Monster Hunter (2020) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

The portal was triggered by a violent desert storm that activated ancient markers in the sand. These markers, which had been dormant for centuries, generated a vortex that pulled Captain Artemis and her team into the New World. The storm itself appears to have been a natural phenomenon that coincidentally aligned with the ancient technology.

Foreshadowing: The cryptic markings the team found in the desert earlier hint at the portal's existence.

• portal
• storm
• desert
• ancient markers
• New World

The soldiers were killed by a powerful monster attack, likely from the Diablos or another large creature. The transformation of the surrounding sand into glass indicates an extremely powerful energy force or breath weapon used during the attack. This sets the tone for how dangerous the New World is.

• soldiers
• death
• glass sand
• monster attack

Artemis teams up with the Hunter out of sheer survival necessity. After escaping the Nerscylla lair and discovering the Diablos is still tracking her, she has no choice but to ally with the only other skilled warrior she encounters. Their initial combat ends in a stalemate, and they both recognize their chances of survival are better when combining her tactical knowledge with his expertise in fighting the New World's creatures.

• Artemis
• Hunter
• alliance
• survival

They devise a strategy using Nerscylla venom, which they collect after escaping the spider-like creatures. The Hunter teaches Artemis to use bladed weapons native to the New World, and together they lure the Diablos into a trap. They inject the venom into their weapon and deliver a fatal blow during daylight when the creature is less active.

Foreshadowing: Earlier encounters with Nerscyllas and their venom prove essential to survival.

• Diablos
• Nerscylla venom
• killing strategy
• hunter

The Admiral reveals he has made prior journeys to Earth in the past, which explains how he learned English. He also explains that the Sky Tower was built by an ancient civilization to protect both worlds from powerful monsters, indicating long-standing knowledge and travel between the dimensions.

• Admiral
• English
• Earth
• New World
• history

After being flung back to Earth during the battle at the Sky Tower, Artemis makes the bold decision to return to the New World because she recognizes the ongoing threat. With the portal still open, monsters can cross into Earth and cause devastation. She chooses to stay and fight alongside the Hunters to prevent extinction on both worlds.

• Artemis
• return
• New World
• choice
• fight

The Sky Tower is a massive ancient structure believed to be the heart of power in the New World. According to the Admiral, it was constructed by an ancient civilization to safeguard both worlds against powerful monsters. However, its ominous powers also attract or enable monsters to breach the portal, making it both a defense mechanism and a source of danger.

• Sky Tower
• ancient civilization
• monsters
• portal

The mid-credits scene shows the Admiral's feline companion Palico preparing to confront a new enemy called Gore Magala, a powerful winged creature. This is observed by a sinister cloaked figure at the tower's summit, setting up a potential sequel and暗示ing that an even greater threat looms.

• Palico
• Gore Magala
• mid-credits
• sequel
• threat

During the intense battle at the base of the Sky Tower, the Rathalos manages to breach the portal that was meant to send Artemis back to Earth. The creature's rampage causes chaos during the fight, and it crosses through before the portal can be sealed, threatening the retrieval team on the other side.

• Rathalos
• portal
• cross
• Earth
• battle

After being injected with Nerscylla venom, Artemis falls unconscious and wakes up in the Nerscylla lair surrounded by her fallen comrades who are either dead or infected. The venom appears to have transformative properties, but she manages to escape before fully succumbing to its effects by using fire to drive the creatures away.

• Artemis
• Nerscylla
• venom
• lair
• infection