Title Update 2: Lagiacrus, Underwater Combat, Seregios, and More in Monster Hunter Wilds

Oh man, so we’re diving right into Title Update 2 for Monster Hunter Wilds, huh? Capcom spilled the beans during their June Spotlight livestream, and I’ll tell ya, it was a doozy. It’s like they couldn’t shut up about it, which, I guess, is a good thing?

Anyway, first things first. Mark your calendars, folks. This big ol’ update drops on Monday, June 30. But don’t get too excited, there’s a few hours of maintenance before you can jump in and start smashing those controller buttons.

So, what’s the deal with this update? Well, hold onto your hats because new monsters are coming! Lagiacrus and Seregios — names I can’t seem to pronounce without tripping over my own tongue. And underwater combat, people! Yep, fighting this Lagiacrus dude is gonna have you flailing about underwater. Imagine doing that without your trusty weapon in hand. Sounds like me trying to find my keys in a pool. But hey, that’s part of the main mission, A World Turned Upside Down. You gotta hit Hunter Rank 31 if you wanna play ball—or, uh, play hunt.

Both monsters bring flashy new armor for your Hunter and Palico. And oh, there’s revised versions—Tempered, or whatever they call them. They’re lurking about at HR 41+. Spicy stuff.

But wait, there’s more! Uth Duna, or as I like to call him, “big red scary monster,” gets an Arch-tempered variant. It’s a fancy way of saying, “You’re gonna get your butt kicked.” That drops July 30 if you’re at HR 50. New gear too, so at least you’ll look good while getting stomped.

Oh! Crafting news! You can finally mess with layered weapons. Basically, you can make your sword (or whatever) look however you want. I guess it’s like finally getting to wear that fierce jacket you bought last year without freezing your butt off. Sounds like you gotta finish crafting a weapon tree first. Kinda like unlocking the cool kids club.

Small update details — switching handlers and adding a Sword & Shield buddy. Yeah, it’s random, but that’s happening. Got your attention?

And there’s a festival! Because why not throw a party in the middle of chaos? The Festival of Accord: Flamefete is hitting this summer from July 23 to August 6. Grab some new armor, make your camp snazzy, and eat like the event-goers you are. The Grand Hub is getting a makeover too, perfect excuse to show off those new digs.

Title Update 3 is lurking on the horizon, like an autumn breeze in September, promising a new monster and more festivities. Whoopie!

Wilds is in choppy seas at the moment. Capcom’s flagship release is seeing numbers plummet on Steam like a deflated balloon since Monster Hunter World days, and don’t even get me started on the review ratings. Not looking pretty.

So, the big question: Can this update steer the ship back on course, or are we just rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic? Only time will tell, my friends. Keep your fingers crossed and your weapons sharper.