidelines for details.
• You cannot change your selected attendance date after purchasing tickets.
• Non-refundable once purchased. (Subject to exceptions stated in applicable laws and Terms of Service).
• Tickets for the real-world event are limited in quantity. Sales will conclude once sold out.
• Even if tickets are not sold out, sales will end at 3:59 PM (local time) on the day of the event.
• The event can only be experienced at the date, time, and location specified on the ticket. You cannot participate without a ticket.
• Event content is subject to change without notice.
• During “Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2026: Osaka”, Scopely Explore Inc. and Capcom Co., Ltd. will be taking photos and videos for promotional materials. Photos and videos taken during the event may be used on Scopely Explore Inc. and Capcom Co., Ltd. websites, event-related blogs, social media, etc. Please be aware of this in advance.

For a Safe & Fun Experience
◆ Please wear your Event Passes.
There are two event passes: the “Wristband” and the “Pass Sticker”. Please pick them up at the distribution location and wear them in a visible position while participating in the event.
Event passes will be checked when claiming certain novelty items or entering designated areas.

◆ If stopping along Midosuji during the event, please use the “Monster Hunter Now Event Attendee Areas”.
Please step inside the chained designated pedestrian priority zones along Midosuji.

◆ Stay aware of your surroundings and prioritize safe play.
Move to a safe location before playing.
When outdoors, always remain mindful of surrounding hazards, including other pedestrians, traffic, and obstacles.

◆ Abide by real-world rules and laws.
Always pay attention to your surroundings and never enter restricted or hazardous areas. Avoid trespassing.

We’re heading into Season 11, so cast aside all complacency!

You’re probably thinking the 2 new monsters, Brachy and Aurora Somna, will be easy, right?
“Just whip up the armor real quick and chill out after~”

Like hell that’s gonna happen!
Has Monster Hunter ever pampered us like that?
NO, NEVER!

So let’s ditch that naive mindset.

There’s no denying that the subspecies could be absolute top-tier essentials.
Stat-wise it might just be a minor increase, but we won’t know until the lid is blown off.
Even with rate-ups, subspecies encounter rates might be stingy.
Who knows what effect adding the new biome will have…

I definitely want to climb the Brachy tower, but considering Aurora Somna will be removed from rate-ups for a while, the initial stretch is super crucial. (Aurora Somna… you… you better not have unique drops…)

If Azure Rathalos spawns are garbage, it’s gonna be brutal.
I mean, can we even hunt mutated subspecies solo with their bloated HP?
Thinking about regular Rathalos mutations gives me a headache already.
Brachy definitely won’t be weak, and there’s no way a Somnacanth subspecies won’t be utterly obnoxious…

Let’s forget all of that for a second.

Oh right! This season has a real-world event (not going, though),
followed by a global event (not participating, though).
Factoring in the possibility that Amatsu might be weak to Fire / Blast, let’s prepare the absolute best gear! (Might not even fight it this year, though)

Scratch that, forget it too.

On top of that, there’s a sneaky announcement that past event weapons are being unlocked. Sigh…

What do you mean, “Returns! Material reduction!”?!
Who’s happy about a material reduction at a time when we’re already crazy busy?!

If it’s a permanent reduction, I’ll just ignore it.
If there’s a time limit, I’ll be like a dead man walking while cursing the devs.

Fire yourselves up, let’s survive Season 11!!

◆Brachydios Material Weapons
/Melee / Bow: 追い打ち【爆破】 Lv1
Light Bowgun / Heavy Bowgun: Artillery Lv1

◆Brachydios Material Armor
/ Brachydios Series

◆Aurora Somnacanth Material Weapons
/属性攻撃増強【SP】 Lv1

◆Aurora Somnacanth Material Armor
/ Somnacanth U Series

Season 11 overlaps with the 3rd Anniversary, so there’s probably way too much going on and you might be overwhelmed.
Feel free to use my guidelines as a reference.

First, prioritize the new monster’s armor.
New monster armor has a high chance of becoming top-tier meta, and often impacts future builds.

Plus, the event bonus granting extra large monster materials is a huge blessing.

Considering Driftmelting, you want to get them to at least 6/5.

It’s also crucial to identify must-haves and top meta pieces early on and build them right away.
Make those your highest priority.
For me, that means upgrading up to 8/2, so that’s what I plan to hit.

