The original Monster Hunter game was released, marking the beginning of the Monster Hunter series.
Monster Hunter Freedom, an enhanced port of the original game for the PlayStation Portable, was launched.
Monster Hunter 2 was released in Japan, expanding the series with new monsters and gameplay features.
Monster Hunter Freedom 2, a portable follow-up continuing the Monster Hunter series, was released.
Monster Hunter Tri was released for the Wii, introducing underwater combat and a new physics engine.
An HD remaster of Monster Hunter Tri was announced for the Wii U.
An enhanced version of Monster Hunter Tri for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U was released globally.
Monster Hunter 4 was released on the Nintendo 3DS, introducing new mechanics and a more story-driven experience.
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, an expanded version of Monster Hunter 4, was released globally.
Monster Hunter Generations was released, featuring a series of hunting styles and hunters from previous games.
Monster Hunter: World launched worldwide, becoming the best-selling game in the series and expanding to new audiences.
Iceborne, a major expansion for Monster Hunter: World with new monsters and locales, was released.
Monster Hunter Rise was released for the Nintendo Switch, introducing new wirebug mechanics and hunting styles.
The earliest known encounter with a wyvern-like creature in the ancient forests, marking the beginning of human knowledge about such beasts.
Hunters band together under a formal guild to coordinate their efforts against dangerous monsters and share knowledge.
A massive conflict erupts when a rare and aggressive Elder Dragon threatens human settlements, leading to significant casualties and territory loss before being subdued.
An official body is founded to study monster ecology and develop safer hunting methods to better protect humans and maintain ecological balance.
Fossils of unknown large Elder Dragons are uncovered, providing insights into the evolution and history of monsters.
Hunters develop fire-based tactics to combat heavily armored wyverns, improving hunter survival rates significantly.
Environmental changes cause major monster migrations, forcing hunters to adapt to new threats and territories.
A formalized competitive arena for hunters is established to train and showcase skills against monsters and rivals.
Elder Dragons begin to awaken simultaneously, causing environmental disasters and forcing the global hunting communities to unite against common threats.
