"Monster Hunter Now" to Launch Noble Silver Dragon "Mel Zena" on November 20; Paid Online Event "Autumn Hunt 2025" Also Confirmed
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/701/G070120/20251016003/
Editorial Department: maru | 2025/10/16 01:48 (UTC)
Niantic today (October 16, 2025) announced that the smartphone app “Monster Hunter Now” will introduce a new Elder Dragon, “Mel Zena,” on November 20.
Mel Zena is an Elder Dragon introduced in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, also known as the “Silver Noble Dragon.” It controls small creatures called Curia and transforms into a blood-red “Vitality-Active State” by draining the life force from its prey.
To commemorate Mel Zena’s arrival, a paid online event titled “Autumn Hunt 2025” will be held. The event runs from November 20 to 23, with tickets priced at 1,260 yen (tax included). Participants will receive exclusive rewards such as the layered outfit “Mel Zena-Themed Costume,” a limited-edition stamp, and special in-game bonuses including guaranteed appearances of Mel Zena during Elder Dragon Defense Missions. Additional benefits include increased spawn rates for Elder Dragon Defense Missions and shortened respawn times for large monsters.
For more details about the event, please check out the official release announcement below:
? New Elder Dragon “Mel Zena” arrives?
New gear with unique skills: “Melze Series” now available?
Plus, a paid online event #AutumnHunt2025 is confirmed!
? Choose one of two purchase windows:
November 20 (Thu) 9:00 – November 21 (Fri) 23:59
November 22 (Sat) 9:00 – November 23 (Sun) 23:59 #MonsterHunterNow
? https://t.co/r7eog2u2Bz pic.twitter.com/Oji75F9Q9v— Monster Hunter Now Official (@mh_now) October 16, 2025
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Elder Dragon Mel Zena arrives!
“Autumn Hunt 2025” event is live!
Hunters,
Starting November 20, 2025 (local time), the Elder Dragon Mel Zena will appear in Elder Dragon Defense Missions. To celebrate her arrival, we are hosting the online event “Autumn Hunt 2025!”
Purchasing an event ticket removes waiting times after participating in both Elder Dragon Defense Missions and Large Multi-Hunt quests, and ensures that only Mel Zena appears during Elder Dragon Defense Missions—greatly increasing your chances to hunt her.
Additionally, exclusive rewards are available: a limited-edition layered outfit themed around Mel Zena, and a special “Autumn Hunt 2025” stamp.
This paid event offers two separate participation periods—you may choose one of the following:
- Option A: November 20 (Thu) 9:00 – November 21 (Fri) 23:59
- Option B: November 22 (Sat) 9:00 – November 23 (Sun) 23:59
Select the date that works best for you and take on Mel Zena!
◆ About Mel Zena
A majestic dragon with beautiful silver armor, known as the “Silver Noble Dragon.” It uses small creatures called Curia to steal life force from prey, silently creeping up behind victims in the darkness of night. Though it appears elegant and dignified, when gathering vitality, its ferocious nature emerges—its body glowing a blood-red hue, feared by all. This state is known as “Vitality-Active State.”
Weakness: Dragon
◆ Event Duration for “Autumn Hunt 2025”
A. November 20 (Thu) 9:00 – November 21 (Fri) 23:59 (local time)
B. November 22 (Sat) 9:00 – November 23 (Sun) 23:59 (local time)
You may purchase only one of the two tickets. Event ticket price: 1,260 yen.
The Web Store offers a special bundle including an item box expansion—ideal for those who want extra value. Ticket sales are scheduled to begin around November 5 (Wed).
◆ Exclusive Rewards for Event Ticket Purchasers
- Receive the layered outfit “【Mel Zena-Themed】Costume” upon purchase.
- Obtain a limited-edition Monster Hunter Now Autumn Hunt 2025 stamp.
- Only Mel Zena appears during Elder Dragon Defense Missions.
During the event period, Chalcedony, Teostra, Nergigante, Kirin, Odogaron, and Neromiel will not appear in players’ fields—these monsters will return after the event ends.
Waiting times are removed after participating in both Large Multi-Hunt and Elder Dragon Defense Missions, allowing you to join instantly. In areas where Large Multi-Hunt and Elder Dragon Defense Mission normally occur, Elder Dragon Defense Missions now spawn more frequently. The respawn time for large monsters is shortened to 30 minutes.
The accessible area has been expanded by 1.5 times compared to normal, and the amount of materials obtainable from small monsters and gathering points doubles.
- Cannot be used in conjunction with “Walky Ball,” “Walky Ball [Small],” or “Walky Ball [Extremely Small].”
- A limited-time quest titled “Autumn Hunt 2025” will be released.
- Additional time-limited quests tied to defeating or subduing Mel Zena will also be available.
- These are exclusive to players who purchase the paid event ticket.
◯ Main rewards from this quest:
Limited Hunter Medal
Limited Guild Card Background
Weapon Refining Materials
Armor Refining Materials
Mel Zena’s materials
◆ Other Important Notes
Mel Zena will still appear in Elder Dragon Defense Missions even for players who do not purchase the paid event ticket.
The validity period for the event quests is either:
- November 20 (Thu) 9:00 – November 21 (Fri) 23:59 (local time), or
- November 22 (Sat) 9:00 – November 23 (Sun) 23:59 (local time).
Be sure to complete the quest within these windows to claim your rewards. Check the FAQ for Elder Dragon Defense Mission timings.
More details will be announced around November 11 (Tue) via the “Monster Hunter Now Autumn Hunt 2025” announcement, and FAQs regarding the paid event will be posted before the event begins. Follow our official social media accounts to stay updated!