Monster Hunter Wilds has captured the attention of the gaming community following the announcement of a large-scale expansion in development, along with the upcoming release of version 1.041 scheduled for February 18.Capcom, through its producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, confirmed that during next winter more details about this expansion will be given, while users will be able to participate in new events, face high-level monsters and enjoy exclusive collaborations on the game’s first anniversary.
From February to mid-March, Monster Hunter Wilds will celebrate its first anniversary with a schedule of limited-time events and exclusive quests. Update 1,041, available starting February 18, will allow players to receive the Hunter Appreciation Pack as a special reward for logging in through March 19, in addition to having access to weekly themed festivals known as the Festival of Accord.Every week, from Blossomdance to Lumenhymn, players will be able to participate in quests with new rewards, including special armor materials and unique accessories.
One of the most notable challenges is the arrival of Arch-tempered Arkveld, a monster that will lead the 10-star difficulty missions, designed for players with hunter rank 100 or higher.By defeating Arkveld, players will be able to access missions against Apex Predators, as well as obtaining rare talismans and reinforced emblems, key elements to advance the game’s high-level strategies.The increased difficulty seeks to offer a challenge to experienced players who want more demanding tests and special rewards.
The update also includes the winning content from the official design contest, adding the Shatterseal Great Sword created by Nolan Lu and the Meatmergency! pendant!designed by ikei.These items will be available by completing specific quests, encouraging both the skill and creativity of the community.Improvements are also incorporated in the quality of life of the game and the possibility of editing the players’ characters and Palicoes for free, along with the Latin American Spanish language option.
The anniversary will be accompanied by a collaboration with Monster Hunter Stories3: Twisted Reflection, a game that will be released on March 13.Starting February 18, players will be able to team up with Rudy, the Royal Palico, on a special egg transport mission that will unlock Palico-themed gear and Monsties-inspired pendants.These types of collaborations demonstrate the interaction between Capcom titles and expand the customization possibilities for players.
Other events include Just What the Doctor Ordered and Razzle DazzleFrazzle, which will launch on February 28 and are designed to put the most experienced hunters to the test.Throughout March, the Festival of Accord celebrations will continue, bringing new weekly quest rotations in which players will take on rare monsters from the Forbidden Lands.
Additionally, the side quest with Hunter Nadia will allow players to unlock her personal armor for their own use.This represents an opportunity to customize and upgrade characters with unique pieces, raising the level of competition in both individual and cooperative play, especially for long-time fans of the franchise.
The confirmation of a large-scale expansion has generated many expectations, especially after the precedents set by Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, expansions that redefined the core experience of their respective games.Ryozo Tsujimoto, producer of the series, noted in his anniversary message that the development team will seek to replicate that impact with the Monster Hunter Wilds expansion, promising to announce detailed information in the summer.
Among the most anticipated features, the community anticipates the arrival of new maps, unpublished creatures, new combat mechanics and gameplay adjustments that meet the demands of both experienced and beginner players.Constant updates and collaborations reflect Capcom’s strategy to maintain the relevance of Monster Hunter Wilds, a title available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC through Steam.
