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Monster Hunter Wilds Global Exhibition Lands in September — Championship Quests and Free DLC Are Live Now

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Capcom has just announced the Monster Hunter Wilds Championship Global Exhibition, a head-to-head showdown set for September 2026 that will see the top hunters from four regional tournaments battle it out on the world stage. Better yet, you don’t have to wait until September to get in on the action — two championship challenge quests and a bundle of free cosmetic DLC dropped for all players this week.

Four Regions, One Crown

The Global Exhibition brings together the winning teams from Capcom’s official regional Monster Hunter Wilds championships held across Japan, the United States, France, and Taiwan. No exact venue or date has been confirmed beyond “September 2026,” but the format is a head-to-head timed hunt to determine the strongest squad on the planet. Think of it as the Monster Hunter World Cup — with larger claws.

While no Southeast Asian team is competing this time, Capcom is opening up the exact same challenge quests used in the event so every hunter worldwide can measure up against the pros.

Take On the Championship Quests Right Now

Two limited-time challenge quests went live on 4 August and are available to all Monster Hunter Wilds hunters on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC who have reached Hunter Rank 100 or above. Both quests take place in Wounded Hollow, and weapon choice is restricted to: Great Sword, Hammer, Heavy Bowgun, Lance, Light Bowgun, and Switch Axe.

  • “What Dreams May Soar” (Quest 1) — A solo or co-op hunt against the fearsome Arch-Tempered Arkveld. This is pure, white-knuckle DPS racing in some of the most gruelling conditions the game offers.
  • “What Dreams May Soar” (Quest 2) — A multi-monster gauntlet pitting you against Lagiacrus, Xu Wu, and Arch-Tempered Nu Udra simultaneously. Target prioritisation and stamina management are everything here.

These are the actual quests the four invited champion teams will be running at the live exhibition, so clearing them is the closest most of us will get to competing at that level. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to dust off your HR 100 saves, this is it.

Free DLC: Poogies, Palicoes, and a Very Fancy Car

Capcom sweetened the announcement with a set of free cosmetic DLC available right now through the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Steam — no purchase required.

Rolling Poogie Pendant (circus variant) — Monster Hunter Wilds free DLC
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On the hunter side, four Rolling Poogie Pendants are on offer — the beloved pig mascot reimagined as a circus performer, balancing on a ball in a range of colourways. Pick up the Deux-Ton (clown stripes), Monochrome, Four-Seasons Flower, and Sakura designs and hang them off your weapon for maximum camp at the campfire.

Rolling Poogie Pendant (sakura variant) — Monster Hunter Wilds free DLC
Image courtesy of Capcom
Happy-Go-Congakart Pendant — Monster Hunter Wilds free DLC
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There’s also the Happy-Go-Congakart Pendant — a Congalala crammed into a tiny pink car, towing a very distressed Wudwud behind it. Chaotic energy, maximum charm.

Palico mains get the Wudwud Felyne Layered Armor, dressing your cat companion up as one of the game’s resident furry shopkeepers, complete with a blue-brimmed hat and golden star accessory.

Wudwud Felyne Layered Armor — Monster Hunter Wilds free DLC
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What to Watch For in September

Capcom hasn’t confirmed the exhibition venue or streaming details yet, but past Monster Hunter championship events have been broadcast on the official Monster Hunter YouTube and Twitch channels with English commentary. Keep an eye on the official Global Exhibition page for updates as September approaches.

In the meantime, grab the free DLC, load up a challenge quest, and see how your clear time stacks up. For more Monster Hunter Wilds coverage, check our dedicated game news section.

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Street Fighter 6 Season 4 Patch Reshapes the Meta — Who Rose and Who Fell

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The Yasmine Update for Street Fighter 6 dropped overnight, and while most eyes were on the new fighter herself, the Season 4 balance patch quietly sent shockwaves through the competitive tier list. Buffs and nerfs touched over 25 characters, Modern Controls gained new directional options, and a long-complained-about Drive Reversal input bug finally got the axe. Here’s what the Singapore FGC needs to know before the next session.

