Niantic has announced that the Monster Hunter Now Summer Hunt 2026 will start on July 20. The event will feature Elder Dragon Velkhana, new Riftborne monsters, and more.
The event will last from July 20 to July 26. As part of it, there will be more Elder Dragon interceptions and increased activity for the following monsters:
- Stygian Zinogre
- Bishaten (including Riftborne)
- Lagombi (including Riftborne)
- Glavenus (including Riftborne)
- Rathalos (including Riftborne)
- Bazelgeuse (including Riftborne)
Players will also be able to purchase a Summer Hunt 2026 pass, which includes several rewards. Some of these rewards include Velkhana materials, Weapon Refining Parts, Armor Refining Parts, Limited Ultra Hunting Tickets, and 6 Velkhana Horns. Additionally, Velkhana is available to fight. A successful hunt will grant weapons and armor that can be crafted from gained materials. Niantic outlines other details of Velkhana on its site:
An elder dragon said to freeze all in its path. According to legend, it can control the cold and use its freezing breath to conjure massive spires of ice out of nowhere. Velkhana finally arrives in Elder Dragon Interceptions!
Beware of Velkhana’s cold breath, which cannot be guarded against. Its head, torso, forelegs, wings, hind legs, and tail are covered in ice, and you cannot break these body parts while they are in this state. Once this monster’s health drops below half, it reinforces its protective ice. Focus your attacks on the ice-covered parts to break the ice, and then target the softer spots of its hide.
Velkhana’s weaknesses are fire, dragon, and blast. During the event, featured monsters will include those that provide materials for forging fire, dragon, and blast element weapons. Take this opportunity to upgrade your equipment and prepare to face Velkhana!
Lastly, Monster Hunter Now is available now for Android and iOS.
