Monster Hunter Wilds update arrivals April 4 - Mizutsune, challenge quests, hub features & more

Capcom has detailed the first major free update for Monster Hunter Wilds, bringing back familiar monsters, adding new social spaces, quest types, and more. The update is set to arrive on April 4, adding a plethora of new features for early and mid-to-late game players.

The main addition is the return of Mizutsune, a popular monster from past titles, now appearing in Wilds for the first time. Players who have reached Hunter Rank 21 or higher can unlock the new mission by speaking to Kanya at the Scarlet Forest Base Camp. An eight-star Tempered version of Mizutsune will also be available for those looking for a higher-tier challenge. The update also adds new armor sets for both hunters and Palicos based on Mizutsune's materials.

Players can also jump into a new social area called the Grand Hub. Which features a new minigame, Barrel Bomb Bowling, that lets players roll explosives into targets for rewards like pendants and items. There's also a nightly performance by the Diva, adding a bit of flavor to the atmosphere. Squad management has also moved here and becomes accessible once you hit HR 16.

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The Grand Hub, Credit: Capcom

For players chasing a challenge, the update adds Arena Quests and Free Challenge Quests, which are both focused on time-based completion and global rankings. Arena runs are restricted to fixed gear and two players, while Free Challenges allow four players and no equipment limits. Both come with cosmetic rewards based on performance.

Elsewhere, players can now change Alma's outfit (including her glasses, after a side mission), and a new wave of returning gestures, camp decorations, and other cosmetics are rolling out alongside the Festival of Accord: Blossom Dance, a seasonal spring event starting April 23.

To read the full update notes, check out the blog post published by PlayStation.