Highlights
Monster Hunter Now, an augmented reality game co-developed with Niantic, has been a hit, with 5 million downloads in its first week.
The leaked 61.1 update for Monster Hunter Now will address the concerns regarding the lack of depth and variety during the game's launch. It will introduce new monsters, weapons, and additional features.
In the upcoming Halloween event of Monster Hunter Now, players can look forward to exclusive event quests and cosmetic rewards, further enhancing the game's allure.
The Monster Hunter franchise has been a well-established presence in the gaming industry for many years. Since its original debut in 2004, Capcom's action role-playing game has become an instant classic and has continuously evolved and impressed its fan base with new features and additions. Over time, the franchise has even expanded into various spin-offs such as MMOs and mobile games. The latest evolution of the series is Monster Hunter Now, an augmented reality game co-developed with Niantic, the creators of Pokémon Go. Since its launch, the game has gained immense popularity and is expected to receive even more content in the leaked 61.1 update.
Released on September 14 (or August 9 for early access), Monster Hunter Now has already become a hit, accumulating 5 million downloads in its first week alone. With 3 million pre-registered users, the game has proven to be the second most popular launch for the company since Pokémon Go. Praised for its quality-of-life features and fast-paced combat, the mobile-exclusive game has seen a growing player base. However, some have criticized its lack of depth and variety at launch. If the recent leaks turn out to be accurate, update 61.1 will address these concerns by introducing new monsters, weapons, and other exciting additions.
Monster Hunter Now's New Content Update
Future content for Monster Hunter Now has been recently leaked through a widespread online datamine. Details about new monsters, weapons, tools, and events akin to the recent Diablos Invasion event have been uncovered by dataminers. Although the release date for this leaked update is unknown, a Halloween event that was also datamined may indicate that update 61.1 could potentially arrive in October. However, official confirmation is still pending.
In terms of new monsters, various variants have been leaked, including the Pink Rathian, Black Diablos, and Azure Rathalos. Similar to the mainline Monster Hunter titles, these variants are expected to pose higher levels of danger and difficulty compared to their standard versions. In addition, the Banbaro from Monster Hunter World: Iceborne will be introduced as another new monster in Monster Hunter Now. With the expanding list of monsters to discover, fans have plenty to anticipate.
Several new craftable weapons have been unveiled through leaks, expected to be introduced alongside the new monsters. These weapons include variations for various weapon types in Monster Hunter Now. For Sword and Shield: Blue Corona, for Great Sword: Rathalos Glinsword and Wyvern Blade "Blossom", for Light Bowgun: Azure Soulscorcher, for Long Sword: Wyvern Blade and Wyvern Blade Indigo, for Bow: Azure Mightbow, Galebender, and Cera Coilbender, and for Hammer: Chaos Shatterer. Additionally, leaked information suggests that the update will introduce Dual Blades and Lance as new weapon types.
In recognition of the spooky season, Niantic is planning a special Halloween celebration as part of the events in Monster Hunter Now. The datamine has found various assets for the event, such as in-game models of jack-o-lanterns, witch's hats, a witch's broom, and other objects. The exact details of the event are yet to be revealed, but similar to previous Niantic and Monster Hunter collaborations, it is likely to include exclusive event quests and cosmetic rewards. Furthermore, the leaks have also uncovered Decoration names in the game's code, which may enable players to customize and upgrade their equipment according to their preferences.
"Popular tools from the mainline games are also said to be added. These include Demon Powder, Flash Bombs, and Pitfall Traps. With all of these new additions, players will have more character-build customization options available and strategy variety. The leaks for update 61.1 are certainly promising, but with no currently confirmed release date, fans will just have to wait."
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"Exciting additions from the mainline games, such as Demon Powder, Flash Bombs, and Pitfall Traps, are expected to be included. These tools offer players enhanced customization options for their characters and a wider range of strategies to explore. While leaks for update 61.1 look promising, fans eagerly await a confirmed release date."
"Monster Hunter Now is now available for free on mobile devices."