Monster Hunter Wilds had a showcase today, hosted by the game's producer, Ryozo Tsujimoto. The showcase was to highlight all the new things coming in the free title update in April. Having put a lot of time in the base game for our review of Monster Hunter Wilds, I am looking forward to this new content. A new area, new monsters and other wonderful things from the monster hunter universe.
Starting on April 3rd PDT/ April 4th BST, the first free title update will launch for all players. In the title update we see the return of the fan favorite monster Mizutsune. You will have to be at hunter rank 21 or above to challenge it. You must speak with Kanya in the Scarlet Forest to unlock the mission. Also dropping the same day, hunters ranked 50 and above will be able to challenge Zoh Shia again. It will also unlock the ability to forge high rank an amour and weapons for you and your palico.
The Grand Hub
The title update brings a brand-new location, the "Grand Hub". The Grand Hub is going to be a gathering place with plenty of things for a hunter to do. You can interact with other hunters and play the new "Barrel Roll" mini game. Playing the mini game allows you to earn useful items for your hunts.
Vouchers for the mini game can be obtained through login bonuses. The Grand hub is unlocked to all players ranked level 16 and above, after speaking with to Tetsuzan in Suja, the Peaks of Accord.
The title update also brings us the new addition of "Arena Quest". Here you can compete against and with other hunters across for the fastest completion times. The world rankings will be displayed as you enter the Grand Hub on the expedition record. Challenge quest and free challenge quest will be available as limited time Event Quest. Keep fighting to shave down your time to earn the highest rank possible. You can earn unique and special pendants base on your time and world ranking. Arena Quest and challenge quest are can only be fought with predetermined equipment and with up to two players. The free challenge quests have no equipment restraints and can be fought with up to four players. Support hunters can fill this role if human hunters aren't available.
Arena Quests
The showcase was packed with information about what's to come in this first title update. You will be able to change Alma's clothes and her glasses once a certain side mission has been completed. A free outfit will be available for hunters in this update. More free content like classic gestures will be arriving. DLC cosmetic packs with new camping gear will also be available. MH wilds is also releasing some paid content not included in packs like decorations, poses, gestures and outfits.
The Grand Hub will also host a festival with each season. The first festival for the spring is called "˜The Festival of Accord: Blossomdance. During these events the Grand Hub will noticeably change. You will have access to new meals, limited equipment, gestures, pop-up camp decorations and more.
Finally, we will see the debut of Arch-Tempered Rey Dau in an Event Quest. Arch-Tempered monster are stronger than tempered ones. Of course this will come with new armor, the Rey Dau gamma set will be available for forging for you and your palico. You must be at hunter rank 50 and above to challenge the Arch-Tempered Rey Dau when this becomes available.
This is first title update; we did learn another update will come during the summer. The new armor set, weapons, monsters and quests will have hunter busy for a while. You can view the full list of updates here.
Are you looking forward to these updates and what monsters do you think we will see next? Happy Hunting!!
