It seems the rumors from last week were partly true, as Monster Hunter Wilds is bringing souped-up versions of some of its most dangerous beasts to The Forbidden Lands in an anniversary update that is sure to have you brushing the dust off your gear as you prepare for new, dangerous hunts.
For starters, you get to take on a 10-star Zoh Shia, a powered-up variant of the Guardian from the new Hope of the Ancients Event Quest. While it isn’t Arch-Tempered as we expected, it’s still going to keep you on your toes, according to this announcement from Capcom. This one’s going live on March 4, 2026.
Next up is another 10-star foe to fight, with Gogmazios, the Specter of War, coming back stronger than ever on March 12, 2026. It’s going to be a challenge to bring this one down, and you’re not going to get any support from other Hunters like you did the first time you faced old Gog down.
There are also special collaborations that are going to yield some really stylish gear for you, fashion fans out there. A new gear set based on themes from Universal Japan Studios is going to make your Hunter stand out, while there’s a new chef in the Grand Hub who you might find familiar. There’s also a 10-star Rompopalo to take on, with the developers noting that this one needed a reason for more Hunters to try battling it.
All in all, it looks like Monster Hunter Wilds is going to have a busy month ahead as Capcom continues to work on its expansion. A Switch 2 version remains as elusive as ever, though.