Monster Hunter Wilds Anniversary Patch Brings 10-Star Trials

Monster Hunter Wilds is approaching its first anniversary, and the team has detailed the Ver 1.041 update arriving February 18. The patch kicks off a month‑long celebration with returning seasonal events, new high‑difficulty hunts, and weekly event quests. A collaboration with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and the rollout of community‑designed gear also headline the update. Most activities introduced during the period are set to remain available after the anniversary window, with a final challenge slated for late March.

February Update – What’s Rolling out on Day One

Following the Ver 1.041 deployment on February 18, an anniversary program runs through February 18–March 19. Players who log in during this window receive a special in‑game item pack and one Character and one Palico Edit Voucher. New Event Quests will continue to arrive weekly, and nearly all Event Quests will become permanently available beyond February 18, with limited exceptions noted by the developers.

Festival of Accord Returns on Rotation

The seasonal Festival of Accord events are being reissued on a weekly cadence, offering another chance to clear their objectives and collect their associated rewards. The schedule is set as follows:

• Blossomdance – February 18-25
• Flamefete – February 25-March 4
• Dreamspell – March 4-12
• Lumenhymn – March 12-19

Endgame Focus – 10-Star Arch-Tempered Hunts

From February 18, Arch‑tempered Arkveld (10‑star) becomes a permanent Event Quest. The four apex predators for each locale also join the roster as 10‑star Arch‑tempered variants: Rey Dau, Uth Duna, Nu Udra, and Jin Dahaad. Clearing all 10‑star Arch‑tempered Arkveld Event Quest and the associated special environment quests unlocks a high‑difficulty Free Challenge: the 10‑star Arch‑tempered monsters Hunt‑a‑thon. The final Free Challenge Quest: Arch‑tempered Arkveld will be available March 19–March 31.

Community Creations – Contest Winners Join the Game

The update adds the winning entries from last year’s Original Weapon and Pendant Design Contest. A permanent Event Quest titled Every Hunter’s Dream is being introduced to let players obtain both the community‑made weapon and the pendant.

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Stories 3 Collaboration – Side Missions and Transport Quests

To coincide with the launch of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Wilds is introducing collaboration content: a unique Royal Palico Rudy Costume α and Monstie‑themed pendants. New side missions unlock free quests centered on egg transport; certain eggs are marked as highly potent, and successful deliveries increase additional rewards.

Weekly Event Quests Continue

Fresh Event Quests will appear on a weekly basis. Among them are activities highlighting the game’s least‑hunted monster, quests that reward special pendants, and hunts awarding the armor sets Gala Suit α and Felyne Star α. The developers note that most Event Quests will persist as permanent content after the anniversary update window.

Watch the February Update Overview

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Key Dates at a Glance

Below is a concise timeline for the February program. Use it to plan clears for rotating festivals and the closing Free Challenge window.

Final Takeaway – Why It Matters

Ver 1.041 consolidates Wilds’ live schedule with rotating festivals, permanent high‑tier hunts, and weekly quests that remain accessible after the anniversary. For players, it’s a clear window to tackle 10‑star Arch‑tempered content, secure time‑limited rotations, and unlock the Hunt‑a‑thon before the end‑of‑March finale.