Metro City open-world hub in Street Fighter 6 Season 4
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Biggest Winners

Kimberly — Ninja Getting Her Groove Back

Kimberly has struggled in Season 3’s more neutral-heavy landscape. Season 4 addresses this directly: her Shuriken Bomb install now banks up to three stocks instead of two, and Hidden Variable has adjusted spacing that makes it harder to punish on reaction. With greater threat radius and resource sustainability, Kim players can finally run the layered setplay the character was designed for. Expect her to climb out of the mid-tier rut she’s been stuck in since the Season 2 adjustments.

Blanka — Sparks Fly in the Corner

Blanka’s Electric Thunder received a significant multi-hit buff when the opponent is cornered. Corner is traditionally where Blanka has struggled to convert consistent pressure, leaning on setplay resets that sharp defenders could negate. The Season 4 change rewards reads and fundamentals over the random “it hit” style often memed about online. FGC purists have been calling for this adjustment for months, and Capcom has delivered.

Alex — The Grappler Rises

Two changes that matter: Prowler Stance follow-ups are now easier to land (reduced execution window for hit confirms), and Power Bomb’s reach is extended. Alex was already seeing fringe competitive play at Singapore locals; these tweaks push him closer to viable at higher-stakes events. If you have an Alex lab partner, they’ll be very chatty this week.

Battle Hub arcade scene in Street Fighter 6
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Biggest Losers

Mai — The Air Supremacy Tax

Mai was deemed too dominant in aerial offence, particularly her SA1 which could be triggered from grounded situations to extend combos with invincibility frames attached. Capcom’s fix: SA1 invincibility is now aerial-only. This is a meaningful nerf to her defensive and punish options, particularly against opponents who respected the SA1 threat to open up their neutral. Overdrive Ryuuenbu has also been restructured with narrower follow-up windows. Her damage ceiling drops noticeably, and the corner carry combos she was running in Season 3 need reworking.

Ed — The Mix Is Still There, but Cheaper

Ed’s back throw advantage has been reduced, trimming the okizeme that made his mix-up game so oppressive in Season 3. More significantly, held Psycho Flicker no longer guarantees a throw follow-up on hit — a property that was central to his high-damage launchers. Ed mains will need to relearn when the mix is safe versus when opponents now have windows to tech or jump out. His skill ceiling arguably rises while his floor drops.

Under the Hood: Modern Controls and the Drive Reversal Fix

Modern Controls received a quality-of-life expansion this patch: new Down+SP directional inputs (Down-Back+SP, Down+SP, Down-Forward+SP) add execution nuance that was previously forcing Modern players to choose between accessibility and variance. Assisted Combos have also been revised across multiple characters, generally tightening the damage gap versus Classic users at optimal play — a change that should help Modern become a more viable choice at tournament level.

The Drive Reversal input fix is arguably the most impactful silent change in the patch. Holding back during a Drive Reversal input’s screen freeze was inadvertently cancelling previously-entered commands — a bug reported on the SF6 subreddit and official forums for the better part of a year. Competitive players had developed workarounds, but the fix levels the playing field and removes an input-reliability variable at top level. This one will have a real effect on high-stakes sets.

Chinatown stage screenshot with Ken in Street Fighter 6
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Season 4 Roster: What’s Coming

Yasmine is live today as the first Season 4 DLC fighter. The Season 4 pass also previewed Arjun, Tifa Lockhart (the Final Fantasy VII guest character we covered in June 2026), and Bosch. No release dates have been confirmed for the remaining three beyond the Season 4 window. With Yasmine just out, eyes will now shift to Capcom Cup and regional qualifiers to see how the Season 4 meta settles before the next fighter arrives.

What This Means for EVO Singapore 2027

Singapore’s fighting game community has been building momentum — from World Warrior SG to the announcement of EVO Singapore 2027 at Marina Bay Sands. The Season 4 meta shift matters here. The characters likely to make pools and top 8 look different now: Kimberly, Blanka, and Alex buffs open up new counter-pick discussions at the local level; the Mai and Ed nerfs may push established players toward locking in a secondary before the qualifier circuit begins.

Watch the Singapore FGC Discord servers and local tournament results over the next month — first-impression data from SEA players on the new patch will be telling. For the full character-by-character patch notes, Capcom’s official update page is the definitive reference. This article covers competitive meta implications only.

