Yuga Labs has ushered in a new era for the HV-MTL Forge universe, unveiling a thrilling feature named "The Hunt." This novel addition is set to provide players with the opportunity to accumulate loot, craft unique items for their HV, and navigate through The Rift in an intriguing Rogue-type dungeon crawler adventure.

As the narrative within the HV-MTL Forge grows richer, avid players are now being presented with a fascinating dungeon exploration feature. Aptly named "The Hunt," this segment is particularly designed for those who have sufficiently advanced their Forge. It offers them the enticing prospect of embarking on adventures within The Rift. Here, players can accumulate resources, acquire loot, and confront formidable adversaries.

On initiating their journey within The Rift, gamers are presented with a choice of four distinct biomes awaiting exploration. Additionally, they can set a preferred difficulty level for their ensuing escapade. Depending on the selected difficulty, embarking on these expeditions within The Rift comes with an energy cost. Another interesting aspect of this journey is the choice of specialization; players can opt to be an explorer, a fighter, or a crafter. Each specialization offers its unique set of statistics and abilities.

One significant aspect of these HVs (or characters) is their battery level, which diminishes over time as exploration ensues. This battery indicator also doubles up as a health meter. A complete depletion of the battery before successfully locating the exit would result in players forfeiting half of their amassed items during that specific adventure.

The overarching objective of these Rift expeditions and subsequent material gathering is to fortify the game's crafting mechanism. Players can meticulously craft an array of Augments for their HVs and forge Keys essential to unlock Chests discovered within The Rift.

The intricate crafting process requires players to select a suitable recipe, pick a mold, and incorporate three diverse ingredients. It's noteworthy that ingredient combinations can significantly influence the final crafted item's success rate and rarity. An interactive crafting interface transparently displays the odds before players finalize their crafting decisions.

Further enhancing the crafting experience, players can optimize items utilizing Gemstones, thereby elevating the item's rarity quotient. There's also an option for players to dismantle Augments, which offers them a potential opportunity to retrieve the initially used mold.

A strategic aspect of this game is the six Augment slots available for HVs. All these enhancements and fortifications are strategically aligned in anticipation of a unique raid boss, predicted to make its grand appearance in the game's sixth season. Notably, the inauguration of The Rift symbolizes the commencement of the fourth season. An official Explainer video has been made available for players, offering comprehensive insights into the crafting dynamics.