Summary
Niantic and Capcom have announced a second phase ofMonster Hunter Now’s crossover event to celebrateMonster Hunter Wilds’ release will be taking place.Monster Hunter Nowhas only been on the market since 2023, developed by Niantic and designed to use the player’s real-life locations to offer monster avatars to battle.Now’s terrain map refreshes every 24 hours, and the game featured several types of terrain, six weapon types, and 13 monsters from Capcom’sMonster Hunterseries at launch.
Monster Hunter Wildsis the latest main entry in the IP due to release on June 14, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series users. Launching as a successor to 2018’sMonster Hunter: World, the game’s second open beta test recently concluded after an extended period, andMonster Hunter Wilds’ release time has also been revealedto the public, so Hunters know exactly what time they can jump into the Forbidden Lands.
To celebrate season 5’s imminent arrival,Monster Hunter Nowconfirmed that the Chatacabra, a monster that will make its first-ever appearance inWilds, would be joining the mobile game on February 28, continuing the crossover event with the action RPG game.Monster Hunter Nowannounced the first phase of theWildscrossover eventback in January, breaking down how players can earn bonus items before the game’s release, including gift codes that can be used to obtain Mega Potions, Energy Drinks, Dust of Life, and more.
Monster Hunter Now Announces More Crossover Perks With Wilds
The mobile game will then welcome the debut of Arzuros and another familiar monster.Glavenus was teased for a series return in theMonster Hunter RiseexpansionSunbreak, and both monsters will join the line-up once the new season officially begins.Now’s season 5 update will introduce several enhancements to weapon types and skills, alongside a pool of new features including a system that allows Hunters to trade specific materials for rewards. It’s fair to say fans of the franchise are looking forward to season 5, with many excited about Glavenus’ arrival being a fan-favorite creature.
With just over a week until launch,Monster Hunter Wildshas already announced its post-launch plans, and one content drop will welcome a majestic but powerful monster to the roster. It was confirmed thatWildswould receive a Free Title Update in Spring 2025, adding the serpentine leviathan Mizutsune to the Forbidden Lands, which uses dance-like attacks and mobility-linked bubbles to dominate the battlefield. Additionally, Hunters can also expect Event Quests to drop during the week afterWilds’ launch.
