Summary

  • After dropping the Title Update 1 this April, Monster Hunter Wilds will soon release the End of May Update
  • The new Monster Hunter Wilds Update brings 8-Star Tempered Monsters, weapon adjustments, and a Capcom collab.
  • There are no official or announced dates yet for the End of May Update

The monster-slaying phenomenon continues to evolve as Capcom prepares its next major content drop for Monster Hunter Wilds. Hunters can look forward to even greater challenges in the upcoming End of May Update. This new Monster Hunter WIlds update will bring tough new monsters, weapon balancing, and a special Capcom collaboration. Fans won’t want to miss it, and luckily, there’s at least a month left before it drops.

8-Star Tempered Monsters Raise the Challenge

The Title Update 1 in early April introduced Mizutsune and the 8-Star High Rank Zoh Shia to Monster Hunter Wilds. However, the End of May Monster Hunter Wilds Update brings even more formidable monsters.

Expect to be challenged by 8-star Tempered hunts that even most seasoned hunters might struggle against. These enhanced versions of familiar foes will feature significant improvements over their 7-star counterparts. We’re talking increased health pools, greater resistance to wounding, and adjusted multiplayer scaling.

Among these encounters, an 8-star Tempered Gore Magala will make a definite appearance. Players can also expect to face even stronger versions of the apex predators from each region: Rey Dau, Uth Duna, Nu Udra, and Jin Dahaad. These hunts will require refined strategies and top-tier gear to overcome. However, they’re sure to reward you with more precious relics and materials as well!

Weapon Balance Adjustments

There’s also some weapon adjustments in the horizon, although it’s still unclear when they’ll arrive. It may change between the End of May update or much later in the Summer Title update (Title Update 2).

Hunters who favor the Hammer will be pleased to know that weapon adjustments are coming in this update. The development team is “carefully considering upward adjustments for the Hammer,” as noted by Monster Hunter Wilds director Yuya Tokuda. This adjustment aims to bring the Hammer more in line with other weapon types.

Additionally, Mantles will receive balance changes. The Corrupted Mantle, which the developers acknowledged was “overtuned at launch,” will see some nerfs. Meanwhile, the Rocksteady Mantle, Mending Mantle, and Evasion Mantle will receive buffs to create a more balanced selection of equipment options for different hunting styles.

Capcom Collaboration Event

One of the most exciting features of the End of May Monster Hunter Wilds Update is already confirmed! We’ll certainly see the game’s first collaboration event with another Capcom title, although the specific game hasn’t been announced yet. However, fans speculate it could be Street Fighter, Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, or Dragon’s Dogma.

These collaborations typically introduce special quests, unique equipment, and more. Sometimes, you can even get themed armor sets that allow hunters to dress as iconic characters from other Capcom franchises. The collaboration details will likely be revealed closer to the update’s release.

Quality-of-Life Improvements

Beyond new content, the update will bring several quality-of-life enhancements to improve the overall gaming experience. These updates again may come at any time around the End of May Monster Hunter Wilds update. We’ll get more information the closer we approach the month of May.

One of the QoL improvements included is a list that will allow hunters to track which endemic life they’ve captured. More info will be revealed soon, but the list might possibly reward players for completing endemic life collections.

The development team is also working on:

  • Reducing waiting times when accessing facility functions in each locale
  • Improving UI/UX for restocking items and checking skill information
  • Enhancing multiplayer quest participation and Seikret usage
  • Refining camera behavior during hunts

Additionally, the highly-requested Layered Weapons feature has been confirmed for a future update. This feature will allow hunters to customize the appearance of their weapons without changing their stats, similar to armor. However, it’s also unclear if it will arrive with the End of May Monster Hunter Wilds update or later.

Conclusion

The End of May Monster Hunter Wilds Update continues Capcom’s commitment to supporting the game with substantial free content. With 10 million+ copies sold in its first month, Monster Hunter Wilds has already proven to be a massive success. These updates, however, will surely keep hunters returning to the hunt throughout 2025. The Summer update featuring Lagiacrus and an eventual G-Rank expansion is on the horizon, providing plenty of reason to stay.