- Primary Subject: Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 4.5 (February 2026)
- Key Update: Title Update 4.5 adds Arch-Tempered Arkveld, permanent event quests, new Advanced Quests, Barrel Bowling QoL improvements, and a Monster Hunter Stories 3 collaboration.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: February 9, 2026
- Quick Answer: Monster Hunter Wilds’ February 18 update adds Arch-Tempered Arkveld, permanent event quests, Barrel Bowling improvements, new Advanced Quests, and crossover rewards ahead of the game’s expansion.
Monster Hunter Wilds’ upcoming Title Update 4.5 arrives on February 18, bringing a slew of new content to support the game’s endgame grind. This major update follows a recent PC performance optimization patch that addressed many of the game’s core issues, including the notorious DLC bug and inconsistent frame rates.
Title Update 4.5, also referred to as the “February Update,” will be the final major content addition until the game’s imminent expansion. Here’s everything you need to know about the major changes coming to Monster Hunter Wilds in just a few days:
Arch-Tempered Arkveld Is Coming to Monster Hunter Wilds
As promised by Capcom, players will get to face off against Arch-Tempered Arkveld, the most powerful iteration of Monster Hunter Wilds’ flagship monster. This beast comes with an increased health pool and deals massive damage to unprepared hunters who haven’t optimized their gear with Gogma Artian Weapons and Armor Transcendence.
Arch-Tempered Arkveld will be the pinnacle of Wilds’ endgame content, meaning only the bravest of hunters can face it.
Like most Arch-Tempered monsters already out in the game, players can also expect revamped armor sets, notably Gamma Armors with focused armor skills and improved decoration slots.
Barrel Bowling Receives a Major Quality of Life Upgrade
The Grand Hub’s Barrel Bowling is a fun mini-game for players killing time while waiting for friends to settle on the next hunt. One of its most common frustrations, however, has been the lack of a replay button. This forces players to return to the Barrel Bowling Palico to queue up again, wasting precious seconds that could have been spent grinding for valuable items.
The upcoming Barrel Bowling update addresses this by allowing players to replay immediately after each game. For higher stakes and better rewards, Capcom is also introducing a quality-of-life improvement that lets players use up to 10 Barrel Bowling vouchers at once to increase their rewards.
Handlers Alma and Erik Can Now Be Removed During Hunts
Another common frustration among Monster Hunter Wilds veterans is Handlers Alma and Erik getting in the way of our target. Sometimes, they block the camera, risking us with certain doom when they just happily ride their Seikrets to god knows where.
The upcoming February update will address that issue. Capcom has made an adjustment that prevents both Handlers from pushing our dear Hunter during hunts and exploration. Additionally, players who want to completely remove them from existence (kinda) will have the option to hide them during the hunt.
Limited Event Quests Will Be Permanently Available
For the first time in Monster Hunter history, Capcom has made limited-event quests permanent. This makes grinding for more materials more streamlined, reducing the frustration of having to wait for the next Seasonal Event, such as Festival of Accord: Flamefete or Dreamspell, to arrive.
The following quests will now be made permanent:
- The White Wonder - Hunt a 9-Star Blangoga, Rewards Glowing Stones
- The Ultimate Berserker - Hunt a 9-Star Guardian Fulgur Anjanath, Rewards Glowing Stones
- The Monkey King - Hunt a 9-Star Ajarakan, Rewards Glowing Stones
- The Sovereign Brute - Hunt a 9-Star Doshaguna, Rewards Glowing Stones
- There Goes the Neighborhood - Hunt a 9-Star Yian Kut-Ku, Rewards Glowing Stones
Capcom has also confirmed that all 29 Limited Event Quests previously locked behind Festival of Accord events will now be available permanently. These include quests that reward the iconic Cornpopper Gunlance, new BBQ grill ingredients, as well as layered armor, weapons, and cosmetic items. Players who missed out on earlier events will be able to access all of them once the update goes live on February 18.
Collaboration Event With Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
The upcoming February update will also introduce a special collaboration event with Capcom’s JRPG spin-off, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.
To celebrate the game’s March 13 launch, Monster Hunter Wilds will offer two themed rewards for hunters: the “egg-celent” Chatacabra Pendant and a Rudy-inspired Palico armor set. While Capcom has not shared full details yet, the crossover is expected to go live either alongside Title Update 4.5 or during the launch week of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.
New Advanced Quests for Endgame Enthusiasts
Players looking for a greater challenge in Monster Hunter Wilds can expect new Advanced Quests to arrive in the mission hub. These quests represent the game’s toughest endgame content to date, tasking hunters with taking down three 9-Star monsters in a single hunt. Currently, only three Advanced Quests are available:
- Tango of Lives Ablaze: Hunt a 9-Star Ajarakan, Rathalos, and Nu Udra (Oilwell Basin)
- Serenade of Scarlet Water: Hunt a 9-Star Uth Duna, Mizutsune, and Lagiacrus (Scarlet Forest)
- The Winds ’n’ Sand Blues: Hunt a 9-Star Rey Dau, Doshaguma, and Seregios (Windward Plains)
It remains unclear which monsters will be grouped together in the February update, though players can reasonably expect additions such as Blangonga, Guardian Fulgur Anjanath, and Yian Kut-Ku.
Design Contest–Winning Weapon Concepts Coming to Monster Hunter Wilds
Lastly, the February update will introduce the winning entries from Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds “Original Weapon and Pendant Design Contest” into the live game.
The weapon design winner is a glass-themed Greatsword featuring mirror-like break patterns, created by Nolan Lu, and will be added during the February update. Meanwhile, the winning pendant design by creator “ikei” will also be implemented. The SOS Meating Pendant is a charming cosmetic that turns the Grand Hub’s food delivery Palicoes into a miniature accessory carrying a large, well-done steak, complete with movement-based animations as outlined in the original design blueprint.
It remains unclear whether Capcom will implement these designs exactly as originally submitted.
With Capcom currently focused on the February 28 release of Resident Evil: Requiem and the March 13 launch of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, this update will be the final major addition to Monster Hunter Wilds until its imminent expansion. While details about the expansion remain under wraps, speculation continues, particularly around which Elder Dragons fans hope to see return and which monsters they would rather not encounter again.
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