Also read: SF6 Yasmine Is Live — Plus the Onimusha Collab Launching Alongside Her

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SF6 Yasmine Is Live — Free Onimusha Collab Starts 7 August

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Street Fighter 6’s Yasmine went live on 3 August 2026, making her Capcom’s first-ever Filipino World Warrior — and for Southeast Asia’s fighting game community, that’s a headline moment. She launched alongside a full roster of battle-balance adjustments and, separately, a free in-game Onimusha event that kicks off this Thursday (7 August) and runs to month’s end. We covered her announcement back in June; here’s what’s new now that she’s in everyone’s hands.

Who Is Street Fighter 6 Yasmine?

Yasmine character select screen in Street Fighter 6 with the Nayshall stage backdrop
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Yasmine grew up in the Philippines, training alongside her older brother Kuya under their grandfather’s guidance in Eskrima — the Filipino national martial art built around rapid blade and stick combinations. Kuya’s sudden disappearance left her training dormant, until a French supermodel’s FooTube videos reignited her fighting spirit. She enters the circuit armed with a karambit knife and a personal mystery to unravel.

Her kit focuses on aggressive forward movement and layered knife mix-ups. Key special moves include:

  • Daloy ng Tubig — a quick forward rush that opens and extends combos
  • Alon — a multi-hit follow-up that can activate Bayani Mode, a powered-up state that expands her offensive options
  • Talim ng Hangin — a low sweep for pressure and whiff punishment
  • Mukha ng Langit — a front-flip overhead that forces opponents to respect multiple angles
  • Lipad ng Agila — a multi-hit aerial rush
  • Pangil sa Likuran — a swirling projectile at variable speeds for zoning

Her Arcade Story and Outfit 2 are both included at launch, and the accompanying update also brings general battle-balance adjustments across the full Street Fighter 6 roster.

Street Fighter 6 Character Guide | Yasmine — via Street Fighter on YouTube

How to Get Yasmine in SF6

Yasmine is available now on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. She is included with the Year 4 Character Pass and Year 4 Ultimate Pass; she can also be purchased separately. Three more Year 4 fighters are still incoming: Arjun, Tifa Lockhart (yes, the Final Fantasy VII Tifa), and Bosch.

Street Fighter 6 official Philippines Launch Event poster, Makati, 9 August 2026
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Capcom is holding an official Philippines launch event on 9 August in Makati at Salud! — a fitting celebration for the first Filipino fighter in the series’ nearly 40-year history. If you happen to be in Manila that weekend, it’s worth a look.

Free Onimusha Collab: Log In 7–31 August for EX Colours

Way of the Oni x Way of the Fist limited time event, 7 August to 31 August
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Running from 7 to 31 August, the “Way of the Oni × Way of the Fist” collaboration ties Street Fighter 6 to Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom’s first new entry in the samurai franchise in over two decades (launching 3 September 2026). The collab is entirely free — simply log in during the event window to claim everything.

All 8 Oni EX Colours and What You Get

All eight Oni EX Colours: Miyamoto Musashi Ryu, Soki Luke, Osric Blanka, Gogandantess AKI, Sasaki Ganryu Ed, Oda Nobunaga Akuma, Jacques Blanc M.Bison, Akechi Samanosuke Terry
Image courtesy of Capcom

Eight SF6 fighters each get a new colour palette inspired by an Onimusha character:

  • Miyamoto Musashi → Ryu
  • Soki → Luke
  • Osric → Blanka
  • Gogandantess → A.K.I.
  • Sasaki Ganryu → Ed
  • Oda Nobunaga → Akuma
  • Jacques Blanc → M. Bison
  • Akechi Samanosuke → Terry

On top of the EX colours, logging in during the event also unlocks Samurai Avatar costumes, Challenger Screen Illustrations, Titles, and Avatar Gear. The Battle Hub is getting an Onimusha-themed makeover with a community voter called “Your Favourite Genma” — vote for your favourite demonic Genma from the series to earn exclusive stickers and camera frames.

