In Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1, Capcom is cranking the hype dial with two beast-sized content additions. First up, after reaching Hunter Rank 21, players can embark on a new assignment to hunt Mizutsune, the graceful-yet-deadly Leviathan-class monster known for turning the battlefield into a lethal bubble bath.
Once the initial mission is complete, players can unlock additional optional quests to keep the bubbly chaos going. To get started, have a chat with Kanya at the Scarlet Forest base camp — she’s your new bubble dealer, apparently.
Not to be outdone, the Zoa Shia — the towering terror you faced at the end of Chapter 3’s story campaign — is making its grand return. This endgame beast unlocks as a new quest at Hunter Rank 50 because nothing says "I'm ready" like surviving 49 ranks of progressively angrier monsters.
Capcom is also blessing hunters with new weapon and armor sets themed after both Mizutsune and Zoa Shia. These gear pieces come packed with new skills, though Capcom is playing coy and hasn’t revealed what they do just yet. As for layered weapons, they’re not in this update, but they’re on the roadmap, so hold onto your fashion-hunter dreams a little longer.
Monster Hunter Wilds Release Date
The first title update for Monster Hunter Wilds is scheduled to release on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 3:00 a.m. UTC (Thursday, April 3, 2025 8 p.m. PT).
Note: Release date and time are subject to change without prior notice. Keep in mind, as with all Capcom magic tricks, the release timing is subject to change without notice.
The update requires a decent chunk of storage space: approximately 10 GB on PlayStation 5, 6 GB on Xbox Series X|S, and 6 GB on Steam. For those PC players with a thirst for ultra-crisp textures, the high-resolution texture pack bumps the total up to around 16 GB.
It’s strongly recommended to have additional free space, just in case the patch decides to show up with unexpected luggage. The update is expected to bring new content, balance tweaks, and possibly a surprise monster that will once again make you question your weapon choice and life decisions.
Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1 Patch Notes
Major Additions and Changes
– New monsters can now be hunted after meeting certain in-game conditions.
– Mizutsune has been added. Reach HR 21 to unlock an extra mission that can be started by speaking to Kanya in the Scarlet Forest Base Camp. Complete the mission to unlock Mizutsune.
– Tempered Mizutsune has been added and will appear when you are HR 41+ after completing the Mizutsune extra mission.
– Zoh Shia has been added as a high-rank monster. Reach HR 50 to unlock a story mission that unlocks Zoh Shia.
– New story, extra, and side missions have been added.
– New weapons, armor, and skills have been added.
– The upgrade limit has been increased for armor of rarity 5 and above.
– The Grand Hub has been added. It can be unlocked by completing a tutorial mission that appears from HR 16.
– The following features have been added to the Grand Hub: Barrel Bowling; the Diva; Arena Quest Counter; the Canteen; the Arm Wrestling Barrel.
– The Expedition Record Board has been added to the Grand Hub, along with rankings for time attack quests.
– Arena Quests have been added.
– Challenge Quests and Free Challenge Quests (Challenge Quests with no equipment restrictions) have been added and will be made available at a later date.
– New status ailments have been added.
– New voice lines for Alma (the Handler) have been added.
– An arena log page has been added to hunter profiles.
– The Change Appearance menu in the camp now has an option to change Alma's outfit.
– New pop-up camp gear options have been added.
– New limited bounty categories have been added.
– New voice lines, pose sets, and gestures have been added.
– Preparations have been made for the Festival of Accord, planned to run from April 23 to May 6.
– The following features will be temporarily modified during the Festival of Accord: the Handler's Outfit; Seikret decoration; the Diva's song list; the Grand Hub decorations; the Canteen's menu.
Bug Fixes and Balance Adjustments
- Bases and Facilities
– After unlocking the Grand Hub, the Squad Information Counter will move from the Windward Plains Base Camp to the Grand Hub.
– Fixed an issue where consecutive uses of the BBQ Grill inside a tent could cause game controls to stop functioning.
– Fixed an issue with the BBQ Grill where ingredients would be used but meal effects wouldn't trigger when a meal is canceled, such as when an Environment Link is disbanded.
