Summary
Capcom has announced thatMonster Hunter Wilds' Title Update 1 will release on April 4 and bring several new features to the popular action RPG. This is the first of two major updates announced forMonster Hunter Wilds, with the second one scheduled to release in the summer of 2025.
Monster Hunter Wildshas been a big hitfor Capcom, as it quickly became the fastest-selling title in the history of the company after its release on June 28, 2025. The highly anticipated action RPG was also popular with reviewers, as it has a score of 89 on OpenCritic as of writing. While some fans have complained about performance issues on PC, many players have been enjoying their time with the title, praising its open-world and story.
During a majorMonster Hunter Wildsshowcase, Capcom went over what players can expect to see when Title Update 1 releases on April 4. The developers also released a short trailer that gives fans a first look at what they’ll experience after the update goes live. Players will soon be able to visit a Grand Hub where they can interact with fellow gamers, craft weapons and armor, play mini-games, eat meals, and more. The hub promises to be a bustling place full of people looking to take part in a wide variety of activities.
Monster Hunter Wilds’ Title Update 1 Releases April 4
Aside fromMonster Hunter Wilds' Grand Hub, the star of the show was Mizutsune, the new snake-like leviathan monster that’s guaranteed to present players with a whole new challenge. This isn’t the first time Mizutsune has been seen in the franchise, as it has also appeared in previous titles likeMonster Hunter Rise. The trailer shows the fearsome creature attacking players and monsters alike with bubbles, water streams, and quick strikes that seem hard to predict. Gamers looking for even more of a challenge may be excited to learn that Capcom will be introducing Arch-Tempered Rey Dau, an even more powerful version of the formidable monster.
Fans will also be able to take part in Arena Quests, where players will compete against one another to achieve the fastest completion times on hunts. Title Update 1 will also introduce a new quest involving the monster Zoh Shia, which many gamers believe to be a hiddenvariant of Fatalis inMonster Hunter Wilds. At the end of the trailer, Capcom teased Title Update 2 and announced that players can expect to see it arrive at some point during the summer of 2025. Both updates and all of their content are free for everyone playing the game. With so much new content to explore and even more on the way, many fans are looking forward to seeing what Capcom does next withMonster Hunter Wilds.
