Highlights

  • Monster Hunter Now's first major winter update will introduce four new large monsters, including Zinogre, Banbaro, Barioth, and Radobaan.
  • The update will also add two new small monsters, Cortos and Wulg, and introduce two new weapon types: Dual Blades and Lance.
  • Niantic has teased upcoming events for Monster Hunter Now, including limited quests and the return of Pink Rathian and Black Diablos later in the month. The Winter update is set to launch on December 7.

Monster Hunter Now has announced its upcoming Winter update, bringing a plethora of new monsters and two new weapons to the mobile game alongside other changes. Niantic's newest foray into mobile game collaborations has seen it partner up with Capcom for the monster-hunting game, translating the giant monster battles onto the small screen. The game has already seen early success for Niantic and Capcom, earning a nomination for "Best Mobile Game" at the 2023 Game Awards. Now, Niantic is getting fans ready for the game's first major update.

Monster Hunter Now's debut would see a wide variety of some of the Monster Hunter franchise's most beloved creatures included. Iconic monsters like the Rathian and Rathalos would make it into the game at its launch, alongside other recognizable early-game monsters like the Kulu-Ya-Ku and Barroth among others. The game would debut with six different weapons to choose from, featuring the Sword and Shield, Great Sword, Long Sword, Hammer, Bow, and Light Bowgun in its launch armory. Now, the game is set to receive its first major update next week.

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As reported by Eurogamer, Niantic has officially provided details about Monster Hunter Now's first major update, titled "Fulminations in the Frost." The update will add four new large monsters for players to hunt with the Zinogre, Banbaro, Barioth, and Radobaan joining the game, alongside two new small monsters with the Cortos and Wulg. Monster Hunter Now's winter update will also feature the first new additions to the game's weapon pool, introducing the Lance and Dual Blades to the lineup. Niantic is set to make several other minor changes as well, including upping the item cap and rebalancing some existing weapons.

Monster Hunter Now "Fulminations in the Frost" Update (Releasing December 7)

  • Four new large monsters: Zinogre, Banbaro, Barioth, Radobaan
  • Two new small monsters: Cortos, Wulg
  • Two new weapon types: Dual Blades, Lance

Alongside the new updates to the game, Niantic has teased Monster Hunter Now's December event lineup. The start of December will begin the "Qualily's Special Quests" event, featuring new limited quests rewarding players with valuable Monster Hunter Now resources like Carpenterbugs. Zinogre will also be featured as part of the "Zinogre's Onslaught" event, with Niantic teasing a new way to hunt monsters, along with Pink Rathian and Black Diablos returning later in the month. Monster Hunter Now's Winter update is currently scheduled to launch on December 7.

The newest major update to Monster Hunter Now comes as many fans are waiting to see what's next for the franchise's main-series games. Monster Hunter Rise would hold its final digital event earlier this year for the Sunbreak expansion, wrapping up the development cycle for the most recent main-series game. Rumors have swirled around a potential Monster Hunter on PS5 or the unannounced Switch 2, but Capcom has yet to confirm the next main Monster Hunter game. Monster Hunter Now's newest content update will look to hold over fans waiting for the franchise's next big release.