Street Fighter 6 — The Way of the Oni × The Way of the Fist Collab Event Announcement Trailer — via Street Fighter on YouTube

It’s a strong pair of updates to drop together: a brand-new fighter with a deep SEA cultural identity, and a nostalgia-heavy crossover with a franchise that has been dormant for over two decades. Whether you play Street Fighter 6 competitively or just casually, the Onimusha log-in rewards are worth grabbing before 31 August. Keep an eye on the Game News section for Onimusha: Way of the Sword coverage when it launches in September.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Gets Free Prologue Demo and Offline Event Quests This August

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Two quality-of-life upgrades are landing in Monster Hunter Wilds this August that hunters in the region will want to know about: a free Prologue Demo with save data carry-over, and a patch that moves all 26 event and challenge quests fully offline. The Ver.1.042 update drops on 4 August 2026 at 11:30 AM JST across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam), with the demo following on 5 August.

Monster Hunter Wilds Ver.1.042 update announcement
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All 26 Event Quests Go Offline

Until now, only one event quest in Monster Hunter Wilds was playable without an internet connection. The Ver.1.042 patch removes that restriction across the board: all 26 available event quests and challenge quests will be accessible offline after the update. The quest list UI is also being reorganised so currently available quests appear at the top for faster access.

Permanently joining the roster is the first anniversary quest featuring a guaranteed gold-crown Pupuporuporu — the game’s self-declared least-hunted monster. The ★10 event quest requires HR 100+ and offers armour pieces and limited charm variants as rewards. For hunters across Southeast Asia where internet consistency can be unpredictable, offline event access is a meaningful upgrade.

Monster Hunter Wilds event quest offline support update
Image courtesy of Capcom

Prologue Demo: Try Before You Hunt

The Prologue Demo arrives on 5 August 2026, free on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). The headline feature is save data transfer: progress from the demo carries straight into the full game, provided no existing Monster Hunter Wilds save is present on the account. Capcom has said specific demo content details will be shared closer to the launch.

This is effectively a timed second-chance entry point for anyone who has been watching the hunt from the sidelines since the game’s original release — and a ready argument for friends who are still on the fence.

The patch also clears several bugs: a Guardian Fulgur Anjanath texture rendering issue, an Arch-tempered Arkveld attack effect displacement, and a Sword & Shield trap placement fix via the radial menu. PC players should note Capcom’s driver advisory: use NVIDIA GeForce 581.57 or newer; AMD Radeon 25.10.2 and later has known issues.

Looking Ahead to Ascendance

Capcom has been clear that Ver.1.042 is partly designed to expand the player base ahead of the 2027 expansion, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance. The expansion reveal trailer below is still the clearest look at what’s coming. The free demo gives any hunter who stepped away a low-commitment way back in before Ascendance arrives.

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance – Official Reveal Trailer — via Monster Hunter on YouTube
Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance 2027 expansion key art
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Ver.1.042 patch notes in full are available at the official Monster Hunter update page. For more on what’s hitting your library, check our game news feed.

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Arrives 4 September — Three Weeks Earlier Than Planned

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Onimusha is coming sooner than expected. Capcom officially moved the release date of Onimusha: Way of the Sword to 4 September 2026 — three weeks ahead of the original 25 September date. If you had your eye on this one, start clearing your weekend now.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword — Game Overview Trailer · via Capcom USA on YouTube

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release Date Moved Up

Capcom made the announcement on 2 July 2026 via an official IR press release, confirming the new launch date across all platforms. The company offered no detailed explanation for the change, but an earlier release is rarely bad news for fans who’ve been waiting two decades for a new Onimusha. As we reported when the game was first revealed, this marks the franchise’s first mainline entry since Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams in 2006 — a 20-year gap.

Miyamoto Musashi unleashes a sweeping Oni-powered slash against a Genma enemy in Onimusha: Way of the Sword
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Miyamoto Musashi vs the Genma — The Story So Far

Set in an Edo-period Kyoto overrun by demonic Genma invaders, Way of the Sword casts players as the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi — a real historical figure reimagined with an enchanted gauntlet that channels Oni power. Along the way he meets two companions, each based on real Japanese historical figures: Izumo no Okuni, famed as the founder of kabuki theatre, and Ono no Takamura, a venerable swordsman who wields a gauntlet of his own. The clash of history, myth and demon-slaying action is classic Onimusha territory.

