Monster Hunter Wilds Expansion and Updates just dropped

What’s Happening

Okay so Capcom just dropped two types of updates for Monster Hunter Wilds, with one being a confirmation that there will be a major DLC expansion and the other a 1st Anniversary Message about more immediate updates.

The expansion, which will be as large as Iceborne and Sunbreak, is in development. We’ll learn more about it in Summer 2026. (shocking, we know)

As for the updates, it involved new trailers and a roadmap of what to expect between February and March 2026.

The Details

With the roadmap, it starts with the 1. 041 update on Feb News PC PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X Monster Hunter Wilds Expansion and Updates just dropped By Jenni Lada Image via Capcom Capcom just dropped two types of updates for Monster Hunter Wilds , with one being a confirmation that there will be a major DLC expansion and the other a 1st Anniversary Message about more immediate updates.

Recommended Videos With the roadmap, it starts with the 1. That’s when the Blossomdance Festival of Accord appears, Arch-tempered Arkveld will appear, 10-star Arch-tempered Rey Dau, Uth Duna, Nu Udra, and Jin Dahaad will show up as event quests, and there will be an event quest to earn the Design Contest solid Sword and Pendant.

Why This Matters

The Monster Hunter Stories 3 crossover side mission will debut then too. The Special Supplies: Hunter Appreciation Pack will start to be doled out for the anniversary too. A number of other “always available” event quests are coming.

The gaming community has been watching developments like this closely.

Key Takeaways

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The Bottom Line

” There are no hints about a subtitle or what sort of environments will be covered in it. Here’s the full 1st Anniversary Message: Monster Hunter Wilds is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the expansion will be detailed in Summer 2026.

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