Overview
- Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto said a large-scale expansion comparable to Iceborne and Sunbreak is in development, with the first details coming in summer 2026.
- Version 1.041 launches February 18 as the final major base-game update, adding Arch‑Tempered Arkveld and 10‑star Arch‑Tempered hunts for Rey Dau, Uth Duna, Nu Udra, and Jin Dahaad.
- A first‑anniversary program runs February 18 to March 19, including a Hunter Appreciation Pack, weekly Festival of Accord rotations, and new and returning event quests.
- The update features a Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection collaboration side mission, design‑contest weapon and pendant rewards, a free Character and Palico Edit Voucher, and a Latin American Spanish voice option.
- Capcom highlights continued performance optimizations on consoles and PC following earlier fixes, underscoring a transition from post‑launch patches to the upcoming paid expansion.