FFXIV x Monster Hunter Wilds Crossover Date & Major Details

Key Takeaways

The FFXIV × Monster Hunter Wilds crossover launched in two stages: Title Update 3 on September 29, 2025 (MHW side) and Patch 7.35 on October 7, 2025 (FFXIV side).
In Monster Hunter Wilds, defeating Omega Planetes (HR 41+) unlocks the Bale Armor α set with the Soul of the Dark Knight bonus, triggering "The Blackest Night" barrier ability, and the Soul of the Pictomancer item for casting Pom Motif combos into Mog of Ages.
In Final Fantasy XIV, Patch 7.35 added The Windward Wilds duty (Normal avg ilvl 725, Extreme avg ilvl 740) starring Guardian Arkveld — accessible to level 100 players who completed the Dawntrail MSQ.
FFXIV rewards include Veldian weapons (all 21 combat jobs), the Seikret Horn mount, the multi-person Felyne Support Team Cart Horn, two minions, and the Hope glamour set.
Both sides of the collaboration are permanent — neither the MHW Omega Planetes quest nor the FFXIV Windward Wilds duty is time-limited.
The community weapon design contest winner, the Shatterseal Great Sword by Nolan Lu, was announced September 27 but is scheduled for early 2026, not Title Update 3.

These highlights cover both sides of a genuinely two-sided collaboration. Here is the full breakdown.

The FFXIV × Monster Hunter Wilds Collaboration

Capcom and Square Enix revealed the crossover at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, with full details confirmed at Tokyo Game Show 2025. Unlike most game crossovers that share content on a single live date, this one has two separate launches across two different games, one on each franchise's own patch cycle.

Both sides are permanent. Players who start either game today can still access all crossover content without any time pressure.

Monster Hunter Wilds Side: Omega Planetes and Title Update 3 (Sept 29, 2025)

Title Update 3 landed on September 29, 2025 and introduced Omega Planetes as a new 9-star monster in the Ice Shard Cliffs. Reaching it requires Hunter Rank 41 or higher and completion of the main story mission "What Lies Ahead." The quest is a permanent addition — it does not rotate out.

Omega Planetes brings FFXIV combat mechanics into the MHW arena. Its signature attack, Delta Attack, spawns a Nerscylla clone mid-hunt — defeat the clone within the time limit to generate a shield, then stand inside it. Failing to enter the shield results in an instant kill. The hunt also deploys Omega Micros, small self-destructing projectiles that scatter across the arena. Omega Planetes executes Delta Attack once per hunt, so the window to prepare is clear.

✏️ Tip: Bring piercing ammo or impact builds for the clone phase — the Nerscylla clone has standard spider-type hitzones. Defeating it quickly maximizes the time you spend inside the shield.

Dark Knight and Pictomancer Equipment

Omega Planetes drops materials used to craft two distinct FFXIV-themed equipment pieces:

Dark Knight — Bale Armor α series: The armor's set bonus, Soul of the Dark Knight, unlocks the special action "The Blackest Night" — an ability that consumes the hunter's own HP to generate a protective barrier. The set also includes the exclusive Shadowbringer Greatsword, which has a unique weapon skill tied to the armor bonus.

Pictomancer — Soul of the Pictomancer: Rather than armor, this collab delivers an item-pouch item. Equip it and you gain access to a three-spell combo: cast Pom Motif three times, and the sequence culminates in Mog of Ages, a powerful finishing spell. The mechanic replicates the Pictomancer Job's canvas-and-motif combat loop in Monster Hunter Wilds' item system.

Additional MHW Rewards and Cosmetics

Crafting from Omega Planetes materials also yields cosmetics and collectibles:

Palico equipment (FFXIV-themed armor and weapons)
Seikret "My Little Chocobo" outfit for your Seikret mount
Morbol Seedling and Cactuar endemic life (catchable in the field)
Four free nostalgic gestures, plus hunter profile backgrounds, poses, nameplate, and title
Cactuar pendant

To access all Title Update 3 content, update Monster Hunter Wilds to version 1.030.

FFXIV Side: The Windward Wilds (Patch 7.35, Oct 7, 2025)

Patch 7.35 launched on October 7, 2025 and added the crossover duty to Final Fantasy XIV. The trial, The Windward Wilds, comes in two difficulties:

Normal (avg ilvl 725): A standard eight-player trial featuring Guardian Arkveld as the boss. Requires level 100 and completion of the Dawntrail main scenario quest.
Extreme (avg ilvl 740): A harder version with exclusive rewards, following the standard Extreme Trial difficulty pattern.

