Monster Hunter Wilds Marks Its First Anniversary With New Hunts, A Crossover, And Teased DLC
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Monster Hunter Wilds is celebrating its first anniversary with a major update on February 18th, adding a new Arch-tempered Arkveld hunt, community weapon design, a crossover with Monster Hunter Stories 3, seasonal festivities, and a teased major DLC expansion arriving later this year.
Capcom is celebrating the upcoming first anniversary of Monster Hunter Wilds with a substantial content update arriving on February 18th. As detailed by Rock Paper Shotgun, the update introduces a formidable ten star Arch-tempered Arkveld to the roster through a permanent event quest, giving veteran players a serious new challenge to sink their teeth into. Alongside the high-level monster, the patch features a striking community-designed weapon created by Nolan Lu, which takes clear visual inspiration from classic giant blade aesthetics with a shattered mirror twist.
The update also leans into franchise synergy with a permanent crossover event featuring Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. Players with a hunter rank of nine or higher can team up with a cel-shaded Palico named Rudy to track down lost monster eggs, unlocking themed cosmetic rewards and pendants for their efforts. Running alongside this crossover from February 18th to March 18th is a dedicated anniversary event featuring daily login bonuses and a rotating schedule of past seasonal festivals, giving the community a reliable space to socialize and earn rewards without leaning too hard into aggressive FOMO.
Looking further ahead, Capcom has officially confirmed that a large-scale expansion DLC is in development, with more concrete details promised for the summer. While full specifics are still under wraps, the announcement signals continued long-term support for the cross-platform title across PC and current-gen consoles. You can read the original reporting over at Rock Paper Shotgun.
Tags: Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom, PC Gaming, Console Gaming, DLC
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun