Monster Hunter: World Hunting Appreciation Festival 2018, July 15, 2018, Featured Stages & Additional Information!

Capcom has released stage information and additional details for "Monster Hunter: World Hunting Thanksgiving Festival 2018," which will take place on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Makuhari Messe (Halls 2 and 3).

Monster Hunter: World Hunting Thanksgiving Festival 2018" is a free admission event to express gratitude to all hunters.

This time, additional information on the Monster Hunter: World x Final Fantasy XIV dream collaboration stage, merchandise sales, and on-site content has been released, so let's take a look at it all together.

Monster Hunter: World x Final Fantasy XIV
Dream Collaboration Stage will be held!

Naoki Yoshida, producer and director of "Final Fantasy XIV," who recently announced the collaboration, will take the stage at the "Monster Hunter: World Hunting Thanksgiving 2018" stage to announce the fourth free update with the "Monster Hunter: World" development team. The world's first demonstration of "Behemoth," a monster added in the fourth free update! 　 Check out the latest information on "Monster Hunter: World," for which expectations for the fourth free update are high, at the event!

Final Fantasy XIV
Naoki Yoshida, Producer and Director

Monster Hunter: World
Ryozo Tsujimoto, Producer

Kaname Fujioka Executive Director/Art Director

Yuya Tokuda Director

Final Fantasy XIV Producer/Director Naoki Yoshida and "Monster Hunter: World" developers will be presenting a special stage that you won't want to miss, including the secret story behind the collaboration, from 12:30 on the day of the event!

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Hunting Thanksgiving 2018 Stage Content and Schedule Information

Introducing the "Monster Hunter: World Hunting Thanksgiving 2018" stage contents and schedule!
The official tournament to determine the fastest hunter of "Monster Hunter: World", "King of the Hunt 2018", as well as the Monster Hunter: World x Final Fantasy XIV Special Collaboration Stage will be held. The stages are open to the public, so please feel free to come and watch!
The stages are open to the public, so please enjoy the stage contents at the Hunting Thanksgiving Festival!

Hunting Thanksgiving Festival 2018 Stage Schedule
10:20-10:30 Opening Stage
10:30-11:30 Hunting Thanksgiving Day Real Gathering Place Stage - In Search of Treasure
12:00-13:15 Monster Hunter: World x Final Fantasy XIV Collaboration Special Stage
　Special Guest: "Final Fantasy XIV" Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida
13:15-13:40 Hunting Thanksgiving Special Stage
14:00-17:00 Monster Hunter: World Hunting Championship 2018 Final
17:00-17:30 Grand Lottery & Ending *The stage content and schedule are subject to change for certain reasons.

■Introduction of Noteworthy Stage Contents
10:30 - 11:30 "Real Gathering Place Stage: In Search of Treasure
The "Real Gathering Place Stage - In Search of Treasure Balls," which was held on the stage at the "King of Hunting" regional tournaments and was a great success, will be held on the Hunting Thanksgiving Day stage as well!
The developers of "Monster Hunter: World" and visitors will play quests to obtain "Treasure Balls," which are rare materials!

12:00-13:15 "Monster Hunter: World x Final Fantasy XIV Collaboration Special Stage
Naoki Yoshida, Producer and Director of Monster Hunter: World x Final Fantasy XIV Collaboration, will introduce the details of the collaboration including the actual play of "Behemoth"!　This is a stage you won't want to miss, including the secret story behind the collaboration!

14:00-17:00 "King of the Hunt 2018 Final Competition
This is an official tournament to determine the fastest hunter "King of the Hunt" for "Monster Hunter: World" on PlayStation®4!
Teams of two players will compete in a time attack style competition to see who can take down the designated quests. The fastest hunter in Japan, the "King of the Hunt," will be chosen from a total of 22 teams, including 20 top teams from regional tournaments in 7 cities across Japan and 2 teams that won the final qualifying round on the day of the event!

On-site Contents

Monster Hunter: World" Challenge Quest Corner!