Musashi fights a Genma demon among ruins in Onimusha: Way of the Sword
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The Onimusha series has sold over 9.1 million units cumulatively since the original PS2 launch in 2001. That fanbase runs deep in Singapore — the early PS2-era games were a staple at rental shops across Tampines, Jurong and Bugis — and Way of the Sword looks to recapture that dark, methodical sword-action feel with a modern engine.

Enemy Design: A Closer Look at the Genma

Official character art for a Genma demon from Onimusha: Way of the Sword
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The game’s enemy design leans heavily into grotesque, winged Genma whose grotesque armour and blood-soaked blades feel like a natural evolution of the series’ original aesthetic. The Game Overview trailer released in June showcased a wide range of encounter types — from agile lesser demons to screen-filling bosses silhouetted against a blood moon.

A massive winged Genma boss rises against a blood-red moon in Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Image courtesy of Capcom

Platforms and Singapore Availability

Onimusha: Way of the Sword releases 4 September 2026 on:

  • PlayStation 5
  • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store)

No Singapore-specific pricing has been confirmed yet; SGD pricing typically appears on the PSN Store and Steam closer to launch. Keep an eye on our game news feed for a pre-order and pricing update when Capcom drops more details. In the meantime, the Steam wishlist page is live.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Flamefete Is Live — Summer Armor, Quests and Free Goodies

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Capcom’s biggest in-game summer celebration has returned to Monster Hunter Wilds. The Festival of Accord: Flamefete is live from today, 22 July, bringing a full tropical makeover to the Grand Hub, three limited-time event quests, two new armor sets, and one of the most delightfully absurd weapons in series history — all available until mid-August on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Monster Hunter Wilds – Festival of Accord: Flamefete | Summer Seasonal Event — via Monster Hunter on YouTube

The Grand Hub Goes Full Tropical

The moment you log in, the Grand Hub has been redecorated with tiki totems, hanging lanterns, flowering vines, and an open beach-party atmosphere. The canteen switches over to a summer seasonal feast menu, complete with watermelon fruit bowls alongside the usual monster-meat grill. Daily Lucky Vouchers increase from one to two per day, and Barrel Bowling Vouchers jump to three — so it’s a good time to knock out those activity completions if you’ve been putting them off.

Monster Hunter Wilds Flamefete nighttime Grand Hub with tiki fire
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Three Event Quests — and What Each One Gets You

Flamefete adds three time-limited quests that drop the event currencies needed to craft everything new this season:

  • Pick Your Poison — Hunt a Rompopolo and a Gypceros in the Oilwell Basin. Rewards: Diving Tickets, used to craft the Diver Alpha armor and the Felyne Aloha set for your Palico.
  • Putting Up a Stink — Hunt a Tempered Congalala and a Tempered Rathian in the Scarlet Forest. Rewards: Flamefete Catalogs, needed for the Cornpopper Gunlance and the two cosmetic eyewear pieces.
  • These Roots Run Deep — Hunt an Arch Tempered Uth Duna. This is the toughest quest of the three and rewards crafting materials for the Uth Duna Gamma (γ) armor set, which stacks Peak Performance, Earplugs, and Tool Specialist at full completion.
Monster Hunter Wilds Flamefete Afi Alpha armor and summer feast at canteen
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New Armor and the Cornpopper Gunlance

The two main craftable armor sets this season cater to very different hunters. Afi Alpha (α) is built for blast-centric builds — it ships with Burst Lv5, Blast Resistance Lv3, Bombardier Lv3, and Heroics Lv1, and the full set unlocks the Flamefete Boon set bonus. You craft it using Flamefete Tickets, which you earn passively from the daily login bonus and the event’s Limited Bounties. Diver Alpha (α), assembled from Diving Tickets, leans into comfort and stamina — Marathon Runner Lv3, Hunger Resistance Lv3, and Aquatic/Oilsilt Mobility Lv2 make it a natural fit for lengthy expedition runs or the wetter regions of Wilds’ world.

Then there’s the weapon Singapore hunters specifically need to see.

Monster Hunter Wilds Cornpopper Gunlance corn cob weapon Flamefete
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The Cornpopper Gunlance is exactly what it looks like: a massive, gleaming corn cob that fires like a proper siege weapon. It’s a fan-favourite returning from last year’s event, crafted using Flamefete Catalogs from “Putting Up a Stink.” Combat performance aside, it’s the kind of weapon you equip for screenshot sessions with your squad.

