Monster Hunter Wilds will receive a free endgame expansion on August 13, Capcom confirms

The upcoming patch 1.021 will include anticipated novelties for consoles and PC, before the Title Update 3 of September.

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After a strong launch, Monster Hunter Wilds has failed to maintain the expected momentum for Capcom. Although its universe continues to attract thousands of hunters, the criticism on Steam and the decline in activity reflect some wear and tear. In response, the Japanese company has decided to make a move and bring forward some of the content that was initially scheduled for later.

Through its official X account, Capcom has confirmed that part of the endgame content planned for Title Update 3 will be released earlier than expected. This advancement will arrive with patch 1.021, which now has a new release date: August 13, 2025.

New endgame content arrives in mid-August for Monster Hunter Wilds

According to the statement, this adjustment will allow players to access two of the most anticipated improvements earlier:

• A new difficulty system for missions: adjustable and with a direct impact on rewards.

• Revision of the reward system: more consistent with the level of challenge and aimed at promoting long-term progress.

This means that patch 1.021, initially scheduled for the beginning of the month, will be slightly delayed but will arrive with more content than expected. Meanwhile, Title Update 3 is still scheduled for late September and will bring more creatures, equipment, and missions.

With this decision, Capcom aims to re-engage veteran players and respond to complaints about the lack of depth in the endgame. The community had pointed out a lack of rewarding progression and the need for urgent changes, and everything suggests that this response is the first step in a broader strategy.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available on Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC, and August 13 will be a key date to measure whether the changes start to yield results. From Generación Xbox, we will be keeping an eye on all the news from this new era.