First Real-World Event in Two Years! Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2026: Osaka to Be Held on November 14 & 15!

Capcom Co., Ltd. and Scopely Explore Inc. held a joint press conference on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
During the press conference, they announced the real-world event, Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2026: Osaka.
The event will take place over two days on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2026, in the Namba area of Osaka City.

Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2026: Osaka Held November 14 (Sat) & 15 (Sun)!

📢 Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2026 Osaka is coming!

The wait is over! Join us on Nov. 14–15, 2026, for an exciting real-world event! ✨

We'll be sharing all the details during Now Navi on Sep. 2, so don't miss it!#MHNow
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— Monster Hunter Now (@MH_Now_EN) September 1, 2026

The newly announced Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2026: Osaka is a limited two-day real-world event where players can enjoy Monster Hunter Now across the Namba district of Chuo-ku, Osaka City.
This marks the second standalone live event for Monster Hunter Now, returning after a two-year hiatus following 2024's Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2024: Shibuya.

At the press conference, Keiichi Kawai, President of Scopely Explore Inc., and Ryozo Tsujimoto, Monster Hunter Series Producer at Capcom, took the stage.

Comment from Keiichi Kawai, President of Scopely Explore Inc.

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Monster Hunter Now will soon celebrate its 3rd anniversary. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the hunters who have supported us throughout this journey.
We are delighted to bring the Monster Hunter Now Carnival to Osaka, the birthplace of Capcom, for the first time in two years.
Additionally, leading up to the main event, we will participate in Midosuji Challenge 2026 to collaborate with the local community in bringing excitement and vibrancy to the streets of Osaka.
At Scopely Explore, our mission is to help people explore the world together with friends.
We hope everyone enjoys walking the streets while playing the game, discovering Osaka's unique charms and connecting with fellow hunters.

(Translated from Japanese)PR TIMES

Comment from Ryozo Tsujimoto, Monster Hunter Series Producer at Capcom Co., Ltd.

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We are truly thrilled to hold this event in Osaka, the birthplace of Capcom.
We hope that hunters visiting from across Japan and overseas will experience the wonderful charms of Osaka alongside the unique hunting experiences only Monster Hunter Now can offer.
Moving forward, we will continue striving to deliver richer, more fulfilling experiences to everyone through Monster Hunter Now, the Monster Hunter franchise, and a wide variety of collaborative initiatives.

(Translated from Japanese)PR TIMES

Tickets Go on Sale September 3 at 9:00 AM. Further Details in Now Navi!

Capcom and Scopely will announce the latest event information during Now Navi Vol. 7, streamed on the official Monster Hunter Now YouTube channel on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM JST.
Additionally, the Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2026: Osaka special website is scheduled to open on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM JST, with ticket sales commencing simultaneously.
Hunters, don't miss out!

Monster Hunter Now to Exhibit at Midosuji Challenge 2026!

Monster Hunter Now will also exhibit at Midosuji Challenge, an urban activation project held along Osaka's iconic main boulevard, Midosuji.
The Midosuji Challenge runs for three days from Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2026, with Monster Hunter Now exhibiting on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8.
Planning an extended trip to Osaka to enjoy both events could make for a fantastic experience.

Clearing the Web Demo rewards visitors with a commemorative sticker, and staff will also distribute sunvisors as promotional giveaways.
Stay tuned for future updates.

For ongoing updates regarding Monster Hunter Now, visit the official Monster Hunter Now website and official X account (@mh_now).