Free Login Rewards and Hub Perks

Just logging in during the event period is worth doing even if you don’t plan to farm quests. Capcom is giving out the Water Gun gesture — a full animated emote where your hunter raises a water gun and can fire it while moving and dodging — alongside a Flamefete Felyne Teddy pendant, a Beach Barrel Bomb, and the Firebird Caparison Seikret decoration. Hunter titles, nameplates and special Flamefete-themed backgrounds are also claimable.

Monster Hunter Wilds Flamefete hunters playing barrel bowling beach ball activity
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For those who want extra cosmetics for their support characters, there’s also a paid Flamefete DLC Pack containing summer outfits for Alma, Gemma, and Erik, plus additional pendants and sticker sets — optional, and not needed for any of the crafting content above.

How Long Do You Have?

Flamefete runs through mid-August 2026; check the in-game event calendar for the confirmed end date once you’re logged in. Given the Arch Tempered Uth Duna quest and the Flamefete Ticket grind for Afi Alpha, you’ll want to start farming early rather than leaving it to the final week. Singapore hunters are on standard Asia servers with no region lock, so matchmaking into the event quests should be straightforward from day one. Check the latest game news here for more Wilds updates as they land.

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Velkhana Makes Its Monster Hunter Now Debut — Summer Hunt 2026 Guide

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Velkhana — the ice-wreathed Elder Dragon that headlined Monster Hunter World: Iceborne — has finally arrived in Monster Hunter Now. The mobile AR game’s Summer Hunt 2026 event runs until Sunday, 26 July 2026, and it marks the franchise favourite’s very first appearance in an augmented-reality setting. If you’ve been waiting to hunt Velkhana on your morning commute around Singapore, your wait is over.

Starting July 18th: Major summer update Dancing in the Tempest Part II — via Monster Hunter Now on YouTube

What Is the Monster Hunter Now Summer Hunt 2026?

The Monster Hunter Now Summer Hunt 2026 event is live from Monday, 20 July 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through Sunday, 26 July 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (local time). It lands as part of Season 10‘s second wave, which also introduces Riftborne variants of Bishaten and Lagombi, plus the long-awaited style selection mechanic for Hunting Horn players.

During the event, Velkhana is the only Elder Dragon appearing at Elder Dragon Interception points — no ticket required. Anyone who opens the app this week can join the fight, and Friend Link lets you invite hunters regardless of physical distance for extra Friend Link Tokens.

Know Your Target — Velkhana in MH Now

The Ice Queen fights differently from most Elder Dragons in the game. A few things to keep in mind before you step up to an Interception point:

  • Weaknesses: Fire, Dragon, Blast — load up Fire or Dragon weapons for maximum break damage.
  • Frozen body parts: Head, torso, forelegs, wings, hind legs, and tail are all encased in ice and cannot be broken while frozen. Landing consistent hits is the key to thawing them out.
  • Phase shift at 50% HP: Below half health, Velkhana reinforces its entire ice armour — brace for a tougher second half.
  • Cold breath cannot be guarded: There is no blocking that signature forward-spray — dodge sideways when you see it wind up.
Velkhana Elder Dragon battle in Monster Hunter Now
Image courtesy of Niantic / Capcom

Act Fast — the Midsummer Diamond Dust Quest Expires 23 July

This is the one that matters most for Singapore hunters on a tight schedule. The Summer Hunt 2026: Midsummer Diamond Dust limited-time quest is available from 20 July to 23 July only. Clear it and you’ll earn:

  • Exclusive MH Now Summer Hunt 2026 Hunter Medal
  • Exclusive Summer Hunt 2026 Guild Card Background

Both are event-exclusive cosmetics that will not return once the quest window closes. You have until 23 July to lock them in — so don’t sleep on this one.

Daily quests for the broader Summer Hunt event (Monday through Thursday variants) continue through 26 July and reward Velkhana materials, weapon refining parts, and limited Ultra Hunting Tickets valid through 27 July.