– Improved the response time for controls in all dialogue scenes, such as facility conversations.
– The "Rest" command now requires 500 guild points, and investigations reward 10% more guild points than before.
– Increased the amount of points required for "Wyverian Melding" and "Meld Decorations" at the Melding Pot.
– Increased the amount of melding points obtained from some items and rare decorations when using them as melding materials.
– Fixed an issue where meal invitations would sometimes be announced or show up in the Environment Overview at times when the invitation could not actually be accepted.
– The "Transfer Items" option has been added to the Provisions Stockpile menu, allowing you to restock items outside of the tent.
Missions
– Fixed an issue where some side missions which required specific item turn-ins could not be completed correctly.
– Fixed an issue that prevented the completion of side mission conditions during event quests.
Monsters and Endemic Life
– Fixed an issue where some monsters would stop moving in certain situations.
– Fixed an issue where some monster wounds would disappear unintentionally after performing certain actions.
– Fixed an issue where the game might crash after blocking a Gravios's attack.
– Fixed an issue where the introductory cinematic camera (used for newly discovered monsters) would trigger on monsters you've already discovered.
– Fixed an issue where the Smokeshroud Gekko endemic life would not appear in the Windward Plains.
– Adjusted the behavior of some monster actions.
– The distance between the monster and camera has been increased for certain monsters, such as Gore Magala.
– Fixed an issue where Jin Dahaad would unintentionally disappear from the locale.
Player
- General
– Fixed an issue where the hunter profile could not be edited properly.
– Added a feature that lets you reset hunter profile edits.
– Fixed an issue where sneak attacks could not be canceled when using light bowgun, heavy bowgun, or bow.
– Fixed an issue where weapon pendants could appear in scenes where weapons are not displayed.
– Fixed an unintended issue where large falling boulders could be blocked.
– Lance: Made it easier to land thrust attack finishers after a focus strike in which the first hit causes large knockback.
– Hammer: Fixed an issue where Focus Strikes could not be used quickly after coming to a stop after moving during a charge.
– Light Bowgun: Fixed an issue that caused Wyvernblast to react to Palico attacks.
– Palico: Fixed an issue that prevented stun and exhaust values from increasing when a Palico attacks a monster with a blunt weapon.
– Hunting Horn: Fixed an issue where certain actions that required simultaneous inputs were not behaving correctly.
– Heavy bowgun and light bowgun ranged attack capabilities have been adjusted when riding a Seikret.
– The effects of the Corrupted Mantle have been adjusted.
– The Rocksteady Mantle's damage mitigation has been increased.
– Mending Mantle and Evasion Mantle durations have been increased.
– Bow: Dragon Piercer damage has been decreased.
– Bow: Power Volley elemental values have been increased.
– Bow: Thousand Dragons damage has been increased. This includes when using Close-range Coating and Power Coating.
– Bow: Power Shot and Power Volley are now affected by the skill Charge Master.
Skills
– Fixed an issue where Opening Shot did not work with special ammo.
Support Hunters
– Fixed an issue that caused Support Hunters to be unable to reach certain areas.
– Fixed an issue that prevented guest players from receiving the effects of Rosso's Demon Ammo, Armor Ammo, and Recover Ammo.
– Fixed an issue that resulted in guest players not seeing any visual change when a Support Hunter would equip a mantle.
– Adjusted the rate at which Support Hunters use certain items.
The Handler
– Adjusted the distance that the Handler keeps from the monster during hunts.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds is the newest entry in Capcom’s beloved action-RPG series where you, the ever-hopeful hunter, roam expansive, dynamic environments in search of colossal beasts to carve into weapons, armor, and your next regrettable fashion decision. It’s a glorious loop of “track it, smack it, skin it, wear it.”
Set in a visually stunning, more open and interactive world than ever before, Wilds builds on the series' trademark gameplay with more fluid combat mechanics, smarter monsters, and living, breathing ecosystems that react to your every move — and occasionally try to eat you for it.
