Monster Hunter Wilds: What's New in the 1.041 Update & Upcoming Expansion! (2026)

Get ready for an epic adventure as Monster Hunter Wilds gears up for a massive expansion! The hunt is about to get even wilder! Capcom has announced that a large-scale expansion, akin to the beloved Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, is currently in development. But here's where it gets controversial... will it live up to the legacy of its predecessors? Only time will tell!

The game's version 1.041 update is set to launch on February 18, bringing a host of exciting features and events. Get ready for the introduction of Arch-tempered Arkveld, a formidable new challenge for hunters. Additionally, 10-star Arch Tempered Monsters will test your skills to the limit. And this is the part most people miss... the unique Event Quests will offer a fresh and thrilling experience, providing an opportunity to collaborate with the characters from Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.

Monster Hunter Wilds Producer, Ryozo Tsujimoto, shared some insights in a first anniversary video message. He revealed, "We are crafting a large-scale expansion that will immerse players in a new world of hunting, similar to the iconic Iceborne and Sunbreak expansions." Tsujimoto also promised to reveal more details this summer, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what's to come.

Here's a sneak peek at the upcoming events and updates:

February 18:
- Version 1.041 Update: Special Supplies - Hunter Appreciation Pack (until March 19)
- Festival of Accord: Blossomdance (until February 25)
- Event Quests: Arc-tempered Arkveld, 10-Star Arch-tempered Monsters (Rey Dau, Uth Duna, Nu Udra, Jin Dahaad), and Design Contest: Great Sword / Pendant
- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Special Collaboration
- New 10-star difficulty and high-difficulty optional quests
- One free Character and Palico Edit Voucher
- New voice language: Latin American Spanish

February 25:
- Festival of Accord: Flamefete (until March 4)
- Event Quest: Neon Neopterons

February 28 - Anniversary:
- Event Quest: Just What the Doctor Ordered
- Event Quest: Razzle Dazzle Frazzle

March 4:
- Festival of Accord: Dreamspell (until March 12)
- Upcoming Event Quest

March 12:
- Festival of Accord: Lumenhymn (until March 19)
- Upcoming Event Quest

March 19:
- Free Challenge Quest: Arch-tempered Arkveld

Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. Get ready to embark on a journey filled with thrilling hunts and unforgettable experiences.

Don't forget to check out the new trailer and Tsujimoto's first anniversary message below!

1st Anniversary Message: Version 1.041 Update

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Version 1.041 Update Trailer

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