Monster Hunter Now has reached an exciting milestone and is celebrating its 1.5 years anniversary. Hunters all over the world can now participate in a special celebratory event featuring rare monsters, exclusive rewards, and a brand-new Event Exchange system. Whether you just jumped into the locational-based game or series veteran, there’s no perfect time to gear up and hunt.
Starting March 17, Monster Hunter Now 1.5-Year Anniversary event quests can be completed for Anniversary Hunter Medal, Layered Armor, and a special Guild Card background. Additionally, the game is increasing appearances of Dimensional Links and rare variants like Black Diablos, Nightshade Paolumu, Gold Rathian, and Silver Rathalos.
During the event period, a 50% material drop rate boost is applied to all hunts including Elder Dragon Interceptions.
One of the biggest additions, though, is the introduction of Event Exchange Hub. Hunters can trade 1.5 Anniv. Event Exchange Tokens from slaying monsters for valuable items. Those includes crafting rare materials and even Item Box Expansions. The menu will remain open until March 31.
Speaking of menus, don’t forget to grab the free Monster Hunter Now 1.5 Anniversary Present Gift in the in-game Shop. You wouldn’t want to miss out on free Paintballs, Premium Steaks, Ultra Hunting Ticket, and Zenny! Premium Quests also return in the Shop, letting you spend 2,250 Gems to hunt and obtain the highly-valued Gold Rathian and Silver Rathalos Plates.
The celebration runs until March 23, so travel often and save the date. With boosted monster appearances, event quests, and exclusive rewards, this is a prime opportunity to gear up and hunt rare monsters. For all the nitty-gritty details, below are the update logs from Monster Hunter Now‘s official website:
Monster Hunter Now 1.5 Year Anniversary Event Details
Dates and Times:
From Monday, March 17th, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. until Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (local time)
Event Details:
Monster appearances:
- During the event, these monsters will appear more frequently in the following habitats:
- Coral Pukei-Pukei: forest habitats
- Nightshade Paolumu: desert habitats
- Pink Rathian: swamp habitats
- Gold Rathian: desert / swamp habitats
- Black Diablos: desert habitats
- Azure Rathalos: forest habitats
- Silver Rathalos: forest / swamp habitats
- The following monsters will also appear in low numbers: Coral Pukei-Pukei in swamp habitats, Nightshade Paolumu and Pink Rathian in forest habitats.
- Slaying Coral Pukei-Pukei, Nightshade Paolumu, Pink Rathian, Black Diablos, or Azure Rathalos on the field will make them available in the Monster Tracker.
*To be able to track monster subspecies with the Monster Tracker, you will need to have completed the pre-season story Chapter 9: Bright Lights and Beasts and unlocked 5★ monsters. - More monsters will appear across the field.
- During the event, monsters influenced by Dimensional Links will appear more frequently.
Hunt-a-thon points:
- There will be some event-exclusive Hunt-a-thon points that feature only the monsters listed above.
Basic reward increases:
- During the event, receive 50%(*) more materials than usual for slaying any monster.
*You will receive two of each material in the first and second slots of basic rewards. - In Elder Dragon Interceptions, the number of basic rewards will be doubled upon repelling and increased by 50%(*) upon slaying an elder dragon.
*You will receive two of each material in the first to fourth slots of basic rewards.
Limited-time quests:
- Take on limited-time quests that include slaying Gold Rathian and Silver Rathalos.
Main rewards lineup:
- Exclusive Monster Hunter Now 1.5 Year Anniversary Medal
- Exclusive 1.5 Anniversary Outfit
- Exclusive 1.5-Year Anniversary Guild Card background
- Gatherable materials including Earth Crystals
- Monster materials including a Gold Rathian Plate, Silver Rathalos Plate, and Wyvern Gem Shard
- Zenny
About the Event Exchange Hub:
The Event Exchange Hub is opening for business! Earn Event Exchange Tokens (1.5 Anniv.) by hunting monsters and exchange them for various items in the Event Exchange Hub!
- Collect Event Exchange Tokens (1.5 Anniv.):
From Monday, March 17th, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. until Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (local time) - *The Exchange Hub is open until Monday, March 31st, at 11:59 p.m. (local time)
About Premium Quests:
Premium Quests are special quests that can be unlocked via the the in-game shop using Gems.
Completing these quests can net you high-quality rewards.
- Buy Premium Quests:
From Monday, March 17th, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. until Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (local time) - Activate Premium Quests:
From Monday, March 17th, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. until Thursday, April 17th, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (local time)
Premium Quest contents and rewards:
| Quest | Rewards (materials) |
|---|---|
| Slay large monsters: 10 | Gold Rathian Plate x 1 Gold Rathian Scale x 25 Gold Rathian Shell x 25 |
| Slay large monsters: 20 | Gold Rathian Plate x 1 Gold Rathian Webbing x 15 Gold Rathian Spike x 15 |
| Slay large monsters: 30 | Gold Rathian Plate x 1 Gold Rathian Primescale x 10 Gold Rathian Primewebbing x 10 |
| Slay large monsters: 50 | Gold Rathian Plate x 2 |
| Quest | Rewards (materials) |
|---|---|
| Slay large monsters: 10 | Silver Rathalos Plate x 1 Silver Rathalos Scale x 25 Silver Rathalos Wingtalon x 25 |
| Slay large monsters: 20 | Silver Rathalos Plate x 1 Silver Rathalos Tail x 15 Silver Rathalos Marrow x 15 |
| Slay large monsters: 30 | Silver Rathalos Plate x 1 Silver Rathalos Primescale x 10 Silver Rathalos Primetalon x 10 |
| Slay large monsters: 50 | Silver Rathalos Plate x 2 |
*In addition to the above, completing each quest will grant 100 Hunter Rank Points, 50 Season Tier Points, and 5,000 Zenny.
*Two types of Premium Quests will be available: Premium Quest: Gold Rathian Materials and Premium Quest: Silver Rathalos Materials.
Get your 1.5 Anniversary Present!
Starting Friday, March 14th, we’re giving away a special present in the in-game shop to celebrate the 1.5-year anniversary! Make sure to pick up the following items before they go away on Monday, April 14th, at 11:59 p.m. UTC.
- Paintball x 3
- Premium Steak x 3
- Ultra Hunting Ticket x 1
- 10,000 Zenny
Get Exclusive Packs!
Limited-time packs will be available from the in-game shop and Web Store.
First sale period:
From Friday, March 14th, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. UTC
What’s included:
◆ 1.5 Anniv. Gem Pack
- Gems x 2,250 (including bonus gems)
Second sale period:
From Monday, March 17th, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. UTC
What’s included:
◆ 1.5 Anniv. Weapon Refining Pack
- Weapon Refining Parts x 10
◆ 1.5 Anniv. Armor Refining Pack
- Armor Refining Parts x 10
◆ 1.5 Anniv. Zenny Pack
- Zenny x 50,000
◆ Web Store-exclusive: Premium 1.5 Anniv. Gem Pack
- Gems x 4,950 (including bonus gems)
◆ Web Store-exclusive: Premium 1.5 Zenny Pack
- Zenny x 150,000
