Monster Hunter Wilds Marks First Anniversary with New Quests, Rewards and Collabs
CAPCOM has outlined its full plans for the 1st Anniversary of Monster Hunter Wilds, launching alongside the Ver.1.041 update on 18 February 2026. The month‑long celebration brings new quests, returning seasonal events, special rewards, and a crossover with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.
Key Highlights from CAPCOM
- 1st Anniversary Rewards: A one‑time Hunter Appreciation Pack and free Character & Palico Edit Vouchers will be available to all players.
- Festival of Accord Returns: All seasonal festivals rotate weekly, giving players another chance to earn limited‑time gear and cosmetics.
- Arch‑Tempered Arkveld (★10): A new permanent high‑rank event quest arrives 18 February, with an additional challenge quest dropping 19 March.
- More 10★ Monsters: Apex predators across the Forbidden Land receive new Arch‑Tempered versions, plus a high‑difficulty hunt‑a‑thon quest.
- Design Contest Winners Added: Players can obtain the Shatterseal great sword and Meatmergency pendant through a new event quest.
- Monster Hunter Stories 3 Collaboration: A new side mission featuring Rudy the Royal Palico rewards themed Palico gear, pendants, and profile items.
- Extra Side Mission: Team up with support hunter Nadia to earn her armor set.
- Weekly Event Quests: New quests throughout the anniversary period include special pendants, the Gala Suit α armor, and Felyne Star α Palico equipment.
Official Videos from CAPCOM
Ver.1.041 Update Trailer
EN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP0DwVkPFRo
Thai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lEWpneExL4
1st Anniversary Message & Update Overview
EN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueU2uTQQdP4
Thai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpEOmyzpFOw
CAPCOM also confirmed ongoing quality improvements across all platforms and revealed that a major expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds is currently in development, with more details expected this summer.
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