Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2026: Osaka

(hereinafter "Scopely Explore"). The event will be held over 2 days, November 14 (Sat) and 15 (Sun), 2026, in the Namba area of Osaka City. Today, September 1 (Tue), Capcom and Scopely Explore held a joint press conference and announced the details of the event. This event is a real-world event, limited to 2 days, for enjoying "Monster Hunter Now" in the Namba area of Chuo-ku, Osaka City. It is the 2nd edition, held for the first time in 2 years since "Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2024: Shibuya", held in Shibuya in 2024. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale from September 3 (Thu) at 9 a.m. on the event's special site within the official "Monster Hunter Now" website. At the press conference, Keiichi Kawai, President of Japan operations at Scopely Explore, took the stage first. He spoke of his joy at being able to hold the first real-world event in 2 years since the 2024 Shibuya event, where about 20 thousand hunters from Japan and abroad gathered over 2 days, in Osaka, the place where Capcom was founded and a city deeply connected with "Monster Hunter". He also expressed his hopes for the event, saying that in addition to hunting monsters and interacting with fellow hunters, he would like people to use the game as an occasion to walk the streets of Osaka and experience the charms unique to the area. Scopely Explore Co., Ltd. President Keiichi Kawai He further expressed his gratitude to the hunters who enjoy and support "Monster Hunter Now", which will soon mark its 3rd anniversary since service began, every day. He also mentioned that, ahead of this event, "Monster Hunter Now" is scheduled to take part in "Midosuji Challenge 2026", carried out as a public-private partnership by the Osaka City Construction Bureau and others, and indicated the intention to take part in creating bustle in the city of Osaka while cooperating with the local community. Next, Ryozo Tsujimoto, our Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer, took the stage. He spoke of his joy that the "Monster Hunter Now Carnival" will be held in Osaka, the place where Capcom was founded, and stated that the company, too, will cooperate with Scopely Explore, which organizes the event, so that the appeal of "Monster Hunter Now" can reach even more people. CAPCOM Co., Ltd. "Monster Hunter" series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto In addition, as a company local to Osaka, he conveyed his gratitude to the hunters who have supported "Monster Hunter Now" so far, and expressed his hope that people visiting Osaka from all over Japan and from overseas will enjoy not only the hunting experience unique to "Monster Hunter Now" but also the charms of the city itself, such as Osaka's own food, culture and interactions with its people. At the press conference, details of "Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2026: Osaka" were presented along with both companies' thoughts on holding a real-world event in Osaka. Finally, a photo session was held with special guests Katsumi♡Sayuri, and the press conference came to a successful close. - Scopely Explore Co., Ltd. President Keiichi Kawai (Kawai Keiichi) "Monster Hunter Now" will soon mark its 3rd anniversary. We are sincerely grateful to all the hunters who have supported us so far. We are very happy to be able to hold the "Monster Hunter Now Carnival", for the first time in 2 years, in Osaka, the place where Capcom was founded. Also, ahead of the event, we will take part in "Midosuji Challenge 2026" and, cooperating with the local community, take part in creating bustle in the city of Osaka. Scopely Explore's mission is to help people explore the world together with friends. We hope you will walk the city while enjoying the game, and enjoy the charms unique to Osaka and interaction with fellow hunters. - CAPCOM Co., Ltd. "Monster Hunter" series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto (Tsujimoto Ryozo) We are very happy to be able to hold this in Osaka, the place where Capcom was founded. From all over Japan, and from overseas