At "Monster Hunter: World Hunting Thanksgiving 2018," we will have an onsite Challenge Quest Corner!
Choose one of two quests with different difficulty levels and try to clear it within the time limit!
There will also be a clear prize for those who successfully complete the quest! This corner is scheduled to open at 12:30.

Beginner level: Fighting Tournament 02 [Defeat Krulljak].

Advanced level: Ranrezakura wa Haruhanan I/II/III [Defeat of Rio Reia subspecies].
Information on clear prizes will be released at a later date! 　 Please wait for further information.

Hunting Thanksgiving 2018 Official Pamphlet will be on sale!

■"Monster Hunter: World Hunting Thanksgiving 2018" Official Pamphlet
・Priced at the venue: 2,000 yen (tax included)
The main visual is the landmark! The official pamphlet of "Monster Hunter: World Hunting Thanksgiving 2018" will be on sale!
This pamphlet will include all the articles from the "Developer Talks" held at each area of the "King of Hunting 2018".
This 96-page pamphlet will also include valuable sketches from the planning stages of "Monster Hunter: World", such as rough sketches and setting materials. This is a must-have item that is sure to sell out!　Please be sure to purchase a copy when you visit the exhibition.

Specifications: 96 pages, A4 size (Color: 48 pages / B&W: 48 pages)
*All images are work in progress. Please note that they are subject to change.

Additional information on items for sale at the "e-CAPCOM Sub-Branch" sales corner

Check out the limited items for the Hunting Thanksgiving Festival and purchase privileges!

<Exclusive items for sale at the venue
Monster Hunter: World Body Bag Limited to Hunting Thanksgiving 2018
On-site retail price: 4,100 yen (tax included)
The front part of the bag features a simple symbol of the Survey Group printed on a textured fabric! On the bottom, the symbols of each of the 1-5 survey groups are also subtly designed. The bottom of the bag has a subtle design with the symbols of each of the 1st-5th term groups. The body bag is perfect for everyday use and can be easily matched to a variety of situations.

<Products on sale at the venue
Monster Hunter: World Japanese Pattern Tenugui Towel (Black/Red)
Price: 1,600 yen each (tax included)

Monster Hunter: World Japanese Pattern Fan (Black/Red)
Price at the venue: 2,150 yen each (tax included)

Monster Hunter: World Japanese Pattern Teacups (Black/Red)
Price at the venue: 1,250 yen each (tax included)

Monster Hunter: World Chopsticks
(Nergigante / Rioreus / Rioreia / Tobikagachi / Reigiena)
Price: 1,250 yen each (tax included)
More goods will be on sale! Please wait for further information!

e-CAPCOM Sub-Branch" merchandise sales corner

＜Purchase privilege information
At the "e-CAPCOM Sub-Branch", you will receive an "Original Shopping Bag" with every purchase of 5,000 yen or more!


The photo is for reference only.
Original shopping bag" is limited. Please note that the "Original Shopping Bag" is limited and will be closed when all the bags are gone.

Exhibition corner of independent works

We are currently accepting applications for works to be exhibited at the "Hunting Thanksgiving Festival!

At the "Monster Hunter: World Thanksgiving Hunting Festival 2018," we will have a space to display self-produced works related to the "Monster Hunter" series created by hunters!

We will also be offering gifts to those who apply and are selected! In addition, the works will be introduced on the official website of the Hunting Thanksgiving Festival and on stage!

The entries can be anything related to the "Monster Hunter" series, such as illustrations, plush toys, equipment, weapons, armor, figures, embroidery, felt dolls, balloon art, flower art, etc., as long as they are created by the entrant himself/herself!

Entry period: Monday, July 2, 13:00
Details and application URL: #

Event Information
■"Monster Hunter: World Hunting Appreciation Festival 2018"
Date: July 15, 2018 (Sun.) Free admission, free entry
・Time: 10:00-17:00 *Last admission 16:00 (tentative)
　*Admission may be restricted or limited for safety reasons depending on how crowded the venue is.
Venue: Makuhari Messe Halls 2 and 3 (2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba 261-8550)
Access: ##