Capcom has rolled out version 1.030 for Monster Hunter Wilds, bringing a wealth of new content, balance adjustments, and bug fixes. One of the most notable additions is a Final Fantasy XIV Online collaboration, which introduces special missions and crossover content for hunters. New monsters, including Nerscylla Clone, Omega Planetes, and Arch-tempered Nu Udra, join the roster, alongside additional tempered monster variants for high-rank players.
The update also delivers fresh equipment, gestures, pendants, and decorations, along with performance improvements and quality-of-life changes to facilities, controls, and multiplayer features. With seasonal events like the Festival of Accord on the horizon, this patch is one of the largest to date, refining both gameplay depth and technical stability across all platforms.
Full Patch Notes
Release Information
- Version: 1.030.00.00 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam).
- Release Date: September 29, 2025, 2:30 a.m. UTC.
- Required Space: PS5 ~5 GB, Xbox ~4 GB, Steam ~4 GB (8 GB with High-Res Texture Pack).
- Steam Driver Recommendations: NVIDIA 580.88+, AMD 25.2.1+.
Major Additions and Changes
- Final Fantasy XIV Online collaboration begins September 29, 2025.
- New monsters: Nerscylla Clone, Omega Planetes (extra mission unlock at HR 41+), Arch-tempered Nu Udra (future event).
- Extreme-difficulty 9★ Omega Planetes permanent quest added (HR 100+).
- Regular and tempered Lagiacrus now appear in Wounded Hollow (HR 100+).
- Additional 9★ tempered monsters added via event quests.
- New player content: equipment, skills, pendants, stickers, gestures, Seikret decorations, and customization options.
- New Support Hunter: Kai (unlocked after completing “A Hunter’s Pride”).
- Equipment Appearance Set added to loadouts.
- Widgets added for quests, weapon usage, and more.
- New camp gear and Festival of Accord event (October 22–November 12, 2025).
- Barrel Bowling updated with new pins, scores, and rewards.
- Numerous facility, UI, and customization updates.
- New extra missions: “The Artifact’s Words” and “The Beacon of Invasion.”
- New endemic life added.
- Additional multiplayer and system settings, including passcodes, offline mode, and conversation logs.
Bug Fixes and Balance Adjustments
- Fixed monster AI loops, counter timings, and trap issues (notably Lagiacrus and Seregios).
- Adjusted dung/luring pod interactions with Arch-tempered Uth Duna.
- Resolved multiple weapon issues across Great Sword, Dual Blades, Lance, Switch Axe, and Charge Blade.
- Support Hunters: improved stats for higher HR quests, adjusted AI behaviors, and fixed Arena inconsistencies.
- Seikret: improved navigation and speed, added new movement mechanics.
- Facilities and bases: improved camp durability, gear repair, and NPC accessibility.
- System: new filters, shortcut options, cursor placement fixes, and PlayStation 5 activity progress correction.
- Quests: adjusted supply items, Hunter Highlights, rankings messages, and fraudulent quest detection.
- Added permanent ore and armor sphere quests.
- Fixed text, voice lines, and other miscellaneous issues.
Monster Hunter Wilds is a 2025 action role-playing game developed and published by Capcom. Released worldwide on February 28, 2025, for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, it introduced new features such as Seikrets for gear swapping, pop-up camps, and a wound-targeting system. The game supports cross-platform play and has become Capcom’s fastest-selling title, surpassing 8 million copies within its first three days.
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