New Gear: Rimeguard Armour and 14 Ice Weapons

Defeating Velkhana nets you the materials to forge the Rimeguard armour set, which carries two skills:

  • Velkhana Aegis — Boosts ice element attack power and generates an ice armour layer equal to a percentage of your max HP when you trigger a Special Skill.
  • Meditation

Every single weapon type in MH Now gets an ice variant from Velkhana materials — all 14 are available to forge. Mark your calendar for the Base Defense event (10–16 August), when all Velkhana ice weapons receive a 60% Defense Points bonus, making them even more valuable for high-level Interceptions.

For hunters who want more drops, the Special Carving Knife system is active during the event — you can use up to two per hunt, and using both triples the materials you receive. Premium Event Pass holders also have a chance to score the rare Velkhana Horn (rarity 6).

Monster Hunter Now Summer Hunt 2026 event overview
Image courtesy of Niantic / Capcom

Season 10 Wave 2: What Else Is New

Beyond Velkhana, the Season 10 Wave 2 update brings a couple more additions worth noting. Riftborne Bishaten and Riftborne Lagombi make their MH Now debuts as part of the wider seasonal roster — look for them in the field. Hunting Horn players finally get their style selection feature this update, which has been one of the most requested mechanics in the community.

For fire, dragon, and blast weapons (Velkhana’s elemental weaknesses), the following monsters are also showing up more frequently during the event: Stygian Zinogre, Rathalos, Glavenus, Bazelgeuse, Bishaten, and Lagombi — all useful for building out your elemental arsenal before the event closes.

The Monster Hunter Now Summer Hunt 2026 is live now. Full event details and pass information are on the official Monster Hunter Now site. And for more gaming news hitting Singapore this week, keep an eye on GameTrader.SG.

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Game On, Dreamers! G.O.D. Mode — Sands Expo, 7–9 August

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Singapore’s gaming scene is about to get its biggest homegrown festival yet. Game On, Dreamers! — organised by Singapore-based GameOn Dreamers (SG) Pte Ltd and powered by amc asia! (sg) and Liminal Entertainment — is launching its inaugural G.O.D. Mode (Multiplayer Offline Digital Event) over National Day weekend: 7 to 9 August 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Halls D, E & F.

The Singapore Tourism Board is backing the event, and the team has already locked in strategic partnerships with global gaming company CAPCOM and creator network Social Seed. If that opening line-up is any indication, G.O.D. Mode is positioning itself as a permanent new fixture on Singapore’s pop-culture events calendar.

Three Zones, One Long Weekend

Players gathering around Street Fighter 6 arcade cabinets at a community event
Image courtesy of CAPCOM

The festival floor spans three distinct themed areas designed to serve every kind of gamer:

  • Dream World — immersive tech and virtual reality experiences
  • Dream Battle — the competitive esports arena, with professional tournaments and open community brackets
  • Dream Play — anime fandom, cosplay competitions, indie game developers and creator showcases

Executive Producer Terence Kuek sums it up directly: “At its heart, gaming is about connection, shared experiences and community — and that is what we want this playfest to celebrate.”

CAPCOM On Board at G.O.D. Mode — Street Fighter and More

Street Fighter 6, CAPCOM's flagship fighting game
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The highest-profile announced partner is CAPCOM, which has signed an MOU to bring its franchises to G.O.D. Mode through competitive play, community showcases and curated experiences. Ricky Bian Li, Managing Director of CAPCOM Singapore, said: “Singapore continues to be an important market for gaming culture in Southeast Asia. We are excited to explore how our franchises can engage fans through competitive play, community showcases and curated experiences at G.O.D. Mode.”

Street Fighter 6 is the obvious CAPCOM title for Dream Battle tournament play, and the broader esports slate is expected to include Valorant, Mobile Legends, League of Legends and Dota 2 — covering the full range from FGC to MOBA to tactical shooters. Official programming details per title are to be confirmed closer to the event.

Singapore, Certified Esports Destination

The Singapore Tourism Board’s backing is deliberate: STB Director Lilian Chee noted that G.O.D. Mode “adds a fresh dimension to our vibrant events calendar, reinforcing Singapore’s destination appeal” as a hub for esports. Broadcast partner Zenway Productions is planning global streaming, with CEO Li Jianming saying the goal is to “ensure Game On, Dreamers! delivers a premium esports experience that can be enjoyed both on-site and by audiences around the world.”

