Why December 2024 is The Perfect Time to Start Playing…

The annual New Year's event in Monster Hunter Now is officially underway, presenting the perfect chance for players to either jump back in or give the game a first try. Serving as the franchise's mobile counterpart, Monster Hunter Now brings the beloved Capcom series to gamers' phones, putting a twist on the genre Pokemon GO helped popularize. The limited-time event, called A Happy Hunting New Year, promises plenty of great rewards and rare encounters.

As the new year quickly draws closer, Monster Hunter Now is presenting fans of the franchise a solid event to help scratch the itch while the wait for Monster Hunter Wilds begins to come to an end. A Happy Hunting New Year also arrives shortly after the launch of Monster Hunter Now Season 4, so players can expect a lot of fresh content.

Monster Hunter Now's New Year's Event Brings Players a Bounty of Epic Rewards

A Happy Hunting New Year is Split Into Two Separate Parts

A Happy Hunting New Year: Final Hunt 2024: Begins Monday, December 23, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. And ends Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (Local time)
A Happy Hunting New Year: First Hunt 2025: Begins Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. And ends Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Local time)

The two chapters of the event bring their own unique sets of rewards and Monsters, so players will have to act fast and be on their toes in order to take full advantage of the special offerings. As Monster Hunter Now continues to grow, these in-game events seek to bring even more players into the fold. While mobile games may not be for everyone, Monster Hunter Now could be the perfect way to add even more Monster Hunter content to one's life.

Monster Hunter Now is free-to-play.

Final Hunt 2024's Monster Roster

Gold Rathian: desert/swamp habitats
Silver Rathalos: forest/swamp habitats
Pink Rathian: swamp habitat
Azure Rathalos: forest habitat
Black Diablos: desert habitat
Coral Pukei-Pukei: forest habitat
Nightshade Paolumu: desert habitat
More monsters will appear across the field.

Final Hunt 2024's Main Rewards

A Happy Hunting New Year 2025 Medal
Lagombi Christmas Sweater layered equipment
Final Hunt 2024 guild card background
Monster materials that include a Wyvern Gem Shard, Gold Rathian Plate, and Silver Rathalos Plate
Materials to gather, including Earth Crystals

First Hunt 2025's Monster Roster

Deviljho: forest/desert/swamp/tundra habitats
Zinogre: forest/swamp/tundra habitats
Mizutsune: forest/tundra habitats
Rajang: desert/swamp habitats
Mizutsune: swamp habitats.
Rajang: forest/tundra habitats.
Deviljho will appear more frequently within volatile territories.
Volatile territories will not occur more frequently.
More monsters will appear across the field.

First Hunt 2025's Main Rewards

First Hunt 2025 guild card background
Monster materials that include Deviljho Saliva, a Zinogre Plate, Mizutsune Plate, and Gold Rajang Pelt
Materials to gather, including Iron Ore

Monster Hunter Ramps Up Its Content

Between Monster Hunter Now, the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds, and the recently announced Monster Hunter Outlanders, fans of the franchise have plenty to look forward to. Monster Hunter Wilds finds itself in a packed month of high-profile releases, but it has the support behind it to potentially be one of the most successful launches in the competition.

Monster Hunter Wilds releases on February 28, 2025.

Until then, Monster Hunter Now offers a unique entry that fans can enjoy on the go. Capcom and Pokemon GO developer Niantic joining forces to bring Monster Hunter Now to life showcases how the world of augmented reality mobile gaming is growing, and it will be exciting to see what else is in store for the title.

As the Monster Hunter franchise continues to expand its reach, Monster Hunter Now is bound to grow. The convenience of getting to play anywhere and everywhere makes it a special way to experience the franchise, and those who have been curious now have the perfect excuse to give it a try.

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