Monster Hunter Now Tests New Outbreak Feature with Black Diablos Swarms

Monster Hunter Now is buzzing with excitement as Niantic trials a fresh feature called Monster Outbreaks, gathering player input to refine it before its official launch.

When Does Monster Outbreaks Testing Happen in Monster Hunter Now?

The trial runs on April 26th and 27th, with sessions lasting a few hours each day. Events occur twice daily on Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 to 10:59 a.m. and 3:00 to 3:59 p.m., local time.

At specific outbreak locations on the map, players will encounter clusters of 8-star Black Diablos. The challenge is to team up with others to defeat 100 of them at a single outbreak point within the one-hour window, not a global total.

Participants must be at least HR 11 to join, and only in-person group hunts are eligible—no party feature allowed.

Outbreak points are highlighted with a unique map icon. Tapping it reveals details, and a sign-up roster lets players signal their intent to join the hunt.

Black Diablos Brings Intense Swarm Mode Action!

The kill counter adds a twist: if four hunters defeat one monster, it counts as four toward the 100-target goal.

If the group reaches 100 kills before the hour ends, hunting can continue with only Black Diablos spawning during the event.

Successful groups earn rewards, including 3 Black Diablos Tailcases, 3 Ridges, 3 Primeshells, 3 Marrows, and 2,000 Zenny. Using the sign-up roster also unlocks a special Outbreak Test I Medal.

Ready to join? Download Monster Hunter Now from the Google Play Store and dive into the Outbreak testing this weekend.

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