What changed in Monster Hunter: World in 2025

55 updates · 23 main milestones · Jan 8, 2025 to Oct 31, 2025

Oct 31, 20258 events
New Characters Introduced in Monster Hunter Stories 3new contentMilestone
New characters include Gaul, Murray, Ogden, Kora, Fiero, and Vandura, each with unique backgrounds and roles.
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Side Stories Feature Addednew content
Additional storylines centered around the protagonist and fellow Rangers, offering gameplay rewards.
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Save Data Bonus for Linkingnew content
Players with save data from previous Monster Hunter titles can obtain layered armor for the protagonist.
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Character Creation System Introducednew content
Players can customize their character's appearance at the start and during gameplay.
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Feral Yama Tsukami Monster Revealednew contentMilestone
A new colossal Elder Dragon that consumes forests and is feared in Sheparden.
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Pre-Order Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflectiondlc releaseMilestone
The third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series is set to release on March 13, 2026.
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New Monsties Introducednew contentMilestone
New Monsties include Legia, Chirpy, and Gravy, each associated with the new characters.
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Pre-Order Bonus Outfit for Eleanornew content
Pre-order to receive a special bonus outfit for Eleanor, available until March 13, 2026.
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Oct 22, 20252 events
Festival of Accord: Dreamspellseasonal event
A seasonal event featuring decorations, new menu items, and limited-time equipment and gestures.
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Arch-tempered Nu Udra Event Questnew contentMilestone
Arch-tempered Nu Udra will be introduced as the third Arch-tempered monster in an event quest for HR 100+ players.
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Sep 29, 20252 events
Dark Knight Hunter Armor and Pictomancy Spellsnew contentMilestone
Two new iconic jobs from FFXIV, Dark Knight and Pictomancer, will be added to the game.
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Introduction of Omega Planetes Monsternew contentMilestone
A new monster, Omega Planetes, will be introduced. Hunters at HR 41 or above can unlock an extra mission featuring characters from FFXIV.
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Sep 28, 20251 event
End of Support Notice for Windows 10system
Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, affecting compatibility with Monster Hunter: World.
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Jul 30, 20251 event
Arch-tempered Uth Duna available July 30new content
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Jul 23, 20251 event
Festival of Accord: Flamefete starting July 23new content
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Jun 30, 20255 events
Layered weaponsnew content
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New monster: Seregiosnew contentMilestone
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New downloadable content for hunting adventuredlc release
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Limited-time collaboration event quest with Fender®new content
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New monster: Lagiacrusnew contentMilestone
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Mar 1, 20251 event
Feature Monster of the First Title Update: Mizutsunenew content
Mizutsune will be available with the first free title update in spring 2025.
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Feb 28, 202510 events
Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark Toolperformance
A free tool to measure and score the performance of your computer using a viewable experience from Monster Hunter Wilds.
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Launch of Monster Hunter Wildsnew contentMilestone
Monster Hunter Wilds will be released on February 28, 2025, featuring unique monsters and dynamically changing environments.
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Monster Hunter Wilds User Survey Liveother
A survey is being conducted for Monster Hunter Wilds, with a special digital wallpaper as a reward for completion.
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100 Armor Spheres for All Huntersnew content
All hunters will receive one hundred armor spheres as a reward for participating in Gemma's quest.
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Introduction of New Monster Nu Udranew contentMilestone
The monster that reigns supreme over the Oilwell Basin's ecosystem.
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Introduction of New Monster Jin Dahaadnew contentMilestone
An enormous leviathan that sits at the peak of the Iceshard Cliffs.
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Monster Hunter Wilds Released on Steamdlc releaseMilestone
The Steam version of Monster Hunter Wilds is now available to play.
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Save Data Bonus for Monster Hunter Wildsnew content
Players with save data from Monster Hunter: World and Iceborne will earn in-game equipment for their Palico and a Nameplate.
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In-game Bonuses for Open Beta Test Participantsnew content
Players can claim special items including an Open Beta Test Bonus Pendant and Item Packs.
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Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark Tool Releasedperformance
A free tool to measure and score the performance of your computer using a viewable experience from Monster Hunter Wilds.
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Feb 5, 202521 events
Benchmark Provides Performance Insightsperformance
The benchmark offers a demonstration to help players understand how their PC will run the near-launch version of Monster Hunter Wilds.
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Pre-orders for Steam Versionstore
Pre-orders for the Steam version of Monster Hunter Wilds available now.
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New Monster in OBT2: Gypcerosnew contentMilestone
Take on the bird wyvern Gypceros in the second Open Beta Test.
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No Character Creation in Benchmarkgameplay
Character creation is not available in the Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark.
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New Monster: Wudwudnew contentMilestone
Encounter the peculiar Wudwud in the Iceshard Cliffs.
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Loop Setting for Automatic Rerunquality of life
The benchmark includes a Loop setting that allows it to automatically rerun after 1 minute on the results screen.
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Adjustable Settings in Benchmarkquality of life
Players can adjust game, graphics, audio, and language settings in the benchmark to reflect their preferred choices.
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Game Data Pre-download Datesystem
Game data will be available for pre-download on February 25, 2025.
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Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark Toolnew content
A free tool to measure and score the performance of your computer.
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Pre-download for Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Teststore
Pre-download available for the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Test.
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Open Beta Tests Not Reflective of Launch Versionbalance change
Open Beta Test 1 and 2 are based on older builds and do not represent the current state of the game's optimization.
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Returning Monster: Gore Magalanew contentMilestone
Fan-favorite monster making its return.
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Flagship Monster in OBT2: Arkveldnew contentMilestone
Face the game's flagship monster Arkveld in a high difficulty quest.
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Access to Base Camp Training Areanew content
Try out each weapon and get a feel for various weapon actions.
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Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark Releasednew content
The Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark is now live, allowing players to test their PC's performance for the upcoming game.
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Second Open Beta Test Announcementnew contentMilestone
Includes Character Creation, Story Trial, and Doshaguma Hunt.
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Full Release Date AnnouncementsystemMilestone
Monster Hunter Wilds will release worldwide on February 28, 2025.
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Expanded Multiplayer Featuresnew content
Adding Private Lobbies and Online Single Player in OBT2.
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New Locale: Iceshard Cliffsnew contentMilestone
Introducing the new locale 'Iceshard Cliffs' featuring snowy blizzards.
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New Monster: Hirabaminew contentMilestone
Leviathans that inhabit the Iceshard Cliffs with sharp, pincer-like tails.
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New Monster: Nerscyllanew contentMilestone
Temnocerans that weave sticky webs and utilize pincer-like jaws.
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Jan 8, 20253 events
Trial Gypceros Hunt Addednew content
The second Open Beta Test will include a trial hunt for Gypceros.
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Data Carryover from First Open Betagameplay
Players can carry over saved data, including character creation data, from the first Open Beta Test to the second.
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Second Open Beta Test Announcementseasonal eventMilestone
Announcing the second Open Beta Test for Monster Hunter Wilds, scheduled for February 6-9 and February 13-16, 2025.
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