As a seasoned gamer and a devoted fan of Monster Hunter Now, I must say that the recent Monster Hunter Now Carnival Shibuya event was nothing short of extraordinary! The opportunity to hunt Elder Dragons like Nergigante and Rathalos in the heart of bustling Shibuya was an experience I’ll never forget.
Over the weekend of October 12th and 13th, I joined the throng of gamers in bustling Shibuya for Monster Hunter Now’s first significant event – the Monster Hunter Now Carnival Shibuya. The streets came alive with the appearance of Elder Dragon Nergigante, Gold Rathians, and Silver Rathalos, alongside a variety of event-exclusive weapons and armor. Starting November 2nd and 3rd, players worldwide will have the chance to experience this exciting content for themselves!
At the Monster Hunter Now Carnival Shibuya event, Game Rant had a chance to chat with Niantic senior producer Sakae Osumi. During our conversation, he shared insights on how they collaborated with the city to organize this event and emphasized that even a single day of it was particularly significant for them as developers.
Bringing the Monster Hunter Now Carnival to Shibuya
It took a full year after the debut of “Monster Hunter Now” for Niantic to prepare for their first major in-person event. This was because Niantic initially prioritized refining the game to a stage where they felt ready to host an event like a carnival, which required building new features, updates, and more with that goal in mind. Although Osumi admits that Niantic isn’t yet at their ideal level with the game today, that initial year established both the player community and the studio with the necessary foundation to bring about an event such as the “Monster Hunter Now Carnival.
With that base established, it became feasible to unleash the hunters within the confines of a city. Given its popularity and its connection to the world of Monster Hunter Now, Shibuya seemed the most fitting selection for this purpose, as Osumi pointed out. Known for being a trendy district of Tokyo, Shibuya has also been integrated into Monster Hunter Now for quite some time now. The image of Shibuya is deeply intertwined with the roots of Monster Hunter Now, and it enthusiastically participated in the ensuing fervor. As Osumi clarified, Shibuya was chosen because of its ties to Monster Hunter Now.
For our occasion to be truly extraordinary, we collaborated closely with the Shibuya City Council and our own event team. We selected safe areas and routes for participants to traverse, ensuring both their safety and the opportunity to fully immerse in the local community. By choosing Shibuya as our location, we aimed to offer an unparalleled experience that can’t be found anywhere else. We wanted to attract a large number of enthusiasts, players, and fans, providing them with a one-of-a-kind event filled with joyous gatherings, exciting explorations, and the unique charm of Shibuya city.
Niantic collaborated with Shibuya to design engaging routes for tracking creatures, ensuring these paths were intriguing not just for newcomers to Shibuya but also for those well-acquainted with the area. This way, even local gamers could uncover fresh attractions within the city. The outcome was a day equally memorable for tourists and local Japanese players. This approach has been a key principle for Niantic in their games – bringing players together in a shared experience that merges the game world with reality, enhancing both experiences subtly. Osumi believes they successfully captured this unique feeling with the Monster Hunter Now Carnival Shibuya. A significant part of this success lies in the fact that people from around the globe joined forces to hunt monsters, even transforming local player interactions in the process.
Of course, the number [of players] is very different. Even in Japan today, it is like a special gathering. It’s amazing, it’s like endless hunting. Let’s get out and hunt together, and it’s endless. It’s very special. Yeah, it’s just so much fun to be able to come out and play with people you know, but also with people around you who you may not know, sharing the same fun moment for sure.
Regarding the future of the Carnival, Osumi stated that they will utilize insights from the Shibuya event and apply them to the forthcoming global festival (scheduled for November 2nd and 3rd) and beyond. Furthermore, Osumi underscored Niantic’s dedication to events such as these, viewing them as a significant way of encouraging players to explore the real world, hinting that fans can anticipate more exciting events in 2025.
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2024-10-20 17:53