In an unexpected turn of events, PlayStation has inadvertently disclosed significant information about the much-anticipated second Title Update for Monster Hunter Wilds ahead of Capcom’s official announcement. The update, which is eagerly awaited by fans, was mistakenly listed on the PlayStation Store, revealing a release date set for
Details From the Leak
The inadvertent listing sheds light on several exciting additions and features:
New Monsters : The update brings back two beloved creatures, Lagiacrus and Seregios, while also introducing a formidable “Arch-Tempered” version of Uth Duna in a challenging new Event Quest.Layered Weapons : Players can now look forward to the return of layered weapons, allowing for weapon appearance customization without affecting stats, a feature highly requested by the gaming community.Event Quests and Rewards : The update includes new story-driven event quests with rewards such as the Doshaguma Mask, a complimentary gesture set, and a variety of premium cosmetic downloadable content. Specifically, tackling the Arch-Tempered Uth Duna quest unlocks a special gamma variant armor set.Quality of Life Improvements : Enhancements such as the option to disable the glowing aura around buffed hunters and improved leaderboard integrity by removing cheaters from rankings are also introduced.
Context and Anticipation
This leak comes against a backdrop of mixed reactions to Monster Hunter Wilds following its February 2025 debut. Although the game was both critically acclaimed and a commercial success, selling over eight million copies in its first three days, it faced criticism over pacing issues and performance glitches. Capcom has been diligently responding to player feedback with ongoing updates, and this Title Update 2 aims to expand content and customization rather than addressing core technical concerns.
The premature disclosure highlights ongoing challenges in managing digital surprise reveals. Capcom is expected to provide official details during its Capcom Spotlight livestream on
At the time of this writing, both Capcom and PlayStation have remained silent on the leak and have not altered the listing. Players on all platforms where Monster Hunter Wilds is available—including PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S—can anticipate the update to be released on the announced date.