Season 11 of Monster Hunter Now, Ashes of Ignition, is live to mark the game’s 3-year milestone, introducing new hunts with Brachydios and Aurora Somnacanth alongside Riftborne Azure Rathalos and Riftborne Aknosom.

Weapon and equipment updates bring upgraded style customization for subspecies weapons and reduce the materials needed to forge and upgrade them.

Sword and Shield are getting adjustments in a future update to refine play for that weapon type.

The Volcano habitat launches as the fifth habitat, offering adjustable monster strength by star level, new skills, monster spawn quests, and seasonal supply items.

Ahead of the anniversary, the development team reflects on three years of Monster Hunter Now, detailing connectivity-focused features like exploration bases, Base Defense, and Friend Link to boost cooperative play.

In addition to gameplay changes, the insect glaive completes the roster of all 14 weapon types, with styles now available for every weapon.

A special infographic video summarizes three years of hunting activity, highlighting top-used weapons (Gunlance family, Magna Crossbow, Rose Assault) and popular season-exclusive items and armor pieces.

The 3rd Anniversary Event offers a Choice of element for a Grade 10 weapon and Guardian Set armor with all skills, plus Rental Sets and a Global Challenge.

Live events return for the first time in two years as the game enters its fourth year.

Season Pass rewards include Maple Outfit, Season 11 Background, Wyvern Gem Shards, and more, with a Premium Plan that expands Item Box capacity and unlocks new monster material perks.

New skills such as Blast Exploit, Advanced Artillery, and Charge Stock join the roster, alongside a feature to adjust Field Monster strength.

Friend Link hunts spotlight monsters like Stygian Zinogre, Zinogre, Bazelgeuse, Viper Tobi-Kadachi, and Almudron.