I think 追い打ち【爆破】 could easily be top meta this time.
The Brachy Helm and Coil are high priority.
On the other hand, realistically speaking, 砲撃・境地 can only really be utilized by Gunlance, and even if pure-shelling GL sees a resurgence, its versatility remains limited. (If you watched how Deviljho Gunlance turned out, you know what I mean).

Even if I make it eventually, right now isn’t the time.
I’ll keep an eye on the numbers while prioritizing other gear. (Though I’ll definitely ensure the 6/5 minimum threshold).

Taking all this into account, the 追い打ち【爆破】 on Brachy weapons is also worth considering.

The reason is Amatsu.
Looking at past titles, Amatsu is very likely weak to Fire, Dragon, and Blast.

And considering the absurd health pool of an ultra-large monster, the usefulness of Blast goes without saying.

• Dual Blades lack Stamina Surge/management skills, so outside of the SP skill, they feel lackluster. I acknowledge their usefulness for part breaking, but how effective Blast actually is remains an unknown, making them hard to evaluate. Against Amatsu’s attacks, their evasive capabilities are decent, so that tilts them into the “viable” camp. If you say “Just use DBs that alter playstyle!”, fair point.
• Switch Axe has useful SP and attacks, I think. However, having virtually zero evasive capabilities will make using it against Amatsu pretty painful. Especially if you already built Bazel’s, and it heavily depends on personal skill.
• Lance looks viable at first glance, but I bet there’ll be guard-piercing attacks. How well it performs even with Guard Up remains to be seen, though I think it’s a relatively safe bet. Then again, Bazel Lance is lurking right behind it, so it’s a tough call.
• Insect Glaive seems fairly solid. But it’s Co-op Power type. Giving up Skill Lv5 and just using the Magnamalo Glaive might be better, which would leave a lot more breathing room.

Well, depending on the skill’s numbers, it might end up benched entirely.

We should also keep in mind that Blast might not be as crazy on Amatsu as we think, so considering alternative weapons is wise.

Regarding Amatsu, apparently there are rewards even for Ballista-only phases.
Word is that slaying rewards are generous too, so expectations are high.
They say they want to make it feel worth attending, so do your best.

As for hunting Brachydios:
Ice is its weakness.
However, Water is effective on parts coated in slime.

Might be one of those signature gimmick weaknesses.
If it’s slime-coated, only the head and arms apply, so dealing zero bonus damage to the tail is gonna hurt.

This time, the head seems to drop the unique rare material, so I want to burst Head → Tail with Dual Blade SP, then break the arms to lock it down and finish it off without letting it move.
The slime is going to be annoying.
At worst, do we slot resistance skills? Level 3 is way too steep an investment though.

If you ask me whether Aurora Somnacanth gear is necessary this period, it’s questionable.

The Brutal Strike slot on the arms is undeniably good.
It expands options for melee Brutal Strike builds.
However, most people probably already completed builds with Glavenus Mail and such, so there’s no rush to make it right now.

Charge Stock is practically Hammer-exclusive, but Hammer already has plenty of contenders like Charge Master, so armor slots are tight.
Add Driftmelting into the mix, and it really raises the question: is it worth rushing to finish right now? Probably not an emergency.

The other pieces are interesting too, but when asked if they’re a must right now, you can’t help but feel like going all out next period would be fine.

However, this could very well be a trap.

Judging from Sunbreak, Aurora Somna will likely be restricted to Tundra only.
(Update: The official announcement says it’ll spawn in Swamps too! Woohoo!)

Across 5 biomes including Volcano, being limited to Tundra as a rare subspecies—once rate-ups end, imagine how awful finding it will be…
Viper Kadachi shared similar conditions; when was the last time you hunted one in the wild?

Plus, Aurora Somna is only boosted for 2 weeks, from 9/17 to 10/1.
The next rate-up won’t be until Period 2 (supposedly it appears in Dimension Links, but Dimension Links are scarce anyway).

Looking at the skill set, it’s not wildly broken, so I’d like to believe upgrades use Wyvern Gem Shards…
But what if it has its own unique R6 drop…?

Danger senses tingling. It might be wise to adopt the mindset of “hunt every single one you spot.”

For HaTs, I want to focus on Brachy, and for the Tracker, I want to assign Azure Rath.
If Aurora Somna is free, tracking it is an option, but if it takes 3 slots for unique parts, that’s rough.

Field hunting will likely be the main source, but unless you hunt 8★ and 9★, gathering materials looks grim.
Looks like I’ll have to take them down with the Bazel Light Bowgun.

