Capcom released the Ver. 1.041 update for Monster Hunter Wilds on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Various content has been added, including Arch-Tempered Arkveld and Event Quests where players can obtain weapons and pendants that won the Grand Prize in the Weapon Design Contest.
Monster Hunter Wilds Ver. 1.041 Update Is Now Available!
#MHWilds Update Ver. 1.041 has arrived on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC/Steam!
⛓ Arch-tempered Arkveld
⭐ 10-star Arch-tempered monsters
🐱 #MHStories3 Special Collaboration
🍖 Design Contest Weapon & Pendant
➕ more!Full patch notes:
👉 https://t.co/VjFQQHh7YO pic.twitter.com/HIzSaFn8SE— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) February 18, 2026
The Monster Hunter Wilds Ver. 1.041 update was released on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Many 10★ Arch-Tempered monsters appear, such as Arkveld, Rey Dau, and Uth Duna!
Take on the challenge of fighting these powered-up monsters.
Event Quests have also been added to obtain the weapons and pendants that won the Grand Prize in the Weapon Design Contest.
In addition, information was announced regarding upcoming unique quests and Event Quests where players can obtain brilliant equipment worthy of the first anniversary.
Since most Event Quests will be permanently available, please check the Monster Hunter Wilds official website for the detailed release schedule.
Update Contents
Event Quest "Freedom from Solitude"
Arkveld appears in the Ruins of Wyveria as a mighty Arch-Tempered monster!
The Arkveld γ armor set can be crafted with special rewards.
PR TIMES
- 10★
- Locale: Ruins of Wyveria
- Requirements: HR 100 or higher
- Objective: Hunt Arch-Tempered Arkveld
- Release Date: 02.17.2026 7:00 PM (PT), 4:00 PM (ET)
Event Quest "Ruler of the Desert Kingdom"
Rey Dau appears as a powerful 10★ Arch-Tempered monster!
You have a chance to obtain Battle-tempered Emblems, which can be used for restoring and strengthening Gogma Artian Weapons, and a Timeworn Charm is a guaranteed drop.
- 10★
- Locale: Windward Plains
- Requirements: HR 100 or higher
- Objective: Hunt Arch-Tempered Rey Dau
- Release Date: 02.17.2026 7:00 PM (PT), 4:00 PM (ET)
Event Quest "Summons from the Land Beyond"
Uth Duna appears as a powerful 10★ Arch-Tempered monster!
You have a chance to obtain Battle-tempered Emblems, which can be used for restoring and strengthening Gogma Artian Weapons, and a Timeworn Charm is a guaranteed drop.
- 10★
- Locale: Scarlet Forest
- Requirements: HR 100 or higher
- Objective: Hunt Arch-Tempered Uth Duna
- Release Date: 02.17.2026 7:00 PM (PT), 4:00 PM (ET)
Event Quest "Scion of the Dark Cradle"
Nu Udra appears as a powerful 10★ Arch-Tempered monster!
You have a chance to obtain Battle-tempered Emblems, which can be used for restoring and strengthening Gogma Artian Weapons, and a Timeworn Charm is a guaranteed drop.
- 10★
- Locale: Oilwell Basin
- Requirements: HR 100 or higher
- Objective: Hunt Arch-Tempered Nu Udra
- Release Date: 02.17.2026 7:00 PM (PT), 4:00 PM (ET)
Event Quest "Frozen Knells of the East"
Jin Dahaad appears as a powerful 10★ Arch-Tempered monster!
You have a chance to obtain Battle-tempered Emblems, which can be used for restoring and strengthening Gogma Artian Weapons, and a Timeworn Charm is a guaranteed drop.
- 10★
- Locale: Rimechain Peak
- Requirements: HR 100 or higher
- Objective: Slay Arch-Tempered Jin Dahaad
- Release Date: 02.17.2026 7:00 PM (PT), 4:00 PM (ET)
Event Quest "Every Hunter's Dream"
Collect special materials to obtain the Shatterseal great sword, the Weapon Design Contest Grand Prize winner.
Upon first completion, you will get the Meatmergency! pendant, the Charm Design Contest Grand Prize winner.
PR TIMES
- 8★
- Locale: Wounded Hollow
- Requirements: HR 41 or higher
- Objective: Hunt all target monsters
- Release Date and Time: 02.17.2026 7:00 PM (PT), 4:00 PM (ET)
Upcoming Schedule
Event Quest "Neon Neopterons"
Complete the quest to get special pendants!
Note: Each time you complete the quest, you will receive a pendant. A total of seven different pendants can be obtained.
- 4★
- Locale: Wounded Hollow
- Requirements: HR 16 or higher
- Objective: Slay 15 ?????
- Release Date and Time: 02.24.2026 7:00 PM (PT), 4:00 PM (ET)
Event Quest "Razzle Dazzle Frazzle"
Collect special materials to obtain the Gala Suit α armor set and Felyne Star α Palico equipment.
- 8★
- Locale: Wounded Hollow
- Requirements: HR 41 or higher
- Objective: Hunt all target monsters
- Release Date and Time: 02.27.2026 7:00 PM (PT), 4:00 PM (ET)
Limited-Time Release: Event Quest "Just What the Doctor Ordered"
Rompopolo, the monster that was hunted the least in Monster Hunter Wilds, appears as a powerful 10★ Tempered monster!
Collect special materials to obtain the Rompomask α!
Furthermore, special pendants (A total of 6 different pendant) will be available upon clearing the quest.
- 10★
- Locale: Oilwell Basin
- Requirements: HR 100 or higher
- Objective: Hunt Rompopolo (Tempered)
- Release Date and Time: 02.27.2026 7:00 PM (PT), 4:00 PM (ET)
- End Date and Time: 03.18.2026 6:59 PM (PT), 3:59 PM (ET)
