Capcom’s latest Monster Hunter Wilds showcase has been released and it’s focused on the first free Title Update for the game which launches on April 4, 2025. Title Update 1 brings in Mizutsune, Arch-tempered Rey Dau, the return of Zoh Shia, the Grand Hub gathering area, the first Festival seasonal event, and more.

#MHWilds Free Title Update 1: April 3 PT / April 4 BST!

🦊 Mizutsune
❕ HR Zoh Shia
🎉 The Grand Hub
⚡ Arch-Tempered Rey Dau
🌸 Festival of Accord: Blossomdance

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Mizutsune will be available to hunt starting at Hunter Rank 21. After speaking to Kanya in the Scarlet Forest, players will unlock the mission to hunt Mizutsune. Capcom suggests hunters prepare for the leviathan’s graceful attacks and immobilizing bubbles or risk ending up in the wash. Tempered Mizutsune will appear for hunters at Hunter Rank 41. Arch-tempered Rey Duo will debut in an Event Quest for players above Hunter Rank 50, offering an increased challenge beyond that of Tempered monster hunts, plus a new Rey Dau Gamma armor-set to forge as a reward. The Hunter Rank 50 mark will also unlock a mission to once again hunt Zoh Shia, after which the fearsome monster will appear during the Wyvern’s Wakening in the Ruins of Wyveria for additional hunts and the ability to gather Zoh Shia parts for high-rank hunter and Palico equipment.

Arena Quests, Challenge Quests, and Free Challenge Quests will become available in Title Update 1. Challenge Quests and the newly introduced Free Challenge Quests will only appear as limited-time Event Quests. Arena Quests and Challenge Quests can be completed by up to two players with pre-determined equipment. Free Challenge Quests have no equipment restrictions and can be completed with parties up to 4 players. All of these quest types can be completed solo, cooperatively in cross-platform online multiplayer, or with Support Hunters. New Event Quests will continue to appear on the Quest Board with opportunities to earn special armor, quickly raise your Hunter Rank, collect cooking ingredients, and more.

The Grand Hub is a massive gathering space for hunters to engage in new ways. Players can compete in the new Barrell Bowling minigame to earn useful items and pendants. Players can also gather to observe the village of Suja’s traditions, such as the Diva’s occasional vocal offerings sung at night. The Grand Hub is unlocked after reaching Hunter Rank 16 after talking to Tetsuzan in Suja. The Squad Information Counter will relocate from the Windward Plains so hunters can conveniently manage their Squads in the communal area. The Grand Hub entrance will also be where the Expedition Record Board is located. The newly added Arena Quests’ fastest global times will be displayed here alongside Arena Quest limited bounties.

The Grand Hub will play host to a unique celebration each season. The first celebration, the Festival of Accord: Blossomdance will run from April 23 to May 7. The appearance and available meals in the Grand Hub will change during festivals. Hunters can obtain limited-time equipment, gestures, Pop-Up camp decorations, and more. In addition to seasonal Event Quests, most previously held Event Quests will also make a return. Arch-tempered Rey Dau will appear as part of an Event Quest near the conclusion of the festival from April 30 to May 21.

A free outfit change for handler Alma will be introduced in Title Update 1. A certain side quest will also give players the ability to change her glasses. Classic gestures will return as free DLC alongside Cosmetic Pack 1 hat is being offered as a stand-alone item and included for Premium Deluxe Edition and Cosmetic DLC Pass holders. Cosmetic Pack 1 will also include new Camp Gear options for your Pop-Up Camps throughout the Forbidden Lands. Additional paid DLC not included in Cosmetic DLC Pack 1 will also be available.

Capcom has revealed that another update is planned for the end of May, including a collaboration with another Capcom title, a function that allows you to see the Endemic Life you’ve captured, and some other adjustments. More information on the second free Title Update will be unvieled this Summer.