Our next Critical Monster is the fluffy Paolumu.

As long as you slot Windproof, it’s not that difficult.
Melee users need to aim for the head, so it’s actually easier solo.
It still flies around as usual, so your attacks won’t connect as consistently.

Featured weapons are Brachydios, Azure Rathalos, and 30% for Aknosom.

Getting a full set of Brachy weapons would be ideal, but don’t push yourself—aim for 1 or 2.
I’m picking DB and Insect Glaive, though other weapon types will probably yield higher numbers than DB.

For the rest, round things out with Azure Rath; Aknosom has low firepower, so pass on it.
For Azure Rath, Insect Glaive feels like a solid bet.
The next reliable pick is probably Lance. Charge Blade sounds fun too, but the problem is my own skill level…

Oh, right—Bazel LBG is definitely worth considering as a candidate. (800k seems solid, might even reach 1M if pushed).

Also, let’s briefly touch upon “爆砲アトミキャノン”.

Weapon Skill: Artillery Lv1
Wyvern Ammo / 2 / Wyvern / Slightly Slow (② Normal)
Lv1 Sticky Ammo 4 / High (② Mid) / Slow (❸ Slightly Slow)

Recoil Down 2, Reload Speed 3
(Referencing Deviljho HBG)

Bazel Helm: Reload Lv2, Artillery Lv1
Lumu Mail: Recoil Lv2, Windproof Lv1
Black Diablos Vambraces: 攻撃境地 Lv1, Reload/Recoil Lv1
Bazel Coil: Artillery Lv2
Brachy Greaves: 砲術境地 Lv1, Artillery Lv2

Building for Interceptions would probably look something like this?
It does look fun.

Word on the street is that Artillery might be added to the Driftmelting pool.
Personally, I didn’t think that would happen, but looking at this build, the wasted Artillery levels really stand out.

With 砲術・境地 arriving and no other standout weapons in sight,
if Artillery gets added to the next batch of Mysterious Driftstones, Artillery builds will see a massive boost.
Since players have been requesting it, the possibility isn’t zero.
Hard to call right now, so I’ll just mention it in passing.

Looks like we get a free Grade 10-1 weapon from the event.

Apparently it’s a choice of one out of four: Rathalos, Mizutsune, Zinogre, or Legiana. Unless there’s a very specific reason, you should pick from those with unique rare materials.

That means choosing between Mizutsune or Zinogre.

The logic is simple: cost efficiency. Unique rare monsters demand heavy materials and Zenny.
Since you can get one for free, picking a monster with unique rares is a no-brainer.

Besides, all four of these have a 1-month material reduction period.
Cost-heavy unique rares are tough to craft casually, but Wyvern Gem Shard weapons can be managed somehow.

For weapon type candidates, Dual Blades come first—an undisputed must-have for material farming and Mass Outbreaks.
Next, I’d strongly advocate for Insect Glaive.
Whoever picks it up manages decent results.
It’s great for high-tier hunts. (Though with Coral Pukei getting a mutation, Mizu Glaive drops a bit in priority).
Alongside that, Lance—where you just spam Spiral Thrust—is also a great candidate.

You definitely want to keep these three in mind.

Other weapon types have their quirks, so pick based on preference.
Personally, with 砲術・境地 arriving, I’ll throw Gunlance out there as a dark horse.

As for what I’m personally picking:
I think I’ll go with 王牙弓【稚雷】.
I’ve already built a ton of weapons, and while I debated between it and the 王牙銃槍【火雷】, I settled on the Bow.
I mean, I don’t really feel like flying through the air…

As mentioned earlier, there’s a material reduction rerun until Tuesday, October 20 at 8:59 AM.
Along with the four above, Deviljho and Magnamalo are also discounted.

However, they aren’t rate-up monsters, and Deviljho—the one you’d want to build most—won’t spawn unless you switch Monster Investigations to the Special Investigation.
With all our focus needed on new monsters, we’ll probably just have to pass on it.

A few previously distributed event weapons are also returning.

With so much on our plate, getting reruns and reductions feels overwhelming… but since Style Unlocks aren’t included, anyone who played consistently should already have them near 10-5.
I plan to max out “バルーントイブレイド” and “エッグトイアームズ” to 10-5, which were too resource-heavy for me to finish during the previous event.