The National Day weekend timing is no accident. Running from 7 to 9 August gives Singaporeans a full long-weekend reason to show up — and the event is billed as inclusive for all skill levels, with family-friendly activities alongside the pro-level competition.

G.O.D. Mode Singapore: Dates, Venue and Tickets

Dates: 7–9 August 2026
Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Halls D, E & F (10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay)
Tickets: Early bird tickets on sale now at gameondreamers.com — ticket pricing to be confirmed
Social: @gameondreamers on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

See our full list of Singapore gaming and anime events we’re tracking this year.

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Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Gets 25+ Hours, Free Patch

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Capcom producer Naoto Oyama has confirmed in a developer interview that Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen will deliver more than 25 hours of new content — and that’s just the paid expansion. A major free update, rolling out to all Dragon’s Dogma 2 owners in August, brings the long-requested multiple save slots, six assignable weapon skills, and a proper cure for Dragonsplague. When Capcom first revealed Dark Arisen at the June Spotlight, we knew it was coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on 9 October alongside PS5 and PC — now we know exactly how much there is to do.

Into Norgan — a New Region Built for Veteran Arisen

Snow-covered castle ruins in the Norgan region of Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
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The centrepiece of Dark Arisen is Norgan, a frozen northern land described as “the Far North.” Oyama told Video Games Chronicle that “the new story takes place in a new region called Norgan… we expect players to spend around 15 to 20 hours completing that scenario.” That’s already on par with some standalone RPG campaigns.

New character Eir — an enigmatic hunter pursuing the secrets of the Fallen Dragon — plays a central role in the Norgan storyline. Capcom hasn’t shown Eir in detail yet, but the character is described as pivotal to what’s unfolding in the far north. The region is recommended for around Level 40, so this is true endgame content.

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen – Announcement Trailer — via Capcom USA on YouTube

12 Lost Rites Dungeons Across the Existing World

Players battle a massive horned creature in the snowy Norgan wilderness in Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
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Beyond the Norgan story, Dark Arisen scatters 12 Lost Rites dungeons across the existing world map — not hidden inside the new region. Director Kento Kinoshita says each is designed to take around 30 minutes to an hour, putting total dungeon content at over 12 hours on top of the Norgan storyline. Combined, Capcom’s confirmed figure sits at 25-plus hours of new content.

Lost Rites unlock at Level 20, well ahead of when most players will be ready for Norgan itself. The reward loop is the Relic Expedition Cycle: defeat monsters or find hidden caches in Norgan to unearth Relics, then appraise them at the Norgandian Settlement to reveal randomly-enhanced weapons and armour. It’s a deliberate endgame loot layer that brings Dark Arisen structurally closer to what the original expansion did for the first game.

The August Free Patch — Arriving for All Players

A feathered dragon fires an energy beam inside an icy Lost Rites dungeon in Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
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Whether or not you plan to buy Dark Arisen, Title Update 3.2 lands as a free patch for every Dragon’s Dogma 2 owner in late August 2026. The two headline additions are changes the community has been asking for since launch:

  • Multiple save slots — three save types (Autosave, Interim Save, Last Inn Rest Save) replacing the single-slot system. Loading one no longer wipes the others.
  • Six assignable weapon skills — up from four, giving every vocation significantly more flexibility.
  • Dragonsplague cure — a new Dragonsbaulk Draught item clears the affliction outright, and a reworked gauge slows how fast infected pawns deteriorate.
  • Performance and graphics improvements on all platforms, new Pawn commands, and broad vocation rebalancing.

For Singapore players who own Dragon’s Dogma 2 on PS5 or Steam and haven’t returned since launch, Title Update 3.2 removes two of the biggest friction points before October. You can catch up on the base game with a much smoother experience before Dark Arisen drops.

Singapore and Asia: October 9 on Four Platforms

Dark Arisen launches globally on 9 October 2026 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and — for the franchise’s first time on a Nintendo platform — Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 version bundles the base Dragon’s Dogma 2 with the Dark Arisen content. Pricing: expansion standalone is USD 49.99 (bundle with base game) and USD 29.99 (DLC only). Pre-orders are live on Steam. Check out more Game News for upcoming release updates across all platforms.