Monster Hunter Wilds large scale expansion in the works, new update arrives on February 18

Monster Hunter Wilds is getting its next update on February 18 bringing in Arch-Tempered Arkveld, 10-star Arch-Tempered monsters, new Event Quests, a collaboration with Monster Hunter Stories 3, and more.

Capcom has confirmed that a large scale expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds is also in the works with the first reveal set for this summer.  The announcements were made with two trailers. The first focuses on the game's anniversary while the second goes into details for the update. 

Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). Check out all our Monster Hunter Wilds guides here.

You can find both trailers, new screenshots, and more information via Capcom below:

In the Monster Hunter Wilds 1st Anniversary Message | Ver.1.041video, series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto offered a look at the content coming in the final Monster Hunter Wilds update arriving on February 18 alongside quality improvements for all platforms. Additionally, Ryozo confirmed that a massive expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds is in development, with more information to come this Summer.

In Search for a Challenge

Arch-tempered Arkveld whips into the Forbidden Lands and offers an extreme 10★ challenge for Hunters with HR100+. After completing the AT Arkveld quest, Hunters will not only receive materials for a powerful Gamma armour set but will also unlock 10★ quests featuring each Apex predator, as well as a hunt-a-thon Optional Quest featuring Arkveld and the Apex predators of the Forbidden Lands. Timeworn Charms received from these 10★ quests can be appraised into rare talismans. Additionally, battle-tempered Emblems can be obtained from 10★ quests and can be used to reinforce Gogma Artian weapons.

Celebrating a Year in the Forbidden Lands

Celebrate the One Year Anniversary of Monster Hunter Wilds from February 18 to March 19 with special log-in bonuses, the Special Supplies: Hunter Appreciation Pack, and a weekly rotation of the seasonal Festival of Accord events. Additionally, new Event Quests will be introduced on a weekly basis that reward special pendants, pit Hunters against the least hunted monster in the Forbidden Lands, and a quest that unlocks materials for the dazzling Gala Suit α armour set for your Hunter and Felyne Star α Palico equipment. An additional free Character and Palico Edit Voucher will be made available to all players to celebrate the anniversary.

Hunters can unlock the winning Original Weapon and Pendant Design Contest designs for the Shatterseal Great Sword submitted by Nolan Lu and the Meatmergency! pendant by ikei after completing the Event Quest, “Every Hunter’s Dream”. Hunters can also unlock a new armour set by completing a new Side Mission with the Support Hunter Nadia to unlock a set of her armour for their own use.

Exciting Collaborations

Celebrate the March 13 launch of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection by bonding with Rudy, the Royal Palico, in an optional transport quest! Starting on February 18, work with Rudy to deliver precious eggs to Pop-up Camps for special Palico equipment designed by Rudy himself and Monstie-themed pendants!