Celebrating the Anniversary of Monster Hunter Wilds
As the one-year mark of
Monster Hunter Wilds approaches, exciting in-game events are set to unfold, marked by the upcoming
Ver. 1.041 update scheduled for
February 18, 2026. A special login bonus and a plethora of events will be available for one month, adding to the anticipation of the community.
Anniversary Events
Event Period: February 18, 2026 – March 19, 2026
Special Appreciation Pack
Log in during the anniversary event to receive a unique item pack specially designed for this celebration. This pack can only be obtained once throughout the event. Additionally, a complimentary
Hunter and Palico grooming ticket will be distributed, which will be available from the digital store on all platforms following the update. This ticket is usable regardless of past usage.
Seasonal Event Revival: Festival of Interactions
The previously held seasonal event,
Festival of Interactions, will make a return on a weekly basis, offering exclusive content and login bonuses. Dive into this vibrant celebration and enjoy a variety of seasonal event items. The timeline for the events is as follows:
- - Flower Dance Ceremony: February 18 – February 25
- - Dancing Flame Ceremony: February 25 – March 4
- - Dream Lantern Ceremony: March 4 – March 12
- - Festival of Songs Ceremony: March 12 – March 19
New Behemoth: The Untamed King Alshuberd
Starting from February 18, adventurers can challenge the
Untamed King Alshuberd in a new permanent event quest. Furthermore, a limited-time free challenge quest will be available starting March 19, offering access to coveted items like high-rarity
Ancient Talismans and
Proof of Valor for weapon upgrades.
Extraordinary Free Challenge Quests
Alongside Alshuberd, other apex predators such as
Re Dow,
Uz Tuna,
Nu Egudra, and
Jin Dahad will also appear as ★10 untamed kings. A high-difficulty quest featuring multiple ★10 untamed kings will be released, accessible upon clearing all related event quests.
Design Contest Rewards
The highly anticipated
Weapon and Charm Design Contest will showcase the top entries in a new event quest called
Hunters’ Long Dream. From this quest, players can obtain:
- - Weapon Winner: Crushing Mirror Blade (Great Sword) by Nolan Lu
- - Charm Winner: SOS Meat Transport! by ikei
The names of all 16 creators who received awards in the contest will also be included in the credits following the update.
Collaboration with Monster Hunter Stories 3
To celebrate the launch of
Monster Hunter Stories 3 – Fate of the Twin Dragons, players can unlock the
Royal Feline Outfit and other unique charms. Starting on February 18, players with Hunter Rank 9 and above can engage in a side mission,
Searching for the Royal Feline, which involves helping a lost royal cat named Rudy.
Players can earn additional rewards by delivering unique
partner eggs discovered throughout the mission.
Diverse Event Quests
In addition to the above, players can look forward to an array of peculiar quests that reward unique charms, armor sets like
Full Dress α Series and
Star Neko α Series, alongside special rewards based on the least hunted monsters. Players are encouraged to remain tuned for official updates on upcoming quests.
Upcoming Features
The continuation of the
Monster Hunter Wilds experience includes ongoing development for a significant content expansion set to be announced in the summer. So strap your armor tight, as more thrilling news awaits!
Join the vibrant festivities and embrace the wild hunts as Monster Hunter celebrates its anniversary. Whether you are a seasoned hunter or a newcomer, this anniversary is sure to provide unforgettable moments and epic battles.
For more detailed information on event schedules and updates, visit the
official website.