Hunters, sharpen your blades and stock up on Cleansers because the leaking nightmare is back. Capcom has officially pulled the curtain back on Free Title Update 4 for Monster Hunter Wilds, and it is a massive one. Arriving on December 16, 2025, this update marks the return of one of the series’ most requested Elder Dragons: the massive, tar-covered Gogmazios.
Described as the “final large-scale free update” for the game, TU4 isn’t just dropping a single monster and calling it a day. We are getting a complete overhaul of the endgame with new weapon upgrades, a winter festival to celebrate the season, and some much-needed PC performance optimizations.
The Giant Oil Dragon Rises
If you didn’t play Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, you are in for a terrifying treat. Gogmazios is a colossal Elder Dragon that oozes a sticky, tar-like substance that can trap hunters and explode when ignited. In Wilds, he looks more menacing than ever, utilizing the new environmental destruction mechanics to turn the battlefield into a sticky, fiery hellscape.
Defeating him won’t just grant you bragging rights; it unlocks the new Gogma Artian weapon path. These are upgrades to the existing Artian weapons, likely boasting high raw damage and sleep status, staying true to their classic counterparts.
New Endgame: Transcendence and Exercises
For those who have already min-maxed their builds, TU4 introduces Armor Transcendence. While exact details are scarce, it appears to be an augmentation system similar to Qurious Crafting from Sunbreak, allowing you to push your gear stats even further.
You will need those extra stats for the new Hunting Exercises. These are brutal new quests that pit you against three Tempered 9-Star monsters back-to-back (like Ajarakan + Rathalos + Nu Udra). Completing these gauntlets rewards you with special nameplates to show off in the Grand Hub.
Festival of Accord: Lumenhymn
It wouldn’t be a December update without a seasonal event. The Festival of Accord: Lumenhymn kicks off on December 18. Expect the gathering hub to be decked out in winter decorations, snow, and glowing lanterns.
As always, there will be limited-time event quests to farm unique tickets, which you can craft into festive layered armor and fun weapon skins. It is the perfect downtime activity after getting carted by Gogmazios for the tenth time.
Roadmap: What’s Next?
While this is the last “major” free drop, Capcom isn’t done yet. The roadmap confirms that Arch-Tempered Jin Dahaad will arrive on December 23 to ruin your Christmas break with high-speed lightning attacks. Looking further ahead, a collaboration with Monster Hunter Stories 3 is scheduled for February 2026.
For PC players, this update also promises significant CPU and GPU optimizations, aiming to fix the stuttering issues in high-density areas that have plagued the port since launch.
Conclusion
Monster Hunter Wilds has had an incredible year, and Title Update 4 looks like a fitting capstone to its post-launch support. Whether you are excited to fight the giant tar dragon or just want to relax in the snowy hub with friends, there is something here for everyone. Get your squads ready—the hunt continues on December 16.
FAQs
When does Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 4 release?
The update launches on December 16, 2025 (December 15 at 11 PM ET for US players).
Is Gogmazios the only new monster?
Gogmazios is the main addition, but Arch-Tempered Jin Dahaad will be added a week later on December 23.
What is Armor Transcendence?
It is a new endgame augmentation system that allows players to upgrade their armor stats beyond the current limits.
Is this the last update for Monster Hunter Wilds?
It is the final “large-scale” free update, but smaller updates and collaborations (like MH Stories 3) are planned for early 2026.
Does this update fix PC performance?
Yes, Capcom has stated that TU4 includes comprehensive CPU and GPU optimizations to improve stability and framerates.