You get tickets just by fighting large monsters anyway, so no need to stress.
If anyone hasn’t built them yet, you should at least max out “ツインリース”.

9/17 (Thu) Day 1
“A Noble Queen Always Carries Poison”

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9/18 (Fri) Day 2
“Ready, Set! Snowball Fight!”

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9/19 (Sat) Day 3
“Sprint! Dive! Sea of Sand!”

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9/20 (Sun) Day 4
“The Pale Silhouette Lurking in the Blizzard”

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9/21 (Mon) Day 5
“A Roar Echoing from Afar”

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9/22 (Tue) Day 6
“In the Snowy Mountains Where an Oni Dwells”

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9/23 (Wed) Day 7
“Playing with Bubbles by the Waterside”

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Monster Hunter Now Thanksgiving [3rd Anniversary Prologue]

Celebrate the 3rd Anniversary with the MH Now 3rd Anniversary Event! – Monster Hunter Now

Monday, September 14, 2026 – Thursday, September 17 at 8:59 AM

The 3rd Anniversary event kicks off! Enjoy 3 thrilling, reward-packed days! In “Monster Hunter Now Thanksgiving [3rd Anniversary Prologue]”, 3 events will take place. Enjoy these events while waiting for Season 11 to launch!

Rate-Up basic rewards up, HaT basic rewards up, chance of HaT R1×10 bonus drops, 5th slot guaranteed in HaTs with fixed 20% R6 drop rate, doubled daily quest rewards, Driftstone bonuses, Glowing Eggs, and more

“Season 10 Climax” event effects continue to apply. Daily quest reward boost ends Wednesday, September 16 at 11:59 PM; other event effects end Thursday, September 17 at 8:59 AM (JST).

• Large monster respawn time reduced to 30 minutes
• “Special Carving Knife Usable Twice” Campaign
  Period: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM – Thursday, September 17 at 8:59 AM (JST)
• Hunt-a-thons and Elder Dragon Interceptions open 24 hours
  Period: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM – Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 PM (local time)

◆ Field Anomalies Detected?
Period: Monday, September 14, 2026 – Tuesday, September 15 (local time)
For 2 days on September 14 and 15, only specific monsters will appear during the time slots below. Habitats also appear to be entering an unstable state. Tap them to take on the hunts.

• 11:30 – 12:00
• 12:30 – 13:00
• 17:30 – 18:00
• 18:30 – 19:00
• 20:30 – 21:00
• 21:30 – 22:00

Clearing the Pre-Season Story is required.

Limited-Time Quests: “3rd Anniversary Countdown Quests”
Period: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM – Thursday, September 17 at 8:59 AM (JST)
Countdown quests will be distributed daily until Season 11 begins! Clear them to earn Paintballs, Limited-Time: Hunt-a-thon Tickets, and more.

• “Limited-Time: Hunt-a-thon Tickets” expire Thursday, September 17 at 8:59 AM (JST). They will be automatically deleted upon expiration.
• Countdown quests have a 24-hour expiration window. Clear them within the period to claim your rewards.

Limited-Time Quest: “3rd Anniversary Prologue Quest [Challenge]”
Period: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM – Thursday, September 17 at 8:59 AM (JST)
Quests requiring the slaying of Bazelgeuse and other targets will be available. Clear them to earn Tracker Scopes, Bazelgeuse’s RARE 6 material “Bazelgeuse Flail”, and the Dimensional Mutation Material “変異した爆鱗竜の鱗”.

Rate-Ups (Until Thursday, September 17 at 8:59 AM)
RST: Shogun Ceanataur: Swamp
RST: Mizutsune (incl. mutation): Forest, Swamp, Tundra
RST: Paolumu (incl. mutation): Desert, Swamp
RST: Bishaten (incl. mutation): Forest, Swamp
RST: Lagombi (incl. mutation): Tundra
RST: Stygian Zinogre: Forest, Tundra
RST: Bazelgeuse (incl. mutation): Volatile

Deviljho will not appear via Volatile territory invasions during this period.

Hunt-a-thons (Until Thursday, September 17 at 11:59 PM)

Image (Monster Appearance List)

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Elder Dragon Interceptions (Until Thursday, September 17 at 11:59 PM)
Velkhana and Namielle only

Season 11
“Roaring Blast! Shattering Ignition”

https://monsterhunternow.com/news/season11announce
A New Season is LIVE! Season 11: Ashes of Ignition – Monster Hunter Now

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Update: Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM ~

Brachydios &
Aurora Somnacanth make their debut!

