Niantic, a pioneer in augmented reality experiences and developer of Pokémon GO, today announced the second major update to its game monster hunter now and the program of events for March. Niantic wants to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the license Monster Hunter and the 6 months of monster hunter now by adding The Vernal Devil as well as a Celebration of Monster Hunter Now 2024. This spring will be all about hunting!
Celebrating Monster Hunter Now 2024, Part 1
Players will need to prepare to party on the 20the license anniversary Monster Hunter. Exclusive event quests will be set up and it will be possible to face Zinogre in Huntsathons. Additionally, during the event period Black Diablos, Rathian Sakura, Azure Rathalos and Barioth will appear more often.
Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Quest
From Monday, March 4, 2024 at 9:24 a.m. until Sunday, March 2024, 23 at 59:20 p.m. local time, players will be able to complete the Event Quests on the theme of the XNUMXe license anniversary Monster Hunter. By completing these quests, they will be able to obtain zennys, materials and an exclusive medal!
Zinogre in Chassathon sites
From Monday, March 4 at 9:00 a.m. to Wednesday, March 13 at 23:59 p.m. local time, hunters will be able to take advantage of the systematic appearance of Zinogre in Hunting sites.
Peak appearance of subspecies and Barioth in the field
Players will see a spike in spawns of the Black Diablos, the Rathian Sakura, the Azure Rathalos and the Barioth in the habitats listed below. You will have to hurry to hunt the Barioth because they will no longer be huntable from March 14 at 9:00 a.m.
- Desert : Black Diablos
- Swamp : Rathian sakura
- Forest: Azure Rathalos, Barioth
All monsters are also affected by this peak in appearance frequency.
The event will last from Monday March 4, 2024 at 9:0 a.m. to Wednesday March 13, 2024 at 23:59 p.m.
Exclusive packs in the store
New packs purchasable in the in-game and online store will appear:
MH Now Celebration Pack
- Potion x10
- Marker x4
- Special hunting knife x2
MH Now Celebration Premium Pack (online store exclusive)
- Gems x3 300
- Potion x5
- Hunting Ticket x2
Miscellaneous adjustments
Niantic will share more information later regarding Part 2 of the Celebration Monster Hunter Now 2024. On the program: new monsters and new weapons, without forgetting a few pleasant surprises. Get ready for new hunting experiences!
To learn more about all the changes in this major update, please follow this direct link to the blogpost.