A major update has arrived in Catch a Monster, bringing a brand-new Rift area, new monsters to collect, a fresh event, and several quality-of-life improvements that players have been requesting for a long time. The update focuses on making progression smoother while also adding more content for both new and veteran players. If you’re wondering what was added and which rewards are worth farming, here’s everything you need to know about the latest Catch a Monster update.
New Specter Shallows Rift
The biggest addition in this update is the new Specter Shallows Rift. Players can now explore this new Rift location to find exclusive monsters that cannot be obtained elsewhere. The Specter Shallows Rift introduces three new monsters:
- Meow
- Gravion
- Magmoris
Meow can be found inside the regular Specter Shallows Rift, while Gravion and Magmoris are exclusive to Rift 3 difficulty. Since Rift 3 portals now appear more frequently, obtaining these monsters is much easier than before.
New Rift Event and Black Hole Coins
Alongside the new Rift, a special event has also been added. Players can earn Black Hole Coins by:
- Defeating monsters
- Completing Rifts
- Clearing dungeons
The event also includes seven daily tasks that refresh regularly.
Rewards include:
- Complete 5 tasks: 10,000 Black Hole Coins
- Complete all 7 tasks: Mythical Chest with a guaranteed S-Rank monster
This makes the event one of the best sources of valuable rewards currently available.
What Can You Buy With Black Hole Coins?
Black Hole Coins can be exchanged for several useful items. Available rewards include:
- Event Eggs
- Various Chests
- Rift-related items
- Forge Coins
Players who want to speed up their progress can also purchase additional Black Hole Coins directly, although farming remains a viable option through daily activities.
New Monsters Added
The update increases the total monster count to 189 creatures.
Meow
Meow is a support-focused monster with a unique set of passive bonuses. While it only has one active attack, its passives provide valuable account-wide benefits. Meow increases:
- Experience gain
- Money gain
- Luck
Because of these bonuses, it can become a useful companion for farming and progression.
Gravion
Gravion is one of the Rift 3 exclusive monsters found in Specter Shallows. Its abilities include:
Dark Singularity
- Damages nearby enemies
- Reduces enemy attack power for a short duration
Oblivion Beam
- Fires a damaging beam forward
- Applies vulnerability effects to enemies
Passive Ability
- Reduces damage taken from bosses by 25%
This makes Gravion a strong option for boss-focused content.
Magmoris
Magmoris is another Rift 3 exclusive monster. Its skill set includes:
Fire Tornado
- Deals area damage to enemies
Blaze Blast
- Provides additional offensive power
Fire Guard Passive
- Reduces damage taken in the Spire by 30%
Players pushing difficult Spire content may find Magmoris particularly useful thanks to its defensive passive.
New Redeem Codes
The update also introduces three new codes that players can claim for free rewards. Current codes include:
- Magmoris
- Gravion
- PexHall
Be sure to redeem them as soon as possible since codes may expire in future updates.
Major Quality-of-Life Improvements
This update contains numerous quality-of-life improvements that make progression much smoother.
- Dash Ability Added Players can now press the Q key to dash. This simple movement feature helps with exploration, farming, and traveling between objectives much faster than before.
- Monster Levels Added Wild monsters now display levels based on their strength. This helps new players understand which areas are appropriate for their current progression. Lower-level monsters appear on starter islands, while endgame areas feature much higher-level enemies.
- Better Achievement Menu The Achievement interface has been redesigned with a cleaner layout and improved organization. Tracking progress is now easier, making it simpler to see which objectives still need to be completed.
- Improved Boss Notifications Boss spawn alerts have been updated, making it easier to notice important world events as they happen.
- Higher Chance for Better Monsters Players now have improved odds of catching higher-ranked monsters, making monster hunting more rewarding overall.
Rift and Dungeon Buffs
Several farming activities have received important buffs. Changes include:
- Hidden dungeon bosses appear more frequently
- Rift-exclusive monsters spawn more often in Rift 3
- Rift 3 portals appear more frequently
- Hidden monsters have increased spawn rates
- Blood Moon weather appears more often
- Dreamville weather appears more often
These improvements should significantly reduce farming time for rare monsters.
Pet Storage Expansion
One of the most requested features is finally here. Players can now spend coins to expand their pet storage capacity at the Pet Ranch located on Sky Road Isle. This gives collectors more room to store rare monsters without constantly managing their inventory.
Additional Changes
Several other improvements were included in the update:
- Sand Eggs are no longer restricted to Thunderstorm weather
- Spire Shop prices have been adjusted
- Dungeon Shop prices have been adjusted
- Island icons have been added for easier navigation
These smaller changes help improve the overall gameplay experience and make progression less frustrating.
This week’s Catch a Monster update delivers much more than just a new Rift. Between the Specter Shallows content, three new monsters, the Black Hole Coin event, new redeem codes, and a long list of quality-of-life improvements, there’s plenty for players to explore.
The increased spawn rates for Rift 3 portals, hidden bosses, and rare weather events are especially valuable, while features like pet storage upgrades and the new dash ability make everyday gameplay much more convenient. If you’ve been waiting for a good time to jump back into Catch a Monster, this update provides plenty of reasons to start hunting again.