• Brachydios and Aurora Somnacanth will unlock in the field upon clearing specific Chapter Urgent Quests in Season 11.
• Brachydios and Aurora Somnacanth can be targeted using the Monster Tracker.
• Brachydios and Aurora Somnacanth will have a low chance of appearing on the field.

Elder Dragon: Amatsu arrives at the real-world event
Elder Dragon Amatsu will make its appearance at the November real-world event!

Dimensional Mutation Monsters: Azure Rathalos & Aknosom arrive
For a limited time, materials required to forge and upgrade weapons made from Azure Rathalos and Aknosom parts will be reduced!

• Subspecies weapons gain extra equipment skills via Style Upgrades!
  Subspecies Dimensional Mutation monsters are finally coming to MH Now! Upgrading a subspecies weapon’s Style Upgrade Level to 10 will unlock an additional equipment skill on the weapon. More equipment skills mean even greater build diversity.

New Skills
4 new skills are being added to Monster Hunter Now.

SPスキル威力UP・境地
When the “Special Boost” skill is active at Lv5 or higher, damage dealt to monsters by SP Skills is increased.

Details

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追い打ち【爆破】
Blast buildup on monsters triggers more easily, and attack power increases each time the “Blast” status activates (stacks up to 10 times).

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砲術・境地
When the “Artillery” skill is active at Lv5 or higher, damage dealt by Gunlance Shelling & Wyvern’s Fire, Charge Blade phial attacks, Sticky Ammo, and Wyvern Ammo is increased.

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チャージストック
After performing a charge action, maintains that charge level until the next charged attack is executed. At Lv2 or higher, damage dealt by charged attacks is increased.

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Jump Master
Lv 1 Negates knockback while in mid-air.

New Habitat “Volcano” Added!
The 5th habitat, “Volcano”, makes its debut in Monster Hunter Now.

Monsters Appearing in Volcano
Kulu-Ya-Ku, Anjanath, Rathian, Gold Rathian, Rathalos, Azure Rathalos, Silver Rathalos, Banbaro, Stygian Zinogre, Ebony Odogaron, Deviljho, Basarios, Magnamalo, Rajang, Volvidon, Tigrex, Brute Tigrex, Bazelgeuse, Glavenus, Great Wroggi, Seregios, Shogun Ceanataur, Brachydios
*Deviljho and Bazelgeuse appear via Volatile territory invasions.

Gathering Points Appearing

• Large Gathering Points

  • Outcrops (Big Rock)

• Main Gatherable Items

  • Monster Bone S / Monster Bone M / Monster Bone L / Monster Bone+ / Iron Ore / Machalite Ore / Dragonite Ore / Earth Crystal

New Features & Additions

Changes to Habitat Rotation Timing
To make it easier to encounter the monsters you want to hunt, habitats will now rotate “twice a day” instead of once a day.

• Rotation Schedule
  • 9:00 AM (JST)
  • 9:00 PM (JST)

Feature to Adjust Field Monster Difficulty
Quests to increase the difficulty (★ level) of monsters appearing in the field and a setting to lower monster difficulty (★ level) have been added, allowing you to tailor gameplay to your current equipment progression.

• How to Increase Field Monster Difficulty (★)
  Previously, field monster difficulty (★) increased by clearing Story Quests. Moving forward, you can raise monster difficulty by clearing newly added “Step-Up Quests”.

Step-Up Quests unlock after completing the Pre-Season Quests.

• How to Lower Field Monster Difficulty (★)
  From the “Habitat” button displayed on the field screen, you can lower the difficulty (★) of field monsters.
  Example: If adjusted to 8★, monsters of 8★ and below will spawn randomly.

Sword & Shield Balance Adjustments
Considering the current equipment meta, Sword & Shield balance adjustments are being implemented.

Details of Sword & Shield Balance Adjustments

• Added “Guard Slash” to the “Perfect Rush” style actions.
  • “Guard Slash” is executed by flicking up while guarding (tap & hold), performing an attack while guarding.
  • Successfully guarding an incoming attack with Guard Slash will automatically transition into a Backfist if the guard reaction is minor, linking smoothly into the 3rd hit of Perfect Rush.
• Damage dealt to monsters by select actions has been increased.
• Stun buildup on select actions has been increased.
• Hitboxes and action cancel timings have been adjusted for select moves.

For further details, please review the Release Notes.