Pick up the quest from the Dawn Hunt Tracker at Tuliyollal (X:13.3 Y:13.1). The Lodestone explicitly states this is not a limited-time duty — both Normal and Extreme remain permanently available.

📌 Note: The FFXIV-side requirements are non-trivial. Players need a level 100 character with the full Dawntrail MSQ completed (including the 7.x side-quest chain). New players drawn in by the Monster Hunter Wilds collab face a substantial content gate before accessing the trial.

FFXIV Rewards from the Crossover

Completing The Windward Wilds drops materials exchanged at the Tuliyollal smithy for a wide reward set:

Veldian weapons: One weapon coffer on trial completion, plus augmented versions covering all 21 combat jobs
Seikret Horn mount (single-player)
Felyne Support Team Cart Horn mount (multi-person, carries multiple riders)
Minions: Seikret Fledgling and Vigorwasp
Hope glamour set (five pieces each for male and female presentation)
Housing decorations: Phasmascape series (six pieces), furniture (lamps, banners, chairs, grills, camp items, training dummies), Felyne merchant permits (four variants)
Mizutsune Parasol, Hunter's Framer's Kits (two variants), five Orchestrion Rolls

FFXIV players who enjoy the Extreme Trial difficulty can find support in our FFXIV Extreme Trial carries. For everything the game offers alongside this patch, explore our FFXIV boost services hub.

Community Design Contest: Shatterseal Great Sword

Capcom ran a weapon and pendant design contest from June 3–24, 2025. The grand prize winner, announced September 27, 2025 (two days before TU3 launched), was the Shatterseal Great Sword by Nolan Lu, alongside the SOS Meating Pendant by ikei. Both winning designs are scheduled to arrive in Monster Hunter Wilds in early 2026, not as part of Title Update 3.

Is the Crossover Content Permanent?

Yes, on both sides. The FFXIV Lodestone event page explicitly states "This is not a limited time Duty." On the MHW side, the base 9-star Omega Planetes quest is permanent in the roster. Players can access and farm both sides at any time, with no expiry date announced for either game.

Last reviewed 2026-06-14 against FFXIV Patch 7.5 “Trail to the Heavens” and MHW Title Update 3. Maintained by WowCarry's FFXIV team.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the FFXIV Monster Hunter Wilds crossover launch?

The Monster Hunter Wilds side launched with Title Update 3 on September 29, 2025. The FFXIV side launched with Patch 7.35 on October 7, 2025. The two games deployed their half of the crossover on separate dates on their respective patch schedules.

How do you unlock Omega Planetes in Monster Hunter Wilds?

Reach Hunter Rank 41 and complete the main story mission "What Lies Ahead." The 9-star Omega Planetes quest then appears in the Ice Shard Cliffs. It is a permanent quest — it does not rotate out.

What is "The Blackest Night" in Monster Hunter Wilds?

The Blackest Night is the special action unlocked by the Bale Armor α set bonus, Soul of the Dark Knight. Activating it consumes some of the hunter's HP to generate a protective barrier — a direct recreation of the canon FFXIV Dark Knight ability of the same name.

What is the Nerscylla clone in the Delta Attack mechanic?

During Delta Attack, Omega Planetes spawns a copy of Nerscylla (an existing spider-type MHW monster). Defeating the clone within the timer generates a protective shield. All hunters must stand inside that shield when Delta Attack resolves — anyone outside is instantly killed. The mechanic fires once per hunt.

What rewards do you get from the FFXIV Windward Wilds trial?

Veldian weapons (all 21 combat jobs), the Seikret Horn mount (single-player), the Felyne Support Team Cart Horn mount (multi-rider), Seikret Fledgling and Vigorwasp minions, the Hope glamour set, housing decorations, and five Orchestrion Rolls. Extreme difficulty adds exclusive drops not available on Normal.

What are the requirements to enter The Windward Wilds in FFXIV?

Level 100 and completion of the Dawntrail main scenario quest. Speak to the Dawn Hunt Tracker at Tuliyollal (X:13.3 Y:13.1) to pick up the quest chain. Normal requires an average item level of 725; Extreme requires 740.

Is the FFXIV Monster Hunter Wilds crossover permanent?

Yes, on both sides. The FFXIV Lodestone explicitly states The Windward Wilds "is not a limited time Duty." The MHW Omega Planetes quest is a permanent 9-star addition. Neither side has an announced expiry date.