Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 3 Patch Notes

Capcom’s third major update for Monster Hunter Wilds introduces new content that blends familiar series elements with a crossover event from Final Fantasy 14. Players who meet the required Hunter Rank can take on Omega Planetes, a powerful foe inspired by one of Final Fantasy’s most challenging encounters. Abilities tied to Dark Knight and Pictomancer jobs from FF14 also make an appearance, adding unique mechanics to the fight.

Beyond the collaboration, the update brings seasonal content and gameplay adjustments. The Festival of Accord, called Dreamspell, runs in late October with themed decorations and activities. Balance changes to the Lagiacrus encounter, improvements to Support Hunter functions, and several bug fixes are included as well. The patch also has specific storage requirements across platforms and marks the final update with official Windows 10 support.

Monster Hunter Wilds Version 1.030.00.00 Patch Notes (Title Update 3, September 29, 2025)

Key Content Updates and New Features

This update introduces a wide range of additions, including new monsters, quests, equipment, and system improvements. Players will find expanded content across combat, progression, facilities, and quality-of-life features.

Monsters

• Final Fantasy XIV Online Collaboration
  A permanent crossover event with Final Fantasy XIV Online has begun. This collaboration adds unique missions and introduces crossover-themed encounters.
• Nerscylla Clone
  Hunters who reach Hunter Rank 41 gain access to a special mission that unlocks the Nerscylla Clone.
• Omega Planetes
  Another HR 41+ mission unlocks the formidable Omega Planetes. In addition, a 9★ permanent quest featuring Omega Planetes becomes available to hunters who are HR 100+ and have cleared the initial Omega mission.
• Arch-tempered Nu Udra
  This variant will arrive later through a timed event quest.
• Monster Pack Quests
  New quests now feature groups of monsters as the main targets, increasing variety in encounters.
• Lagiacrus
  Both normal and tempered versions of Lagiacrus now appear in the Wounded Hollow for players at HR 100 or higher.
• Additional Tempered Monsters
  Several new 9★ tempered monsters, such as Blangonga, are now accessible through event quests.

Player Content

• Equipment and Skills
  New armor sets, weapons, and skill options expand customization.
• Cosmetic Items
  Additional pendants, stickers, gestures, and Seikret decorations provide more personalization choices.
• Bowgun Customization
  Icon colors have been adjusted for clearer differentiation of customization options.
• Loadout Enhancements
  A new Equipment Appearance Set option has been added to the loadouts menu.
• New Widgets
  Players can now track Quests Completed, Weapon Usage, Endemic Life Keychains, and Aquatic Life Ink Imprints.
• Support Hunter: Kai
  A new companion, Kai, specializing in the hunting horn, becomes available after completing the main quest A Hunter’s Pride.
• Training Adjustments
  Abilities such as The Blackest Night and Pictomancy no longer trigger cooldowns in the training area. The Blackest Night shield durability is fixed at 1 HP during training.

Bases and Facilities

• Pop-up Camps
  New gear options for temporary camps have been added.
• Festival of Accord
  A seasonal event will run from October 22 to November 12, 2025. During this period:
  • The Handler’s outfit, Seikret decoration, and Grand Hub decorations will change.
  • The Diva’s playlist will feature new tracks.
  • The Canteen menu will rotate.
  • Barrel Bowling will introduce new pin setups, altered bombs, and a scoring system with daily high scores.
• Grand Hub Updates
  The Diva’s performance list has been expanded.
• Loadout Accessibility
  The View Loadouts option is now available not just in tents but also in the Item Menu tab and the Camp Item Box.

Miscellaneous Enhancements

• New Missions
  • The Artifact’s Words becomes available after completing What Lies Ahead.
  • The Beacon of Invasion unlocks after finishing The Artifact’s Words.
• Endemic Life
  New species have been added to the ecosystem.
• Support Hunter Management
  • Hunter selections are now saved, though substitutions occur when unavailable.
  • Quest options now include settings for Support Hunters in Free Challenge Quests.
• Quest Completion and Animations
  Players can now customize their quest completion animations.
• Item Bar Display
  A third display option shows only special and slinger-related items during aiming or focus mode.
• Control Configuration
  • A warning now appears when multiple actions share the same key.
  • A new option allows choosing specific keyboard shortcuts when switching input modes.
• Palico Adjustments
  • Palico support moves can be toggled.
  • During Rath-from-Above, Palicoes will prioritize healing if the player requires it.
  • A Dialogue Frequency setting has been added.
• Navigation Improvements
  • The nearest pop-up camp is automatically highlighted when selecting waypoints or quest targets.
  • Cursor placement defaults have been refined for menus such as the Quest Counter and Return from Quest.
• Squad Management
  • Leadership transfers automatically after 30 days of inactivity.
  • Squad requests now feature sorting options.
• Lobby and Party Options
  • New options include Set Passcode, Allow Hunter Friends to Join, and Joinable via Hunter Friend Search.
  • Players can now choose to appear offline.
• Conversation Log
  Dialogue history is now accessible from the start and tent menus.
• Forging and Equipment
  • Direct shortcuts allow quick access to reinforcement screens and appearance customization.
  • Sorting is now supported in forging, reinforcement, and dismantling menus.
• Map and Environment
  • A new Facilities/NPCs filter helps locate important characters.
  • Normal monsters now appear in Environment Overview Updates.
  • The map can be zoomed while the filter menu is open.
• Quest Supply Items
  Supplies are now distributed earlier at the start of quests.
• Training Retention
  Training settings now persist after returning to the title screen or quitting.

Fixes and Gameplay Adjustments

This section addresses technical corrections, gameplay balance, and quality-of-life refinements across monsters, facilities, and player systems.

Bases and Facilities

• Monsters no longer automatically target pop-up camps. Instead, threat levels display as Caution.
• Destroyed camp gear is now restored when repairing a damaged pop-up camp.
• Corrected an issue where specific actions unintentionally swapped main and secondary layered weapons.
• The Shell Hammer layered weapon can now be properly unlocked.
• Layered weapon settings are available for certain bowguns that previously lacked them.

Monsters

• Lagiacrus Adjustments
  • Now appears after resting when selecting Plenty in the Scarlet Forest.
  • Counterattack timing has been balanced to prevent overly quick responses after a Power Clash.
  • Fixed loops where Lagiacrus or Seregios repeated the same actions when lured.
  • Corrected a bug where Lagiacrus failed to emerge from water when caught in a Pitfall Trap while entering water.
• Arch-tempered Uth Duna
  Fixed an issue where Dung Pods and Luring Pods had no effect during its charging wave attack.
• Multiplayer Synchronization
  Resolved a bug where only the player or the monster reacted during Offset Attacks or Power Clashes in online sessions.

Player Adjustments

• General Improvements
  • Crouch inputs can now be buffered immediately after sheathing a weapon or landing while sheathing.
  • Fixed an error where the Coalescence skill activated incorrectly when receiving ailment cures without being afflicted.
  • Mantle cooldowns now reset at the start or end of quests, excluding Field Surveys without loading screens.
• Additional Fixes
  • Various control-related issues have been corrected to stabilize gameplay.
  • Weapon and skill interactions have been refined to ensure consistent behavior across different scenarios.

Summary of Adjustments

This patch significantly expands available content while refining existing systems. Players at higher ranks gain access to challenging monsters and event quests, while all hunters benefit from improved facilities, streamlined navigation, and bug fixes that enhance stability and balance.